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Researcher Series - Energetic Particle (EP) Plasma Physics
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: October 16, 2025
Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a research position in Energetic Particle (EP) Plasma Physics. The primary area of research will be in validating codes that predict EP physics in a fusion pilot plant but participation in EP experiments and assessment of instabilities in the ion cyclotron range of frequencies is included. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D and significant experience in both theory and experiment. Please submit a curriculum vita and a list of publications. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 20, 2025.
Interested candidates should apply online at the UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09939.
Department: https://www.physics.uci.edu/
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D and experience in both theory and experiment.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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