The California Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the department of Applied Physics and Materials Science in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science. Our department is a unique environment where innovative, interdisciplinary, and foundational research is conducted in a collegial atmosphere.

Candidates in all areas of applied physics and materials science or related fields are invited to apply, including (but not limited to) those with a primary focus on materials characterization methods such as electron microscopy. Candidates are expected to make strong commitments to excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring. The initial appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree. Questions about the application process may be directed to: aphms-search@caltech.edu.

Please submit an online application and include a brief cover letter; curriculum vitae; relevant publications, a description of proposed research, and a statement of teaching interests. Applicants should submit a diversity and inclusion statement that discusses past and/or anticipated contributions to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, and/or outreach. Also required are three letters of recommendation, and instructions will be given for submission of letters of reference when you apply online. This position will remain open until filled, however, applications completed by December 1, 2023 will be assured of receiving full consideration.

About California Institute of Technology

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering Institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions and pressing societal challenges. Caltech is small but prizes excellence and ambition. The contributions of Caltech's faculty and alumni have earned national and international recognition, including 46 Nobel Prizes. The Institute has one of the nation's lowest student-to-faculty ratios, with 300 professorial faculty members offering a rigorous curriculum and access to varied learning opportunities and hands-on research to approximately 1,000 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students. Caltech is an independent, privately supported institution with a 124-acre campus located in Pasadena, California.

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