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Postdoctoral Scholar in Physics & Astronomy
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: May 1, 2025
Next review date: Sunday, Jun 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in experimental condensed matter physics. The successful candidate will join Professor Stuart E. Brown's research group, with an emphasis on investigations of strongly correlated and frustrated quantum materials. The research employs advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques and other methods to explore emergent quantum phenomena in novel materials.
The Postdoctoral Scholar appointment offer is contingent upon evidence of a doctoral degree, documentation of employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, funding availability, and the approval of the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education. Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a list of publications, and a brief statement of research interests and experience. Additionally, applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendations to be submitted. The regular duration of the position would be two years, with a possible extension upon agreement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. However, for full consideration in the first review of applicants, materials should be submitted by June 15, 2025. Please submit your application materials online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10315.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field by the start date.
- Strong background in experimental condensed matter physics
- Low-temperature measurement experience is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Publication List
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2-3 letters of reference required
Your letter will be available online for viewing by the search committee. We may include your letter in any future appointment file if an offer of employment is extended.
Help contact: khernandez@physics.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.
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