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Faculty Position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics or Experimental Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

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Position description

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor position in either experimental condensed matter physics or experimental atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics, with an appointment to start in Fall of 2017. The department has extensive cross-disciplinary work with colleagues in the College of Engineering, Biological Sciences, and Chemistry, which is enhanced by the presence of the California NanoSystems Institute, the Materials Research Laboratory, the Institute for Terahertz Science and Technology, and the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Further information may be found at the department's website: http://www.physics.ucsb.edu. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field, and will teach a range of courses in the physics department. The Department is committed to identifying excellent candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and a list of publications, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. Materials should be sent electronically via https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00822. Applications received on or before October 31, 2016 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

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

  • Misc / Additional - List of publications

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA