Classification Title: |
Assistant Professor in High Energy Theoretical Physics |
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Job Description: |
As part of a major faculty hiring initiative, the Department of Physics at the University of Florida (UF) seeks a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in High Energy Theoretical (HET) Physics to begin on August 16, 2018. Highly qualified candidates from all areas of HET physics are encouraged to apply. Presently, the HET group has a broad range of research activities in formal theory, phenomenology, and particle astrophysics. The group members belong to the Institute for Fundamental Theory and enjoy close collaboration with a large experimental particle physics group which is actively involved with the ADMX, ALPS, Belle, CDMS, CMS, DUNE, MINERvA and MiniBooNE experiments. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). |
Advertised Salary: |
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package. |
Minimum Requirements: |
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent), and postdoctoral research experience is expected. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body, while establishing a well-recognized research program, is essential. |
Preferred Qualifications: |
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Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Applications must be submitted online at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/504678?lApplicationSubSourceID= and must include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with publication list, a statement of research and proposed activities, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three to five references. Reference providers will only be notified of their upload link once an application is submitted in full, so early completion of an application is highly recommended. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 15, 2017 and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact Prof. Konstantin Matchev (matchev@ufl.edu). The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. |
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