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Researchers (all levels) Institute for Energy Efficiency

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Position description

The Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is actively seeking Professional Researchers (in the full, Associate, and Assistant ranks) to commit effort on our projects. This is a large, pooled recruitment covering many research disciplines. The use of a pooled recruitment does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. Appointments are subject to availability of funding and departmental needs. Positions may range from 0% (without salary) to 100%.

Apply by August 1, 2016 for primary consideration; however, applications will be kept active for consideration within the department until October 31, 2016. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The pool will close on October 31, 2016; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

IEE has many research foci including (but not limited to):
• Engineering, materials, and computer science research
• Photonic devices, materials, networks and systems
• Control and dynamical systems
• Photonic and electronic materials
• Electronic materials and devices
• Nanofluidics and microfluidics
• Chemistry and biochemistry

Professional Researchers are those who engage in independent research equivalent to that required for the Professor series.

Minimum requirements
• A doctorate or its equivalent at the time of initial appointment

Additional requirements
• Previous research experience in applicable or relevant field
• Demonstrated independent research effort

Desirable requirements
• Previous experience in a lab and/or research group
• Previous publication and/or scholarly activity
• Experience as Principal Investigator or Co-PI on awards (or submitted awards)

To apply, please submit:
1) An updated CV
2) Contact information for 3 references
3) 1-3 samples of scholarly publications

Equal Opportunity:
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and 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

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

  • Sample of scholarly publication

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA