Applicants are invited for a Research Associate position at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, starting July 2013.

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the groups of Prof. David J. Jones and Andrea Damascelli at the University of British Columbia. We are pursuing a research program of XUV laser development, photoemission spectroscopy and XUV spectroscopy. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in ultrafast lasers development, XUV science, ultra high vacuum technology, electronic circuit feedback design and implementation, and precision spectroscopy. Experience with femtosecond enhancement cavities is also a requirement for the position. The successful applicant is expected to take a leading role in our XUV precision spectroscopy project and photoemission spectroscopy research. Other major responsibilities include supervising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.  Applicants should complete the online application form (please accept the security certificate) making sure to select the Research Associate, Ultrafast Optics competition FAC-2013-04 and have at least 2 reference letters in support of your application be sent to jobs@physics.ubc.ca. Please quote competition FAC-2013-04 in those letters.  Applications will be reviewed starting June 15, 2013.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.