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Assistant Researcher - Space Sciences Laboratory

Job #JPF04791
  • Space Sciences Laboratory / VC Res Organized Rsearch Units / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Researcher to Associate Researcher
Salary range: The UC academic salary scale sets 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/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t13-b.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $109,000 - $142,500.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: March 2025
Position duration: One year initial appointment, contingent upon funding and performance

Application Window

Open date: March 3, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Apr 4, 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

Position Overview:
The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at UC Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Researcher for the Heliophysics and Experimental Astrophysics Group. This role is designed for candidates with strong backgrounds in aerospace engineering, space sciences, and short-wavelength hardware experience, specifically with applications to heliophysics and astrophysics.

The successful candidate will be involved in the development and research of ultraviolet (UV) detectors with applications in both astrophysics and heliophysics. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with SSL's Experimental Astrophysics Group (EAG) and continue building on existing relationships with external partners such as the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts independent research initiatives and development related to UV detector technologies for heliophysics and astrophysics applications.
  • Collaborate with the Experimental Astrophysics Group (EAG) and Heliophysics Group at SSL on various projects.
  • Lead and contribute to NASA funding proposals and other grant opportunities.
  • Build and foster collaborative research between SSL and external institutes such as LASP.
  • Manage and execute independent research initiatives that align with SSL’s mission.
  • Participate in relevant professional and academic communities, representing SSL's research in conferences, meetings, and publications.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
  • PhD (or equivalent international degree)
Preferred qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with participating in or leading successful projects or proposals in the space sciences.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully in national and international collaborations.
  • Proven track record of writing successful extramural grants
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
  • Record of research publications since PhD degree.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Letters of reference will only be required of finalists.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04791

Help contact: vlpotts@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.

Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Job location

Berkeley, CA