Position overview
Position title: Research Scientist, Santa Cruz Materials Center
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, REPRESENTED PROJECT __ (E.G., SCIENTIST) SERIES FISCAL YEAR. "Off-scale salaries", 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. A reasonable estimate for this position is $72,000 - $79,300.

Percent time: Full-time (100%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: April 5, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, May 5, 2023 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: Friday, Dec 22, 2023 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


Professor Aris Alexandradinata in the Physics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Research Scientist in the Santa Cruz Materials Center.

The quantum condensed matter theory group in the Materials Center is represented by Professors Aris Alexandradinata, Joshua Deutsch, Onuttom Narayan, Sriram Shastry and Sergey Syzranov, with strengths in topological quantum and strongly correlated matter, disordered systems, and mesoscopic physics. The experimental groups are led by Professors David Lederman, Arthur Ramirez, Jairo Velasco and Aiming Yan, with strengths in geometrically frustrated spin and lower-dimensional quantum materials. The Materials Center is affiliated with the inter-departmental Materials Science and Engineering Initiative, which focuses on discovery of materials and their integration into devices for sustainable technologies.

Under the direction of Professor Alexandradinata, the research scientist will work on projects at the intersection of topological materials and photovoltaics and will be able to initiate independent research projects in the general focus areas of the Santa Cruz Materials Center.

The scientist should have strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills and will be expected to carry out theoretical analyses, collaborate with a diverse team of faculty and students, present research results at relevant workshops and conferences, assist with applications for grant proposals, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

Applicants with six years experience as a postdoctoral scholar in quantum condensed matter theory are encouraged to apply; the ideal candidate would have two years of postdoctoral scholar experience in topological materials and four years of postdoctoral scholar experience in photovoltaics. Candidates without this ideal balance of experience will still be considered for the position.



Physics Department: https://www.physics.ucsc.edu/


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in quantum condensed matter theory or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of postdoctoral scholar experience in quantum condensed matter theory.
• A record of scientific publications demonstrating experience in the field of topological materials.

Application Requirements


Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Statement of Research (Optional)
  

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

• All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSCs confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01482

Help contact: aalexan6@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus Health Center site

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01482

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