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Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Physics

UC San Diego
La jolla, CA
$71.5K-$188.4K a year
Full-time

Position overview

Position title : Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Physics Department Salary range : A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $71,500 to $188,400.

The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position

Application Window

Open date : May 9, 2024

Next review date : Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, May 9, 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 within the Division of Physical Sciences at UCSD is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body, and invites applications from qualified individuals for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist for an open search.

The candidate is responsible for effectively leading teams and collaborating with colleagues while demonstrating the capacity to work autonomously.

It is the candidate's responsibility that involves effectively teaching and guiding students and postdocs within the group.

At UC San Diego, Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, but may not necessarily be a leader of a research team.

They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation, but will publish and carry out research under the supervision of a member of the Professor or Professional Research series.

Areas of research may include but are not limited to : astrophysics, atomic / molecular / optical physics, biological physics, condensed matter, high energy physics, neurophysics, particle physics, and plasma physics.

All positions are subject to availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled based on the on-going needs of the Physics Department.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph.D. in physics or a related field with postdoctoral experience working in one of the research areas listed below is required.

ASTRONOMY, ASTROPHYSICS, AND SPACE SCIENCES

ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL PHYSICS

BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS AND QUANTITATIVE BIOLOGY

CONDENSED MATTER

PARTICLE PHYSICS

PLASMA PHYSICS AND NONLINEAR DYNAMICS

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity.

See our site for more information.

List of Publications - Include a current list of publications

Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
  • 30+ days ago
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