Assistant Researcher (Observational Cosmology)
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 13B. The salary range for this position is $96,700-$126,400.
Application Deadline
Open date: August 19, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA seeks applications for a full-time (100%) Assistant Researcher in the area of observational cosmology. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field and a demonstrated background in cosmology, strong gravitational lensing, and stellar dynamics. The position will involve utilizing strong lensing data from JWST and other observatories to determine the expansion history of the universe, the Hubble constant, and dark energy equation of state. Candidates should provide: a curriculum vita; a statement of research interests; a publication list; and complete a reference check authorization release form. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2026. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 13B Represented Professional Research Series (ucop.edu).The salary range for this position is $96,700-$126,400.
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsPh.D. in Astronomy or a related field Demonstrated background in cosmology, strong gravitational lensing, and stellar dynamics
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Interests - Statement of Research Interests Publication list - Your complete bibliography Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Reference requirements Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11286 Help contact:corinna@physics.ucla.edu