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Junior or Assistant Specialist - Department of Physics - University of California, Berkeley

Position overview Position title: Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 - $59,200.

Percent time: 80% (32 hours per week)

Anticipated start: Fall 2023

Position duration: One year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Window
Open date: November 7, 2023

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Dec 8, 2023 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 at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Junior or Assistant Specialist position. Physics is the largest department in the L&S Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. It is ranked as one of the top physics departments in the world, with excellence in research, teaching, and service to the community all highly valued.

Our group leads the Eos detector effort, in collaboration with scientists from around the US, and internationally. The group is also active in fundamental science projects such as the SNO+ neutrino experiment, and the proposed Theia detector.

Under instruction, the selected candidate will contribute to Eos detector assembly, installation, calibrations, and data taking. The selected candidate will work on the Eos technology demonstrator project being designed, constructed and operated by UC Berkeley, in collaboration with Berkeley Lab. The Junior or Assistant Specialist will assist with detector construction and installation tasks, including photomultiplier tubes, photon detector support, and fluid handling systems to demonstrate improved precision for detecting particle interactions.

Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ra/docs/ra_2019-2022_26_specialist-series.pdf

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree in Physics or related discipline.

Experience working with precision mechanical structures (PMTs).

Working knowledge and experience with precision mechanical structures for delicate instrumentation.

Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.

Ability to work without direct supervision.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter (Optional)
  
• Statement of Research
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04199

Help contact: cwelden@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required 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 prior to submitting their letter.

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.

Job location
Berkeley, CA


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