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Faculty Position in Physics and Astrophysics

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Position overview

Position title: Faculty Position in Physics and Astrophysics

Position description

University of California, Los Angeles
Faculty Position in Physics and Astrophysics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a faculty position at the assistant, associate or full professor level, in the area of experimental quantum information science with an expected emphasis on research using atomic, molecular, and optical physics tools. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2022. The department is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position with the potential for exceptional research achievement, the capacity for excellence in teaching, and a commitment to enhancing the diversity of the department. Outstanding candidates for a tenured appointment will have a commensurate record of exceptional research achievement and excellence in teaching at all levels. The appointee is expected to maintain a vigorous externally funded research program. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Initial review will start on November 28, 2021 and for full consideration, applications should be received by December 18, 2021. However, applications will be accepted until the search is closed.

Apply online via the UCLA Academic Recruit website: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF06944.
Please submit cover letter, curriculum vita, publication list, statement of research accomplishments and description of future research plans, statement of teaching experience and interest, and statement of contributions and commitment to diversity. Please arrange through this website for 3-5 letters of recommendation to be submitted.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Publication List

  • Statement of Research Accompishments and Description of Future Research Plans

  • Statement of Teaching Experience and Interest

  • Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06944

Help contact: lut@physics.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/Affirmative Action 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 the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA