The Physics Department of the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the area of Experimental Astrophysics, with an expected start date of July 1, 2015. The Physics Department encourages collaborations in Experimental Astrophysics with other units at Berkeley, including the Space Sciences Laboratory, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Radio Astronomy Laboratory, and the Center for Integrative Planetary Science.

A PhD, or equivalent, in Physics or a related discipline is required by the start date of the appointment. The minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for this position is the completion of all PhD or equivalent degree requirements except the dissertation. Preference will be given to scholars who have demonstrated excellence in research. The department is interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and have a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and service.

Completed applications must be received by October 31, 2014. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation. Inclusion of a cover letter is optional. Early application is recommended, but all individuals who apply by the final date will receive full consideration. Applicants may contact Brian Underwood at brianu@berkeley.edu with any questions regarding this recruitment.

To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00512.

References will be requested to supply letters through the online application system. 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: http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html, prior to submitting their letters.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideratio