Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) Permanent Member

The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks applications for a Permanent Member with an anticipated start of Fall 2025. The KITP contributes to all areas of theoretical physics through its programs, conferences, and the research of the permanent members, postdoctoral scholars and graduate fellows. The finalist recommended for hire will be offered a joint appointment as a member of the KITP, and as a tenured ladder faculty member of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Physics Department. All fields of theoretical physics are being considered.

Duties of a Permanent Member are to carry out research, provide scientific leadership for the Institute, and mentor KITP's early-career scientists. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

A PhD in Physics or a closely allied field at the time of application.

Preferred applicants will be in a faculty (or research equivalent) position at the time of application, have a demonstrated record of outstanding research in theoretical physics, highly active current or near-term research program, demonstrated ability to mentor early career scientists, record of teaching, and demonstrated commitment to intellectual leadership within the discipline.

• 3 required (contact information only)

At the time shortlisted candidates accept an invitation for interview, the department will request letters

through UCRecruit from references listed on the shortlisted candidate's application.

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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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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 University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.