Physical Sciences

DIVISION OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Tenured (Associate and Full level) and Tenure-Track (Assistant level) Professorial positions, listed alphabetically by departments in the Division of Physical Sciences, that are currently being recruited.

Chemistry & Biochemistry | Mathematics | Physics

Department:	Chemistry & Biochemistry
	There are currently no open recruitments for Tenured or Tenure-Track positions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
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Department:	Mathematics
Position Title:	Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
Job Number:	4-896-AD
Description:	The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, San Diego, is seeking outstanding candidates to fill approximately 6 tenure track/tenured positions to start July 2008. The level for the large majority of these positions is at the Assistant Professor level, however, one or two positions are available for distinguished mathematicians with exceptional research records of the highest caliber.
	Applicants for all positions must possess a Ph.D. and should have outstanding accomplishments in both research and teaching. We encourage applications from any area of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics.
	In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the University of California will be required to show documentation to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States before hiring can occur.
Salary:	Level of appointment will be based on qualifications with appropriate salary per UC pay scales.
Closing Date:	November 1, 2007
To Apply:	To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted online through http://www.mathlobs.org/ by November 1, 2007. For further instructions and information, see http://www.math.ucsd.edu/about/employment/faculty.
	All applications should include the following items:
	• 3 Reference Letters (Writers should upload their reference letters to http://www.mathlobs.org/ or send them under separate cover; at least one letter should address teaching experience in some depth.) • 1 Cover Letter • 1 Curriculum Vitae • 1 Publications List • 1 Research Statement • 1 Teaching Statement
	For questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting department directly using the information above.
	Please refer to position #4-896-AD in your response. Posted on 07/06/07.
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Department:	Physics
Position Title:	Assistant Professor
Job Number:	4-993-AD
Description:	The Department of Physics (http://physics.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invites applications for an assistant professorship in theoretical high energy physics, starting July 1, 2008. We are, in particular, interested in applicants researching physics beyond the standard model. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics, an outstanding record of research accomplishment, and ability and interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction.
	Please reference position number 4-993-AD on all correspondence.
Salary:	Salary will be based on published UC pay scales.
Closing Date:	Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
To Apply:	Applicants should submit via mail only (no emails will be considered) a brief statement of their current and future research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of publications to:
	High Energy Search Committee UCSD Department of Physics HET-PT MC-0354 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0354
	Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover.
	For questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting department directly using the information above.
	Please refer to position #4-993-AD in your response. Posted on 11/16/07.
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Department:	Physics
Position Title:	Full Professor
Job Number:	4-963-AD
Description:	The Department of Physics (http://physics.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invites applications for a senior faculty position in experimental condensed matter physics, starting July 1, 2008. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics or related subjects and an outstanding record of research accomplishment. Applicants should have ability and strong interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction. The appointee is expected to establish a research program and to participate in the educational programs and other activities of the Department.
Salary:	Salary will be based on published UC pay scales.
Closing Date:	Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply:	An application consisting of a curriculum vitae, list of publications, summary of research interests, and a future research plan, should be sent by mail only (no emails will be considered) to:
	Faculty Search Committee – Sr. Condensed Matter Experiment Department of Physics SCE-UC, MC-0354 University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0354
	Candidates should provide the names, addresses, email and FAX numbers of at least 3 referees. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity.
	For questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting department directly using the information above.
	Please refer to position #4-963-AD in your response. Posted on 10/04/07.
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Department:	Physics
Position Title:	Assistant Professor
Job Number:	4-962-AD
Description:	The Department of Physics (http://physics.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invites applications for two junior level faculty positions in experimental (including particle astrophysics) or observational astrophysics (any wavelength), starting July 1, 2008. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or related subjects and an outstanding record of research accomplishment. Applicants should have ability and strong interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction. The appointee is expected to establish a research program and to participate in the educational programs and other activities of the Department.
Salary:	Salary per UCSD pay scales.
Closing Date:	Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply:	An application consisting of a curriculum vitae, list of publications, summary of research interests, and a future research plan, should be sent by mail only (no emails will be considered) to:
	Faculty Search Committee – Astrophysics Department of Physics AST-UC, MC-0354 University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0354
	Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity.
	For questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting department directly using the information above.
	Please refer to position #4-962-AD in your response. Posted on 10/04/07.
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Department:	Physics
Position Title:	Assistant Professor
Job Number:	4-780-AD
Description:	FACULTY POSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL PLASMA PHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
	The Department of Physics (http://physics.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in experimental plasma physics, starting July 1, 2007. Areas of interest include magnetic and inertial confinement fusion, basic plasma physics, low temperature plasmas, and high energy density plasmas. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics or a related subject, an outstanding record of research accomplishment, and ability and interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction.
Salary:	Salary will be based upon University of California pay scale.
Closing Date:	Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2006, and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply:	An application consisting of a curriculum vitae, list of publications, summary of research interests, and a future research plan, should be sent by mail only (no emails will be considered) to:
	Plasma Search Committee Department of Physics PLPT MC-0354 University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0354
	Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover.
	For questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting department directly using the information above.
	Please refer to position #4-780-AD in your response. Posted on 08/31/06.
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Department:	Physics
Position Title:	Assistant Professor
Job Number:	4-779-AD
Description:	FACULTY POSITION IN THEORETICAL HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
	The Department of Physics (http://physics.ucsd.edu) at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invites applications for an assistant professorship in theoretical high energy physics, starting July 1, 2007. We are, in particular, interested in applicants researching physics beyond the standard model. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics, an outstanding record of research accomplishment, and ability and interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction.
Salary:	Salary will be based upon University of California pay scale.
Closing Date:	Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled.
To Apply:	Applicants should submit via mail only (no emails will be considered) a brief statement of their current and future research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of publications to:
	High Energy Search Committee UCSD Department of Physics THE-PT MC-0354 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0354
	Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover.
	For questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting department directly using the information above.
	Please refer to position #4-779-AD in your response. Posted on 08/31/06.
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