ppPhD Student Position for the TH BSM Group /p /brpOpening Date: September 19, 2025 /p /brpClosing Date: Until Filled /p /brpReference: IFAE2025/29_THBSM_SO_PhDStudent /p /brh3About IFAE /h3 /brpThe 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 . /p /brh3Theoretical Physics Group /h3 /brpThe 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. /p /brh3Required Skills and Evaluation Criteria /h3 /brul /brliMaster’s degree in Physics or admission to the Physics PhD program at UAB (expected fall 2026). /li /brliProficiency in English. /li /brliPro‑active attitude and good communication skills. /li /br /ul /brpEvaluation criteria and weighting: /p /brul /brliCV and previous achievements – 40.



/li /brliSuitability to research activities – 45. /li /brliLetters of recommendation – 10. /li /brliInterview – 5. /li /br /ul /brh3Role /h3 /brpThe 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. /p /brh3Contract and Benefits /h3 /brul /brliFull‑time contract (40 hours/week). /li /brliPredoctoral contract for four years. /li /brliPosition classified as Predoctoral Researcher (R1). /li /brliSalary proportional to experience and qualifications. /li /brliOpportunity to work with experimental science, travel to scientific facilities, and gain experience. /li /brliCandidate expected to join IFAE as soon as possible. /li /br /ul /brh3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3 /brpIFAE 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. /p /brh3Funding Statement /h3 /brpThis position is funded under the Severo Ochoa accreditation IFAE CEX -S (2025–2028) granted by MCIN/AEI/ / . /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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