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Job #JPF08608

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EARTH, PLANETARY, AND SPACE SCIENCES / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview Position title: Associate Researcher

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html)

set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 13-B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) . The salary range for this position is $108,400 - $120,000. "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.

Application Window

Open date: July 5, 2023

Next review date: Friday, Aug 4, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Friday, Aug 11, 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

The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Associate Researcher in Space Physics. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in physics, geology/earth science, or a related field.

The person hired will work on problems associated with studies of Ultra-Low Frequency (ULF) plasma waves in near-Earth space, and their effects on Earth’s radiation belts, space storms and geomagnetically induced currents on the ground affecting electric power distribution networks. The ideal candidate shall be an acknowledged expert in analysis and interpretation of in-situ measurements of such phenomena from space and from the ground.

Candidates must provide a (a) curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c) statement of research, (d) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and (e) the names of three – five references including names and contact information. Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit website at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08608 beginning July 5, 2023. The deadline to submit your application is August 4, 2023.

Inquiries may be directed to EPSS Academic Personnel .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph.D. in physics, geology/earth science, or a related field is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
• Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Reference contact information is being requested of applicants. References may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08608

Help contact: [email protected]

Campus Information

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.

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA