University of California, Los Angeles

Faculty Position in Experimental Plasma Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a full time faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of experimental plasma physics. The Department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research, the capacity for excellence in teaching, and a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the department.  Individuals with a history of and commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree prior to the anticipated start date, which is July 1, 2022.  Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. 

The UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy has active research programs in theoretical, computational, and experimental plasma physics which include particle-in-cell simulation, turbulence and transport in magnetized plasmas, the nonlinear optics of plasmas, intense laser and beam plasma interactions, plasma-based acceleration, magnetic reconnection, inertial and magnetic confinement fusion energy, high-energy density plasmas, and space plasmas.   Outstanding candidates are sought with expertise in plasma experiment and research interests in frontier areas of plasma physics. 

Initial review will start on November 29, 2021 and for full consideration, applications should be received by January 3, 2022, however applications will be accepted after that date and until the search is closed.

Apply online via the UCLA Academic Recruit website:  https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF06939.  Candidates should please submit:  a cover letter;  a curriculum vita; a statement of research accomplishments, interests and plans;  a list of publications; a statement of teaching experience or interest; and a statement on the candidate's past, present, or planned contribution to equity, diversity and inclusion. Please arrange through this website to have 3-5 letters of recommendation submitted as well. 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy please cut and paste the following link into a browser: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct