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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Faculty Position in Exoplanet Characterization at UCLA
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The UCLA Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Exoplanet Characterization at the Assistant
Professor rank. Applications from individuals with expertise that complements and synergizes existing strengths of UCLA’s planetary science and exoplanet research are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from those with experience in research,
teaching, and community/collegial service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence in scholarship and equity, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program
and, through UC’s Time Allocation processes, will have the opportunity to apply for observing time at W. M. Keck (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="https://www.keckobservatory.org"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">https://www.keckobservatory.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">)
and Lick Observatories (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="https://www.lickobservatory.org/"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">https://www.lickobservatory.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">).
Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in planetary science, astrophysics, or a related field by the date of hire, July 1, 2024.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">EPSS faculty conduct research in geology, geobiology, geochemistry, planetary science & extrasolar planets,
geophysics, paleobiology, and space physics. The Department has a strong tradition of integrative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. The ability of applicants to contribute to this multidisciplinary ethos will be a consideration
in evaluation, in addition to their commitment to excellence in research and to enhancing the diversity of EPSS faculty and students.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To apply, candidates must submit (a) cover letter, (b) CV, (c) statement of research, (d) statement of teaching,
(e) statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, (f) up to three writing samples, (g) the names of three to five individuals who are familiar with your work and can serve as references, and (h) the reference check authorization release form.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit website at
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09070"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09070</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
beginning December 15, 2023 and reviews of submitted applications will commence <span style="color:black">
on February 1, 2024 and </span>continue until the position is filled. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">posted
UC salary scales</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) 1 The salary range for this position is $74,600 - $97,200
annually. “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. See campus compensation page for additional
information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The target start date is July 1, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling and other family concerns. For additional
information, visit the UCLA Academic Personnel Office website or the UC Office of the President’s website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement,
application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment,
bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment as well as a commitment to addressing all forms of academic misconduct, UCLA conducts targeted employment reference checks for finalists to whom departments
or other hiring units would like to extend formal offers of appointment into Academic Senate faculty positions. The targeted employment reference checks involve contacting the finalists’ current and prior places of employment to ask whether there have been
substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UCLA requires all applicants for Academic Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to
Release Information” into RECRUIT as part of their application. If the applicant does not include the signed authorization to release information with the applications materials, the application will be considered incomplete. As with any incomplete application,
the application will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists (i.e., those to whom the department or other hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer) considered
for Academic Senate faculty positions will be subject to targeted employment reference checks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">SARS-CoV-2
(COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based
on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees.
(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The University of California 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: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action
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