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University of California, Berkeley Looking for Assistant/Associate Project Scientist – Department of Physics – University of California, Berkeley Full Time
Position overview Position title: Assistant or Associate Project Scientist
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf. The current base salary range for this position is $71,500 – $95,600 annually.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Fall 2023
Position duration: One year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: October 6, 2023
Next review date: Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Nov 6, 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 Physics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist position. Physics is the largest department in the L&S Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. It is ranked as one of the top physics departments in the world, with excellence in research, teaching, and service to the community all highly valued.
The scientist will work on the LiteBIRD space mission being developed by JAXA. and will assist to develop cryogenic readout electronics, which includes a SQUID amplifier and superconducting LC resonators. The goal is to demonstrate the required noise level. Our research group develops instrumentation and experiments to observe the cosmic microwave background (CMB). The instrumentation includes detector arrays based on transition-edge sensors (TESs) and readout electronics based on frequency-domain multiplexing. The group is also active in experiments including Simons Array and Simons Observatory ground-based experiments and the LiteBIRD space mission.
The successful candidate will play a leadership role in developing frequency-domain multiplexing for a space mission using LiteBIRD as a mission example to develop a space-qualified design. The design work will include achieving noise performance suitable for LiteBIRD while simultaneously staying within cryogenic power dissipation requirements. The design work will also include developing shielding to external electromagnetic interference.
Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ra/contract.html
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree.
Preferred qualifications
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Publications – Please upload copies of two selected publications.
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04149
Help contact: [email protected]
Campus Information
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley 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: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
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.
Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04149
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