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PhD Student Position for the TH BSM GroupOpening Date: September 19, 2025Closing Date: Until FilledReference: IFAE2025/29_THBSM_SO_PhDStudentAbout IFAEThe 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). IFAE conducts research in particle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology. It has the status of a University Institute attached to UAB and is part of the UAB campus. IFAE is accredited for the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence for the period 2025-2029.Theoretical Physics GroupThe Theory Group focuses on Beyond the Standard Model physics and cosmology. Senior members include D. Blas, E. Masso, A Pomarol, O. Pujolas, M. Quiros, F. Rompineve, E. Salvioni, and A. Wulzer. The group collaborates with experimental colleagues on colliders, cosmology, gravitational waves, astroparticles, and quantum technologies.Required Skills and Evaluation CriteriaMaster’s degree in Physics or admission to the Physics PhD program at UAB (expected fall 2026).Proficiency in English.Pro‑active attitude and good communication skills.Evaluation criteria and weighting:CV and previous achievements – 40.Suitability to research activities – 45.Letters of recommendation – 10.Interview – 5.RoleThe candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research in physics beyond the standard model, formal quantum field theory aspects, gravitation, gravitational waves, quantum sensing, cosmology, and astroparticle physics. The goal is to obtain a PhD within four years.Contract and BenefitsFull‑time contract (40 hours/week).Predoctoral contract for four years.Position classified as Predoctoral Researcher (R1).Salary proportional to experience and qualifications.Opportunity to work with experimental science, travel to scientific facilities, and gain experience.Candidate expected to join IFAE as soon as possible.Equal Opportunity EmployerIFAE is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and social integration of people with disabilities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, especially from women, minorities, and people with disabilities.Funding StatementThis position is funded under the Severo Ochoa accreditation IFAE CEX2024-001441-S (2025–2028) granted by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.
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