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Faculty Position in CM/AMO Physics

October 21, 2014

Physics student looking at workThe School of Natural Sciences at UC Merced invites applications for a faculty position in experimental Condensed Matter/Atomic, molecular and optical Physics (CM/AMO) to start as early as July 1, 2015 at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track).

We are seeking exceptionally qualified candidates with expertise in areas including, but not limited to, nanoscience, ultrafast optical phenomena, fundamental quantum processes and information processing, atomic cooling and trapping, photonics and semiconductor physics. Special consideration will be given to applicants who participate in interdisciplinary research, and who will complement our existing Physics faculty in terms of research and diversity.

UC Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The University is supportive of dual career couples.

A Ph.D. in Physics or a related scientific field, demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and strong interpersonal communication skills are required. Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred.

Salary is based on the University of California academic salary scales.

Recruitment will close on December 22, 2014

Interested applicants are required to submit

  1. a cover letter
  2. curriculum vitae
  3. statement of research
  4. statement of teaching
  5. three letters of reference
  6. statement of diversity summarizing past or potential contributions to diversity (see this document for more information on evaluations of contributions to diversity).

For more information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Jay Sharping at jsharping@ucmerced.edu

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