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Assistant Professor in Fusion Energy Engineering
Position overview
Position title: Assistant ProfessorThe posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t3.pdf.
The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $103,700 - $129,600. “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, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
Application Window
Open date: October 3, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Nov 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 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 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Fusion Energy Engineering.
We seek exceptional candidates with research interests in fusion engineering including, but not limited to:
1) Tritium breeding and fuel processing systems for magnetic and/or inertial fusion energy systems
2) Efficient high-repetition rate lasers, energy-relevant targets and integration of the coupled driver-target-chamber system, and/or iii) fusion systems engineering studies that incorporate known physics and technology constraints, economic and technical operational requirements, electricity generation and thermal energy end uses, and integration of fusion energy with other low-carbon/zero-carbon energy systems.
The activities of the newly appointed Assistant Professor will be synergistic with those of existing Department faculty working in fusion plasma physics, laser-plasma interactions and pulsed power, plasma-material interactions, materials in extreme conditions, mechanics of materials and other related areas.
The required job duties for this position encompass:
1) Establishing a robust research program, which involves the development of grant proposals and securing funding.
2) Teaching university students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
3) Maintaining professional competency in related discipline;
4) Participating in a variety of service activities.
In this role, we expect that the successful candidate will showcase significant contributions that reflect their ongoing scholarly progress in their respective field through the following attributes:
1) Consistently outstanding teaching performance;
2) Exceptional scholarly achievements;
3) Consistent delivery of high-caliber research and work;
4) A deep passion for creative endeavors
For more information on the Professorial Series visit:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf
Department: https://mae.ucsd.edu/
Department: https://mae.ucsd.edu
Qualifications
A Ph.D (or advancement to candidacy) is required in the area of Fusion Energy Engineering or a related discipline at the time of application
Ph.D. will be completed, awarded and conferred by the time you start the position.
Preferred candidates will have demonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as increasing the access and success of underrepresented students or faculty in engineering. Candidates should have a measurable plans to participate in the School's diversity initiatives (https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/about/diversity).
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: cschangali@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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