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Faculty Position in Theoretical High Energy Physics

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Position description

University of California, Los Angeles
Faculty Position in Theoretical High Energy Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in theoretical high-energy physics with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2017. Qualified applicants for associate and full professor positions may also be considered. The Department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research and excellence in teaching. The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Candidates will be eligible to receive the Mani L. Bhaumik Presidential Endowed Chair in Theoretical Physics. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants should apply online via the UCLA Academic Recruit website: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF02640. Please submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research accomplishments and plans, a list of publications, and a statement of teaching experience or interest. Also arrange through this website to have 3-5 letters of recommendation submitted. For more information contact Laurie Ultan-Thomas, administrative analyst, at chair@physics.ucla.edu, or 310-825-3440, or 475 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547.

For full consideration, applications should be received by January 6, 2017. Review of applications will start on January 6, 2017. However, applications will be accepted until the search is closed. Please refer to tracking number #JPF02640 in all correspondence.

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 at http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

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

  • Statement of Research - Statement of Research Accomplishments and Plans

  • List of Publications

  • Statement of Teaching - Statement of Teaching Experience or Interest

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Los Angeles, CA