About this position
- The 2027 Van Bibber Fellowship is now open for applications. We seek
- early-career scientists of exceptional ability in the field of
- experimental physics who have a focus on exploring fundamental
- particles and interactions. The fellowship will provide support for
- research in the group of a faculty member of the Stanford Physics
- department. Applicants should have a background in experimental
- physics, with an emphasis on developing instrumentation and techniques
- relevant to investigating fundamental physics questions in areas
- including experimental particle physics and atomic, molecular, and
- optical (AMO) physics.
Benefits
- Duration: Three years of support
- Salary: Initial salary of $90,000, plus benefits
- Research Funds: $8,000 per annum in discretionary funds for research and travel
- Relocation assistance: up to $3,000 to help with relocation
- Professional Development: Extensive support for career growth and opportunities for involvement with department and university activities
- Eligibility
- Applicants are required to have a PhD in experimental physics by the
- start of the appointment period. Eligible applicants may not be
- affiliated with Stanford in a paid or unpaid position throughout the
- duration of the selection process, which lasts through the end of
- November. Current Stanford graduate students and postdocs are
- therefore ineligible, as are prospective postdocs who will begin their
- Stanford appointments prior to December 1, 2026.
- Application Requirements
To apply, you need:
- Education: A PhD in physics or a related field before the start of the appointment.
- Documents: Curriculum vitae, cover letter, publication list, a two-page research statement (not including the possible bibliography), and three letters of reference.
- Faculty Host: Identify a host faculty member within the Stanford Physics department. Your research statement should describe proposed work within the faculty host's research group. You are encouraged to reach out to your potential host to help formulate a research proposal.
Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: Apply by 12:00pm PST on Sunday, November 1, 2026 to be fully considered.
- Appointment: Positions start between June and December, 2027.
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- Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
- employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
- employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
- orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected
- veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply
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- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.