Assistant Researcher in Physical Science

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 13-B. The salary range for this position is $87,100 - $102,900. "Off-scale salaries", 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.

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The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant Researcher. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in space physics or related fields.

The person hired will participate in the operation of the RIMFAX ground penetrating radar experiment on NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover Mission, and conduct research on Mars and Mars analog environments on Earth. The incumbent shall be involved in science planning, data uplink and downlink, data analysis and interpretation of the RIMFAX data. They will also work with the Perseverance rover team to better define the geological history and geological context of the rover’s field area. They will also conduct independent Mars-related research utilizing remote sensing and in-situ Mars observations, laboratory data, or data from Mars analog sites on Earth. Work is to be carried out in collaboration with Prof. David Paige and his research group.

Candidates must provide a (a) curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c) statement of research (max 1 page), (d) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the names of three - five references including names and contact information. Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit website at http://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08718 beginning July 28, 2023. The deadline to submit your application is August 27, 2023.

Inquiries may be directed to Prof. David Paige (dap@mars.ucla.edu).

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph. D. in earth science, planetary science or related fields is required.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Reference contact information is being requested of applicants. References may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08718

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.

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 Policy.

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