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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Riverside (https://www.physics.ucr.edu/) invites applications for one tenured appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Candidates must possess a PhD in Physics; preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of outstanding research in Condensed Matter Physics with an emphasis on quantum materials and devices. Successful candidates should have a proven track record of establishing an outstanding and well-funded research program involving students and postdoctoral scientists in forefront areas of quantum materials and devices, including but not limited to, synthesis of quantum materials in the form of bulk crystals or thin films and heterostructures, and experimental study of novel physical properties of nanoscale electronic devices. This senior appointment is expected to complement our existing strength in the areas of spintronics, 2D-materials, nanoelectronics, and related fields, actively collaborate with the condensed matter theory faculty in our department and materials science and engineering faculty across the campus and organize multi-principal investigator research teams for extramural funding. The appointment is also expected to support the training of students of diverse backgrounds and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. UCR has excellent infrastructures to support cutting-edge materials science research such as recently expanded and upgraded cleanrooms for nanofabrication and various state-of-the-art microanalysis tools and microscopes housed in several shared central facilities.

The UC salary consists of a base pay range of $92,500-$116,600 for Associate Professors, a base pay range of $108,300-197,100 for Full Professors and additional off-scale to be commensurate with market value, qualifications and experiences. The off-scale portion of the salary will be maintained as long as satisfactory academic progress is made. Additionally, the off-scale will be maintained subject to market adjustments to the UC salary scale.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

To Apply: Application materials should be submitted online at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01894. All candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a list of publications, statement of research, statement of teaching, statement of contributions to diversity, and provide contact information for at least three professional references to the AP Recruit site. Minorities and members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will commence on June 13, 2024, and proceed until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications by the above date.

For inquiries about the position, please contact Prof. Jing Shi at jing.shi@ucr.edu. For inquiries about the application process, please contact Christina Taylor at christina.taylor@ucr.edu.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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