Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Cosmology/Gravitation

IFAE; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for personal growth and innovation

Collaborative work environment with leading scientists

Job summary

A premier research institute in high-energy physics is seeking candidates for a full-time Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Particle Physics and Theoretical Cosmology/Gravitation. The position offers a two-year contract with potential for extension, focused on advanced research and collaboration in the field. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD in Physics, with responsibilities including contributing to significant research projects and furthering expertise in theoretical physics.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD in Physics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research in theoretical particle physics and cosmology.
• Engage in high-energy physics research and development.

Skills

Physics PhD

Job description

Open Position Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Cosmology/Gravitation

The Theory Group at the Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE), at the UAB Campus (Barcelona), invites applications for one Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Cosmology/Gravitation, starting in Fall 2026 (or earlier). The appointments will be for two years, with a possible extension to a third year. The position is funded by the Severo Ochoa.

About IFAE

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, a public university) whose main objective is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view. IFAE has the status of a “University Institute” attached to the UAB and its premises are within the campus of the University.

About Theoretical Physics Group

The candidates should have research expertise in Theoretical Physics, along the strategic lines of the Beyond the Standard Model and Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology groups (https://www.ifae.es/groups/theory/ ) . These include physics beyond the Standard Model, formal aspects of quantum field theories, gravitation, gravitational waves, quantum sensing of fundamental backgrounds, cosmology and astroparticle physics. The members of the group are D. Blas, E. Masso, A. Pomarol, O. Pujolas, M. Quiros, F. Rompineve, E.Salvioni and A. Wulzer.

Required skills and evaluation criteria

The successful candidate is expected to have:

• Physics PHD

The process of evaluation and selection guarantees the principles of open competition, publicity and transparency, according to the following criteria:

Criteria

Points (total of 100)

CV and research direction 30

Letters of recommendation 40

Publication record 30

Offered contract:

• Full-time Contract (40 h/week)
• The position will correspond to a Postdoctoral position.
• Salary will be proportional to experience and qualifications within the corresponding category range.
• Work with interesting experimental science. Opportunity to gain first-hand learning experience. Personal growth, innovation and learning every day.
• The selected candidate is expected to join the IFAE as soon as possible.

Application and Selection process:

Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs , including an up-to-date CV with full university records, a motivation letter, and two letters of reference.

All applications received within one month of the opening date will receive full consideration.

The application must contain a personal identification number (DNI, NIE or passport) in order to proceed to the verification of absence of conflict of interest required by Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the Spanish Government.

IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People from groups that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, are particularly encouraged to apply.

A Selection Committee will evaluate the received applications. If more than one candidate seems equally suitable for the position, the Selection Committee will arrange an on-line interview with each one of them as part of the Selection process.

In compliance with article 121 of the Spanish Public Sector Legal Regime Act, staff with a pre-existing relationship with the Consortium administration (Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) will have priority in the awarding of the position.