Researcher in Physics
Position overviewPosition title:Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) Permanent MemberSalary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1 for the salary range. A reasonable estimate for this position is $150,000 - $400,000. “Offscale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide minimum salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: January 1, 2024
Application WindowOpen date: June 19, 2023 Next review date: Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Friday, Dec 29, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionThe Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks applications for a Permanent Member with a start date as soon as January 1, 2024. The KITP contributes to all areas of theoretical physics through its programs, conferences, and the research of the permanent members, postdoctoral scholars and graduate fellows. The finalist recommended for hire will be offered a joint appointment as a member of the KITP, and as a tenured ladder faculty member of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Physics Department. Though the search is focused in the field of fundamental aspects of High Energy Theory, all fields of theoretical physics are being considered. Duties of a Permanent Member are to carry out research, provide scientific leadership for the Institute, and mentor KITP’s early-career scientists. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position. QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
A PhD in Physics or a closely allied field at the time of application. Preferred qualifications
Preferred applicants will be in a faculty (or research equivalent) position at the time of application, have a demonstrated record of outstanding research in theoretical physics, highly active current or near-term research program, demonstrated ability to mentor early career scientists, record of teaching, and demonstrated commitment to intellectual leadership within the discipline. Application RequirementsDocument requirements
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At the time shortlisted candidates accept an invitation for interview, the department will request letters Help contact: dill@physics.ucsb.edu Campus InformationThe 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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. Job locationSanta Barbara, California
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