Job Information
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Assistant Professor - Experimental Nuclear Physics - 492550 in Houston, Texas
Department: Physics
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Description:
The Department of Physics at the University of Houston seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant professorship with an experimentalist specializing in nuclear physics. Exceptional candidates with a strong background in high energy nuclear physics are encouraged to apply. The local group is actively involved in ALICE at LHC, STAR at RHIC, and ePIC at the future EIC. The primary motivation for this position is to further strengthen the existing efforts towards the experimental program at the EIC. Candidates must have a strong record of scholarship and be able to establish and sustain a robust, externally funded research program. Preference will be given to those with postdoctoral experience. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching a wide range of physics courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as in mentoring students in research. Effective communication skills are required.
Applications should include: (1) a detailed cover letter describing the applicant's background and qualifications for the position, (2) a statement of philosophy, interest, and experience in teaching, (3) a detailed statement of proposed research, including plans for involving students and for seeking external support, (4) a full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. The applicants must apply at: https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/ .
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue through Dec. 1, 2024 or until the position is filled. For any questions, please contact Dr. Rene Bellwied (bellwied@uh.edu). This position is part of the Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) initiative .
The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Qualifications
PhD in physics or related field
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon the selection of the final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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