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Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral Fellow
Position overview
Position title: Bhaumik Prize Postdoctoral FellowApplication 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
Ph.D.
Application 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.
- 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.
Help contact: kmicham@college.ucla.edu
About UCLA
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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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