Tenured Faculty Position in Experimental Plasma Physics
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Tenured Faculty Position in Experimental Plasma Physics Salary range: The salary is competitive with those of senior professors at other institutions. The posted UC salary scales [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html] set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t1.pdf]. The salary range for this position is $99,600-$212,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, 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: January 6, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 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 and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles invites applications for a full-time tenured mid-career Associate Professor or Professor faculty position in experimental plasma physics, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or earlier. UCLA has research programs in experimental, theoretical, and computational plasma physics, which include efforts in fundamental plasmas, inertial and magnetic confinement fusion energy, high-energy density plasmas, plasma-based accelerators, and space and astrophysical plasmas. Outstanding candidates are sought with expertise in plasma experiments, and who have demonstrated exceptional research in frontier areas of plasma physics. The candidate is expected to lead the Basic Plasma Science Facility (https://plasma.physics.ucla.edu/). In addition, we expect that the candidate will initiate a significant fusion-related program in the available space in the Science and Technology Research Building on campus, thereby expanding fusion science and engineering activities at UCLA. The candidate is expected to effectively teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This position involves a possibility of securing an endowed chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, which carries a substantial endowment, with the opportunity of a joint appointment in the School of Engineering. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Candidates should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae including a list of publications; a synopsis of educational goals, including a commitment to teaching and a philosophy for teaching a graduate level plasma physics course; a statement of research accomplishments, interests and plans; complete a reference check authorization release form; and arrange for at least three and up to five letters of reference to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit. The deadline for full consideration is March 1, 2026; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled. The salary is competitive with those of senior professors at other institutions. The posted UC salary scales [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html] set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t1.pdf]. The salary range for this position is $99,600-$212,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, 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. Department: https://pa.ucla.edu/open-positions.html
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsPh.D. or equivalent degree
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. including a list of publications. Statement of Research - A statement of research accomplishments, interests and plans. Statement of Teaching - A synopsis of educational goals, including a commitment to teaching and a philosophy for teaching a graduate level plasma physics course Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10751 Help contact:corinna@physics.ucla.edu
Job Location
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