The theory group of the Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC) in Grenoble invites applications for a Junior Professor Chair in the field of "New Precision and New Frontiers in Theoretical Particle Physics". Application deadline: September 2nd, 2026.
This is a tenure-track CNRS position which comes with a dedicated financial environment (200k€ over six years) and includes teaching activities in a higher education institution. It is initially a fixed-term contract under public law for a duration of 3 to 6 years. Following evaluation of scientific value and professional aptitude by a tenure commission, tenure will be granted directly as a CNRS Senior Researcher (Directeur de Recherche, DR).
The LPSC is one of four eligible host laboratories. The profile for the LPSC is broadly defined around (but not limited to!) symmetry breaking phenomena, with a primary focus on electroweak symmetry breaking beyond the Standard Model —for instance, within the framework of extended scalar sectors, grand unified models, composite models, or supersymmetric realizations. This ranges from model-building aspects to precision calculations, and from phenomenological studies for colliders to cosmological consequences, e.g. regarding dark matter. Candidates working on adjacent topics are equally welcome to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an ambitious research program, taking advantage of the local theoretical and experimental activities as well as the regional cluster of laboratories (including CERN which is only two hours away).
Further information including eligibility requirements and instructions how to apply are available at the link below.
Despite the short deadline, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us to discuss any questions regarding the position, the research project, the LPSC, etc., etc.
Contact: Kraml, Sabine (sabine.kraml(at)lpsc.in2p3.fr); Smith, Christopher (chsmith(at)lpsc.in2p3.fr)
More Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CPJ/CPJ-2026-003/Default.aspx?lang=EN