Assistant Professor-Tenure System

Position Summary

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system junior faculty position in theoretical high energy physics (HEP) to enhance the existing theoretical and experimental efforts in the HEP group. The candidate should have a Ph.D in physics, and be an demonstrate expertise in higher-order calculations in quantum chromodynamics/electroweak physics, and/or in the implementation of these calculations in parton-shower Monte-Carlo programs that can be more directly compared to data. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to carry out forefront research and a commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment while fulfilling teaching and service responsibilities at MSU.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -High Energy Physics and related field

Minimum Requirements

The candidate should have a Ph.D in physics and related field

Required Application Materials

In the application, the candidate should provide (1) a cover letter discussing the candidate’s interests and experience, (2) a curriculum vitae with academic appointments, professional experience, publications and funded grants, (3) a research statement (maximum of 3 pages) describing research accomplishments and future plans for independent research and (4) a teaching statement (maximum of 3 pages), describing instructional experience and pedagogical approaches to instructional excellence. The statements should reflect the candidate’s experience/commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and how the DEI activities have been integrated in the scholarly work.  The candidate should be prepared to provide contact information for four (or more) references. Letters of recommendation will only be requested for the top applicants.   

Special Instructions

Applications should be received preferably by Nov.14 to receive full consideration. Applications will start being reviewed Nov. 15, 2024. Late submissions will be considered if suitable candidates are not identified by the deadline. 

For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Prof. Joey Huston, at email huston@msu.edu.  

Review of Applications Begins On

11/15/2024

Website

https://pa.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

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