Postdoctoral Scholar - Particle Physics, String Theory and Cosmology Group

About this position

• Postdoctoral Scholar - Particle Physics, String Theory and Cosmology
• Group 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 2027. The
• position is a full-time, 36-month (three-year) appointment. The
• faculty members in the group are Masha Baryakhtar, Isabel
• Garcia-Garcia, Marilena Loverde, Natalie Paquette, Steve Sharpe,
• Gustavo Joaquin Turiaci, and Laurence Yaffe. Postdoctoral researchers
• in the group include researchers working with the above-mentioned
• faculty, as well as larger themes of the Dark Universe Science Center
• (DUSC https://sites.google.com/uw.edu/dusc/). The group additionally
• maintains 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 across areas of
• theoretical high energy physics, including astroparticle physics,
• cosmology, particle phenomenology, and quantum field theory. The base
• salary range for this position is $5705–$6000 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 Ph.D. or foreign
• equivalent degree in physics, or a related field, by the date of
• appointment. Application Instructions Applications should be submitted
• at https://apply.interfolio.com/194203 and consist of a cover letter,
• a CV with list of publications, a summary of research interests, and
• three letters of recommendation. Applications received by December 1,
• 2026 will receive full consideration. For questions about the
• position, please contact Isabel Garcia Garcia (isabelgg@uw.edu) or
• Marilena Loverde (mloverde@uw.edu). Equal Opportunity The University
• of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and
• welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the
• University considers applicants for employment without regard to race,
• color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy,
• age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
• expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status
• consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. Benefits Information The
• University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our
• faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits
• information. Privacy Notice Your application materials may be used for
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• Policy. Disability Services The University of Washington is committed
• to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services,
• programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with
• disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application
• process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or
• dso@uw.edu.