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Assistant Researcher Scientist , Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of California, Irvine.
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: January 16, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Feb 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, May 31, 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
Applications are invited for an appointment as Assistant Research Scientist in theoretical particle physics at the University of California, Irvine. The successful candidate will carry out independent research in areas related to theoretical particle physics and forward physics at colliders. Required qualifications include a record of research and scientific publications in particle physics. This is a non-tenure-track research position.
The appointment is expected to begin in Winter or Spring 2025, with a negotiable starting date. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics and at least three years of postdoctoral research experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates should submit a CV, publication list, and a statement of research interests (in pdf format) through the UC Irvine academic personnel recruiting portal at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09460. For full consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2025.
The University of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Qualifications
The applicant should have a PhD in physics or astronomy, and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)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.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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