ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST POSITION IN PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY (Theoretical Particle Physics)
Position description
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time (100%) position as an Assistant Project Scientist in the area of theoretical particle physics and gravitational waves. The position will focus on gravitational wave physics.
Tasks include writing scientific papers. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, 4+ years postdoctoral experience and a demonstrated background directly applicable to the tasks, including experience with black hole spin and worldline formalism in general relativity. The candidates should also be familiar with scattering amplitude formalisms for general relativity. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 9, 2022.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Physics or a related field
- 4+ years postdoctoral experience and a demonstrated background directly applicable to the tasks, including experience with black hole spin and worldline formalism in general relativity.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Publication list - Your full bibliography
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.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
No references are required at this time
Help contact: corinna@physics.ucla.edu
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