Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellow

Position overview

Position title :

Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellow

Salary range : 90,000

Application Window

Open date : November 11, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for the Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellows Program. This newly instated program seeks to bring the brightest young scientists to UCLA to expand their scientific training, make new discoveries, and network with interdisciplinary scientists of all stages. The Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellows Program is made possible by the philanthropy of physicist and entrepreneur Dr. Mani L. Bhaumik. The program supports four fellows annually for a three-year postdoctoral position.

The Fellows will be mentored by participating UCLA Faculty and perform research within their laboratory.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae with publication list - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research - Two pages.

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Unofficial Transcript

Research Proposal - Two pages.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please make sure you meet all eligibility requirements for this fellowship and have been nominated to apply. Provide contact information for at least two referees as well as the name of your intended UCLA faculty mentor.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10714

Help contact : kmicham@college.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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.

The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA