Next review date:Friday, Aug 11, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Aug 11, 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 & Astronomy at UCLA seeks outstanding candidates for a part-time (35%) position as a Project Scientist in the area of Computational Microscopy. The position will focus on the development of novel computational and deep-learning algorithms for coherent diffractive (CDI), ptychography and tomography.
Tasks include i) developing new phase retrieval algorithms for CDI and ptychography; ii) developing novel tomographic algorithms for the three-dimensional reconstruction of radiation sensitive materials; and iii) incorporating deep learning into phase retrieval and tomographic algorithms. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Physics, applied mathematics, computer science or a related field, 5+ years’ experience and a demonstrated background directly applicable to the tasks, including experience with Python, MATLAB, deep learning, phase retrieval, CDI, ptychography, and tomography. Experience with image processing, scientific computing, parallel computing are significant pluses. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, arrange for 2-3 letters of reference to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit and complete a reference check authorization release form. The deadline for applications is August 11, 2023.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
-Ph.D. in Physics, applied mathematics, computer science or a related field
-5+ years’ experience and a demonstrated background directly applicable to the tasks, including experience with Python, MATLAB, deep learning, phase retrieval, CDI, ptychography, and tomography
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Bibliography - Your complete list of publications
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
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.
