Assistant Project Scientist (Molecular Ion Quantum Logic)

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PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview

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 37B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf)]. The salary range for this position is $74,100 - $94,200. “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: November 22, 2024

Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at UCLA seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time (100%) position as an Assistant Project Scientist in the area of Molecular Ion Quantum Logic. The position will focus on demonstrating quantum logic protocols on molecular ions with expected applications in quantum sensing and computation.Tasks include managing a laboratory with state-of-the-art AMO physics tools, graduate student oversight, manuscript preparation, and scientific communication. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, 3+ years experience and a demonstrated background directly applicable to the tasks, including experience with AMO tools, ion trapping, laser cooling, and quantum logic. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae; a publication list; and a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and complete a reference check authorization release form. 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 37B (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t37-b.pdf). The salary range for this position is $74,100 - $94,200. “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. Qualifications Basic qualifications

Ph.D. in Physics or a related field

3+ years experience and a demonstrated background directly applicable to the tasks, including experience with AMO tools, ion trapping, laser cooling, and quantum logic

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Publication list - Your complete bibliography

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.

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirementsNo references are required at this timeApply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10058 Help contact: corinna@physics.ucla.eduAbout 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/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 University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/files/apm/apm-035.pdf.For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.Job location Los Angeles, CA