What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty all ranks - Theoretical Materials Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy or Chemistry position at Physics World?
The University of California, Irvine (UCI), invites applications for an open rank faculty position (assistant, associate or full professor) in the area of theoretical materials science research, with an emphasis on quantum materials or quantum chemistry. The ideal candidate would lead a dynamic research program in the electronic structure of materials or molecules, integrating new directions such as machine learning or quantum computation. This position will be affiliated with either the Department of Physics and Astronomy or the Department of Chemistry, depending on the qualifications and expertise of the selected candidate.
UCI has a vibrant and collaborative research environment in materials science, anchored by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center MRSEC, which is supported by the National Science Foundation. UCI is also home to the Eddleman Quantum Institute EQI, which fosters collaborations in research and education in the broad area of quantum science. Within this academic milieu, prospective candidates will find plentiful opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional growth.
Please submit your application online at AP Recruit by the deadline of 12/1/2025. The review of applications will commence immediately after the deadline and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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.
UCI has a vibrant and collaborative research environment in materials science, anchored by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center MRSEC, which is supported by the National Science Foundation. UCI is also home to the Eddleman Quantum Institute EQI, which fosters collaborations in research and education in the broad area of quantum science. Within this academic milieu, prospective candidates will find plentiful opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional growth.
Please submit your application online at AP Recruit by the deadline of 12/1/2025. The review of applications will commence immediately after the deadline and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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.
- “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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
