Postdoctoral Scholar - Particle Physics, String Theory and Cosmology Group
Position Overview
Organization: Physics
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Particle Physics, String Theory and Cosmology Group
Position Details
Position Description
The Particle Physics, String Theory and Cosmology Group at the University of Washington invites applications for one or more Postdoctoral Scholar positions starting in September 2025. The position is a full-time, 3 year (36 months) appointment, subject to funding and mutual agreement.
The faculty members in the group are Masha Baryakhtar, Isabel Garcia-Garcia, Marilena Loverde, Natalie Paquette, Steve Sharpe, Gustavo Joaquin Turiaci, and Laurence Yaffe. We have strong ties to the nuclear theory group and Institute for Nuclear Theory, and to the Astronomy and Math departments, as well as to experimental groups in astrophysics, particle physics, and precision measurement.
Applicants will be considered in all areas of theoretical high energy physics, including astroparticle physics, cosmology, mathematical physics, particle theory, quantum field theory, quantum gravity and string theory.
The base salary range for this position is $5705-$6525 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD or foreign equivalent degree in particle physics, or a related field, by the date of the appointment.
Instructions
Applications should consist of a cover letter, a CV with list of publications, a summary of research interests, a brief statement describing the applicant's experience and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and three letters of recommendation.
Applications received by December 2, 2024 will receive full consideration. For questions about the position, please contact Masha Baryakhtar (mbaryakh@uw.edu), Marilena Loverde (mloverde@uw.edu), or Natalie Paquette (npaquett@uw.edu).
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Benefits Information
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Commitment to Diversity
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