"Faculty all ranks - Theoretical Materials Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy or Department of Chemistry, at the University of California, Irvine"

Position Overview

Salary range: $80,800-$212,000 annually

Review timeline: December 1, 2025

Application Window

Open date: October 27, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Dec 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 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 University of California, Irvine (UCI), invites applications for an open rank faculty position (assistant, associate or full professor) in the area of theoretical materials science research, with an emphasis on quantum materials or quantum chemistry. The ideal candidate would lead a dynamic research program in the electronic structure of materials or molecules, integrating new directions such as machine learning or quantum computation. This position will be affiliated with either the Department of Physics and Astronomy or the Department of Chemistry, depending on the qualifications and expertise of the selected candidate.

UCI has a vibrant and collaborative research environment in materials science, anchored by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), which is supported by the National Science Foundation. UCI is also home to the Eddleman Quantum Institute (EQI), which fosters collaborations in research and education in the broad area of quantum science. Within this academic milieu, prospective candidates will find plentiful opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional growth.

Please submit your application online at AP Recruit by the deadline of 12/1/2025. The review of applications will commence immediately after the deadline and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent in physics or chemistry.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09941

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

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.

• '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, as defined by the employer.
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Job location
Irvine, CA