Programme Summary
The UPSaclay Scientific Training And Research (STAR φ) Programme 2026 invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics at Université Paris-Saclay. This prestigious programme offers outstanding early-career physicists the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in world-class laboratories, collaborate with leading scientists, and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries across fundamental and applied physics.
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Designation
STAR φ Fellow (Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics)
Location
Université Paris-Saclay, France
Duration
2 Years
Application Window
15 April 2026 – 15 July 2026 (5:00 PM Paris Time)
Research Areas
Applicants may propose their own postdoctoral research project aligned with one or more of the programme’s key areas:
- Physics of Waves and Matter (6 fellowships)
- Physics of the Two Infinites (up to 9 fellowships, including theory and experimental physics)
- Astrophysics (up to 4 fellowships)
- Synchrotron Research at SOLEIL (2 fellowships)
- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience (2 fellowships)
- Metrology at LNE (1 fellowship)
Eligibility / Qualification
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Hold a doctoral degree (PhD), or have successfully defended their thesis before the application deadline.
- Have published research in an international peer-reviewed journal.
- Not have resided or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months during the 3 years preceding the application deadline.
- Propose an independent postdoctoral research project aligned with the programme’s research themes.
- Career interruptions due to parental leave or prolonged illness will be taken into consideration.
Fellowship Description
Selected STAR φ Fellows will:
- Conduct independent, high-impact research in physics.
- Work within one of the 40 participating laboratories of the Physics Graduate School at Université Paris-Saclay.
- Access state-of-the-art experimental facilities and major research infrastructures.
- Collaborate with a community of over 3,000 researchers, faculty members, engineers, and technical staff.
- Engage in national, European, and international research collaborations.
- Contribute to research addressing challenges in energy, health, environment, space, and advanced technologies.
Research Environment
The Physics Graduate School of Université Paris-Saclay is one of Europe’s leading physics hubs, covering:
- Fundamental and applied physics
- Theory, modelling, and simulation
- Instrumentation and experimentation
- Large-scale research infrastructures
- Space-based physics research
- Interdisciplinary physics applications
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official STAR φ Fellowship 2026 call during the application period.
Application Period
Opens: 15 April 2026
Deadline: 15 July 2026, 5:00 PM (Paris Time)
Why Apply?
- Join a globally recognized research university.
- Work with top physicists and international collaborators.
- Access world-class laboratories and research facilities.
- Advance your career through a prestigious European postdoctoral fellowship.
- Be part of a dynamic environment shaping the future of physics.
Last Date to Apply
15 July 2026 (5:00 PM Paris Time)
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