Tenure-track Faculty Position in Theoretical and Computational Plasma Physics

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate tenure-track faculty member in Theoretical and Computational Plasma Physics. This exciting role involves conducting cutting-edge research, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and contributing to a vibrant academic community. Candidates should have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field. Join a dynamic department that values excellence in research and education, and help shape the future of plasma physics while inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required.
• Expertise in theoretical and computational plasma physics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in theoretical and computational plasma physics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in plasma physics.

Skills

Theoretical Plasma Physics

Computational Plasma Physics

Particle-in-Cell Simulation

Teaching at Graduate Level

Research in Plasma Physics

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Job description

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Theoretical and Computational Plasma Physics

Position overview
Position title:
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Theoretical and Computational Plasma Physics
Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 1 Faculty-Ladder Ranks-Professor Series Academic Year (ucop.edu). The salary range for this position is $78,200-$101,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date: November 22, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 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

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los

Angeles invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in theoretical/computational plasma physics, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

The UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy has research programs in theoretical, computational, and experimental plasma physics, which include efforts in 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, space and astro plasmas, and physics informed machine learning. Outstanding candidates are sought with expertise in theory and simulation, and who have demonstrated exceptional research in frontier areas of plasma physics. The candidate is expected to carry out a vibrant research program that complements existing programs, and to effectively teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate should also have a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, graduate student population, and of the majors in physics and astronomy. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required.

Candidates should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vita including a list of publications; a synopsis of educational goals, including a commitment to teaching and a philosophy for teaching a graduate level plasma physics course; a statement of research accomplishments, interests and plans; a statement on past, present or planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion; complete a reference check authorization release form; and arrange for at least three and up to five letters of reference to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit.

The deadline for full consideration is January 15, 2025; however the search will remain open until the position is filled. The Department has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 1 Faculty-Ladder Ranks-Professor Series Academic Year (ucop.edu). The salary range for this position is $78,200-$101,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment as well as a commitment to addressing all forms of academic misconduct, UCLA conducts targeted employment reference checks for finalists to whom departments or other hiring units would like to extend formal offers of appointment into Academic Senate faculty positions. The targeted employment reference checks involve contacting the finalists' current and prior places of employment to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University's Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UCLA requires all applicants for Academic Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled "Authorization to Release Information" into RECRUIT as part of their application. If the applicant does not include the signed authorization to release information with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete. As with any incomplete application, the application will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists (i.e., those to whom the department or other hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer) considered for Academic Senate faculty positions will be subject to targeted employment reference checks.

Department: https://pa.ucla.edu/open-positions.html

Qualifications
Basic qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. including a list of publications.

  
  

• Statement of Research - A statement of research accomplishments, interests and plans.

  
  

• Publication List - Please identify three best research papers

  
  

• Statement of Teaching - A synopsis of educational goals, including a commitment to teaching and a philosophy for teaching a graduate level plasma physics course.

  
  

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.

  
  

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application.

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09944

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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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  UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
Los Angeles, CA

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