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Open Position 2 Postdoctoral Junior Researcher position in Theory Group at IFAE
Opening Date: November 12, 2026
Closing Date: December 31, 2026
Ref:IFAE2026/47\_THEORIC-BSM\_SO\_2 Postdoc
The Theory Group at the Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE), at the UAB Campus (Barcelona), invites applications for two Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Cosmology/Gravitation, starting in Fall 2027. The appointments will be for two years.
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.
Job profile and tasks
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, 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 candidates should have research expertise in Theoretical Physics, along the strategic lines of the members 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.
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 points Letters of recommendation 40 points Publication record 30 points
Offered contract
* Full-time Contract (40 h/week)
* Temporal contract Indefinido Actividades Científico Técnicas
* Duration: 2 years
* The position will correspond to a Postdoctoral Junior 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 from September 2027.
Application and Selection process
Applicants Should Have a PhD Degree In Physics By The Start Of The Contract. Applications Should Include a CV, a Statement Of Research Interests And Publication List (all In PDF Format), And 3 Reference Letters, To Be Submitted Through
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33198
Sending CVs to the above addresses implies consent to the IFAE’s legal warning on data privacy .
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.
For further information please contact: Oriol Pujolas ( )
Funding Statement
This position is part of the grant CEX2024-001441-S funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033