What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics/Quantum Information Science position at University of California , Riverside?
Position overview
Position title : Assistant Professor of Physics Salary range : $78,200- $101,400 Anticipated start : 07 / 01 / 2025
Application Window
Open date : December 17, 2024
Most recent review date : Saturday, Feb 15, 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, 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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
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.
Preferred qualifications
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.
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 (HRSU). 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.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and / or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations
Reference requirements
- 4-5 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of four references. You will need to request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF02030
Help contact : melinda.hernandez@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
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.
Job location
Riverside, CA
Salary : $78,200 - $101,400
