Experimental Particle Physics Faculty Position University of California, Irvine
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: September 26, 2023
Most recent review date: Friday, Dec 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 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 and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in Experimental Particle Physics with an expected start date of 1 July 2024. We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of experimental particle physics and astroparticle physics. Preference will be given to scholars who have demonstrated excellence, originality, and productivity in research and show promise in teaching and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.
Current areas of research include ATLAS, FASER, IceCube, ARIANNA, DUNE, FermiLAT, NOvA, FLArE, LiquidO, Super-Kamiokande and Hyper-Kamiokande. The UCI Physics and Astronomy Department hosts a firmware and electronic workshop with highly qualified engineers in firmware and board design. The School of Physical Sciences provides access to a machine shop and large-scale computing in addition to a UCI high-performance computing facility.
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in physics and is expected to establish a dynamic research program and participate effectively in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, training, and experience.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of publications, three reference letters, descriptions of research and teaching interests, a statement that addresses past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, and complete the campus sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination declaration form.
Submit application materials through the UCI Recruit website: [https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF08638]
For full consideration, candidates should apply on-line by 1 November 2023. Review of completed applications will begin after November 1st. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
For further information, please visit [http://www.physics.uci.edu] or contact the Search Committee Chair, Daniel Whiteson [daniel@uci.edu]
A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, the University of California, Irvine has an active career partner program and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in physics or a related field at the time of application.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.