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Postdoctoral Scholar in Physics & Astronomy

Company: University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Position overview



Salary range:
$66,737 - $69,073






Review timeline:
For full consideration in the first review of applicants, materials should be submitted by July 1.







Application Window




Open date: May 1, 2025




Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.




Final date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 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 & Astronomy at UCLA invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in experimental condensed matter physics. The successful candidate will join Professor Stuart E. Brown's research group, with an emphasis on investigations of strongly correlated and frustrated quantum materials. The research employs advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques and other methods to explore emergent quantum phenomena in novel materials.

The Postdoctoral Scholar appointment offer is contingent upon evidence of a doctoral degree, documentation of employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, funding availability, and the approval of the Dean of the Division of Graduate Education. Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a list of publications, and a brief statement of research interests and experience. Additionally, applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendations to be submitted. The regular duration of the position would be two years, with a possible extension upon agreement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. However, for full consideration in the first review of applicants, materials should be submitted by July 1, 2025. Please submit your application materials online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10315.






Qualifications


Basic qualifications


  • Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field by the start date.
  • Strong background in experimental condensed matter physics
  • Low-temperature measurement experience is desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.








    Application Requirements



    Document requirements

    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
    • Cover Letter
    • Statement of Research
    • Publication List
    • Misc / Additional (Optional)



      Reference requirements
      • 2-3 letters of reference requiredYour letter will be available online for viewing by the search committee. We may include your letter in any future appointment file if an offer of employment is extended.


        Apply link:
        https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10315

        Help contact: khernandez@physics.ucla.edu



        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.

        • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

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






          Job location
          Los Angeles, CA

Keywords: University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Lancaster , Postdoctoral Scholar in Physics & Astronomy, Other , Los Angeles, California

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