Assistant Researcher - Department of Physics - University of California, Berkeley

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: Friday, May 8, 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.

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 requirements

• Curriculum 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

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
Berkeley, CA


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