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Assistant Professor - Soft Condensed Matter (Experiment/Theory) - Department of Physics - Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor in Soft Condensed Matter
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $78,200 -$123,400 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 or later

Application Window
Open date: October 15, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Nov 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Physics Department at the University of California, Berkeley is conducting an open search to fill a tenure-track faculty position for an Assistant Professor in Soft Condensed Matter. Applications from both experimentalists and theorists are welcome. This position is open to all sub-fields of soft condensed matter, broadly defined, including but not limited to non-linear physics, nonequilibrium statistical physics, non-biological soft condensed matter physics, and related areas of biological soft condensed matter physics.

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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or be enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover letter of introduction


• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Statement of accomplishments in, and plans for research


• Statement of experience and interest in teaching


• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - This Statement should contain information about your understanding of these topics, your relevant activities to date, and your plans and future goals for advancing DEIB, if hired at Berkeley. More information and guidelines are found here. It is expected that you will also reference your interest in supporting DEIB goals in your Research and Teaching Statements.


• Authorization to Release Information form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer.
  
  Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

For references, please ask three references who know you to submit letters by the application deadline. APRecruit will solicit letters for reviewers to upload.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04653

Help contact: physicsAP@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

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.

Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04653