Knopoff Chair at UCLA

Tenure Track Geophysicist
University of California, Los Angeles

The Department of Earth & Space Sciences seeks candidates to fill the Leon and Joanne V.C. Knopoff Term Chair in Physics and Geophysics at UCLA. It is anticipated the appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor. Joint appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy will be considered for suitable candidates. Applicants are invited from all sub-disciplines of geophysics, but preference will be given to candidates who complement existing strengths in seismology, geodynamics, tectonophysics, and mineral physics. The application of methods of condensed matter physics to solid Earth problems such as the earthquake source is of particular interest.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in geophysics or physics or a related field. Selection will begin on October 31, 2011. Please include curriculum vitae, complete list of publications, names and addresses of three referees, electronic or paper copies of up to five significant publications, and a cover letter addressing how your experience fits the job description. We accept both mail and electronic applications. UCLA welcomes and supports diversity and seeks applications from women and minorities.

Please send applications to:

Chair of the Geophysics Search Committee
Reference Job # 0995-1112-01
Department of Earth and Space Sciences
595 Charles Young Drive, East
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567
geophysics@ess.ucla.edu

The University of California is an Equal-Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer