Assistant Researcher - Department of Physics - University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Assistant Researcher Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table13 B for the current salary scale(s) for this position. The current base salary range for this position is $93,400 –$122,100. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100% Review timeline: Spring 2026 Position duration: Two years, with the possibility of reappointment based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: April 7, 2026 Next review date:Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, May 8, 2026 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 at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Researcher to work in the area of particle and nuclear physics. This position will be in the Weak Interaction group in the Physics Department of UC Berkeley. The group focuses on searches for Lepton Number and Lepton Flavor violating processes with the CUORE and CUPID experiments at Gran Sasso, Italy; the MOLLER experiment at Jefferson Laboratory; and the Mu2e experiment at Fermilab. The successful candidate will conduct independent research and development of novel instrumentation for particle and nuclear physics experiments. In particular, they will lead the development of state-of-the-art bolometric detectors for the CUPID experiment, including design, organization, deployment, operations, simulations, and data analysis of the detectors at underground laboratories and locally at UC Berkeley. They will also develop new simulation and analysis tools for the searches for lepton number violation with CUORE, CUPID, and related experiments. Prepare high-profile publications and annual reports to the Department of Energy, and assist in developing funding proposals Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/academic-researchers/contract/ Department: https://physics.berkeley.edu/ Weak Ineraction Grouip: https://physics.berkeley.edu/research-faculty/nuclear-physics
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Ph.D. or equivalent international degree. Preferred qualifications• Ph.D. in Physics or Nuclear Engineering, with specialization in particle physics, nuclear physics, or instrumentation development. • 5 years of experience since Ph.D. in particle and nuclear physics. • Expertise with operation of the cryogenic detectors. • Experience with the development of the analysis or simulation tools for rare event searches. • Demonstrated leadership in producing high profile scientific results. • Ability to mentor students. • Working knowledge of analysis and simulation tools (ROOT, Geant4). • Record of preparing scientific or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05296 Help contact:cwelden@berkeley.edu
Job Location
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