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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Riverside (https://www.physics.ucr.edu/) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics/Quantum Information Science with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The final candidate will be expected to establish an outstanding and well-funded research program involving graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral scientists, to contribute to teaching at all levels including a nascent Quantum Information Sciences M.Sc. program. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate and lead multi-investigator research efforts that leverage advanced AMO skills with collaborators in our existing faculty clusters in precision AMO, experimental cosmology, quantum materials and devices, and quantum information theory and multi-disciplinary research efforts across the campus particularly in UCR’s College of Natural and Agricultural Science, School of Medicine, and Bourn’s College of Engineering.

The UC salary consists of a base pay of $78,200- $101,400 for Assistant 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.

Basic qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include a PhD in Physics and a demonstrated record of outstanding research in Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics and/or related Quantum Information Science.

A preferred qualification is a postdoctoral research experience with specialization in Experimental AMO Physics and/or related Quantum Information Science. Experimental research experience could be in areas as diverse as, but not limited to, precision measurement to test fundamental physics, control of electronic and molecular processes, or quantum information technology in the exploration of grand challenges in physics and astronomy, chemistry, material science, electrical engineering or computer science.

Advancement through the Professor 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: Submit cover letter, CV, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, Teaching Evaluations, and arrange to have at least four referees submit their letters of recommendation directly into the AP Recruit site to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02030. A fifth letter of recommendation is optional. Review of applications will commence on Feb. 15, 2025 and proceed until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.

For more information about this position, please contact Harry Tom, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Physics and Astronomy at harrytom@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Ms. Melinda Hernandez Rogers, Academic Personnel, at melinda.hernandez@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 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 University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.”

University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program 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.

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.

For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.

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.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.