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Open Level (Assistant, Associate, or Full) Professor in Materials

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Position description

The Materials Department in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is seeking applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in the broad area of Electronic, Optoelectronic or Quantum Materials. The position may be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop a leading research program in experimental materials science, with primary consideration on the synthesis, processing or characterization of Electronic, Optoelectronic or Quantum Materials that exhibit new functionality or physical behavior with the potential for technological application. It is expected that the candidate would demonstrate potential for integrative and collaborative research with the broader Materials community at UCSB, which has a longstanding reputation for collaborative research in advanced materials.

Appointment would be effective July 1, 2020 or later. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field at the time of application

Applications consisting of a curriculum vitae, brief statements of teaching philosophy and research interests (3-page-limit each) must be submitted. Applications at the Assistant Professor level should also provide contact information for 3-4 references. Please submit all application materials online via UC Recruit at:

https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01665

Please apply by January 22, 2020 for primary consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The Materials Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, professional visibility and service.

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Recent PhD or equivalent graduate; current or recent Postdoc; current Assistant Professor. Application packages should include a completed CV, contact information for 3-4 references. A Statement of Research (3 page limit) and a Statement of Teaching (3 page limit) must also be submitted. Please submit all application materials via UC Recruit at: http://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01665

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

  • Statement of Research - 3 page limit

  • Statement of Teaching - 3 page limit

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-4 required (contact information only)

Associate or Full Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current tenured associate or full professor; position equivalent to tenured professor (e.g. at an international university). Application packages should include a completed CV. A Statement of Research (3 page limit) and a Statement of Teaching (3 page limit) must also be submitted. Please submit all application materials via UC Recruit at: http://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01665

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

  • Statement of Research - 3 page limit

  • Statement of Teaching - 3 page limit

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • No references required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA