Specialist - Experimental Ultracold Atomic Physics - Department of Physics - Visiting Scientist at UC, Berkeley

Members of the Physics Department at the University of California, Berkeley, invite applications for an Associate Specialist in experimental ultracold atomic physics, at 100% time (full-time) with an anticipated start date in spring 2016. The researcher is expected to conduct research in specialized areas: experiments on ultracold rubidium and potassium atoms trapped within optical lattices, targeting topics in matter-wave optics and quantum magnetism. Develop and maintain a two-species quantum gas experiment, involving expertise in laser physics, low-noise electronics, low-noise photodetection, imaging and data analysis, and ultrahigh vacuum systems. Conduct leading-edge research, including studies of matter-wave optics in superlattice potentials, novel approaches to imaging, and computational imaging as applied to quantum gas research, and experiments revealing the effect of geometric frustration in bosonic and fermionic gases. The position is for one-year with the possibility of extension. Further extensions beyond this may be possible, subject to availability of funds.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact and work with members of the Physics Department at Berkeley and with the Materials Sciences Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, particularly with Professor Dan Stamper-Kurn.

Salary for this full-time position will commensurate with experience.

Basic Qualifications:
BS/BA or equivalent degree required. Experience in the areas of atomic physics and quantum optics by the time of application.

Additional Qualifications:
Publication in peer-reviewed journals by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:
We are looking for individuals with experience in quantum gas experiments including two or more atomic elements, since the present experiment involves the added complication of working with both rubidium and potassium gases. Strong record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals. Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in atomic physics or quantum optics.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary will commensurate with experience. For information on UC benefits, please visit: http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/benefits The University of California, Berkley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as they balance work and family. The university provides a comprehensive program which offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance. For a complete guide on UC Health Benefits for staff, please visit:http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/forms/pdf/complete-health-benefits- guide-for-employees.pdf

Diversity statement:
We are interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their research.

Family friendly statement:
UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.

To apply, submit curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of research interests and publications to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00969. Please provide names and email addresses of 3 potential references. The expected start date is May 1, 2016. This position will remain open until filled. Please direct questions to Dan Stamper-Kurn at dmsk@berkeley.edu.

If letters are solicited for finalists, 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 (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

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:http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondscrimAffirmAct.