The University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position in experimental plasma physics beginning in Fall 2022. The postdoctoral scholar will be stationed at the DIII-D tokamak in San Diego and will study instabilities driven by fast ions on multiple magnetic fusion facilities, with a mixture of hardware, experimental, and modeling responsibilities.
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in experimental plasma physics. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experiences. Applicants should apply at UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF07903 and include a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and names and contact information for three references. Applications must be received by January 31, 2023.

Applicants should have, or be about to gain, a Ph.D. in experimental plasma physics.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
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• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
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• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://ap.uci.edu/files/2020/07/AuthReleaseForm.pdf
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• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 3-5 letters of reference required

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

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