PhD Student Position for the TH BSM Group — IFAE
The Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) invites applications for a PhD Student position in the Theory Group focused on Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) and Cosmology.
The group conducts theoretical and experimental collaborations in particle physics, cosmology, and related areas.
Overview
Open Position: PhD Student Position for the TH BSM Group
Opening Date: September 19, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Reference: IFAE2025/29_THBSM_SO_PhDStudent
Responsibilities
Carry independent and collaborative research in topics related to physics beyond the Standard Model, formal aspects of quantum field theories, gravitation, gravitational waves, cosmology, and astroparticle physics.
Progress toward a PhD in 4 years with a combination of theoretical work and collaboration with experimental colleagues at IFAE where applicable.
Present research results at seminars, conferences, and within the theory group and with collaborators.
Qualifications
Master's in Physics or eligibility for admission to the Physics PhD program of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) before the start of the grant (expected fall 2026).
Proficiency in English.
Pro-active attitude and good communication skills.
Desirable: enrolled in a master program aligned with the group's strategic research areas (BSM, cosmology, astroparticle physics, gravitational waves, quantum sensing of fundamental backgrounds, etc.).
Offered Contract
Full-time contract (40 hours/week).
Predoctoral Contract for 4 years.
The position corresponds to "Predoctoral Researcher (R1)" in the IFAE professional categories.
Salary proportional to experience and qualifications within the category range.
Opportunity to work on interesting experimental science and travel to scientific infrastructures; professional growth and daily learning.
The selected candidate is expected to join IFAE as soon as possible.
Application and Selection Process
Applications should be submitted to phD2025bsm at ifae dot es and rrhh at ifae dot es, using the job reference IFAE2025/28_THBSM_SO_PhDStudent as the subject.
Include:
1) a motivation letter,
2) updated CV,
3) full list of university grades (Master and Bachelor).
Arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the same addresses.
Sending CVs implies consent to IFAE's data privacy policy.
The application must include a personal identification number (DNI, NIE or passport) for verification of absence of conflict of interest as required by the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the Spanish Government.
IFAE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
We especially encourage applications from groups typically underrepresented in science and engineering, including women and minorities.
A Selection Committee will evaluate applications.
If needed, online interviews may be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
About IFAE
The Institute is a public consortium under the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
It carries out research in high energy physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology and has the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence designation (2025-2029).
Contacts
For questions related to this opening, contact Dr. Alex Pomarol at pomarol at ifae dot es.
Funding
This position is funded under the Severo Ochoa accreditation CEX2024-001441-S (2025–2028).
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