The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental high energy physics. Under the terms of an agreement with the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois (Fermilab) this position will carry teaching release time to enable the successful candidate to develop a strong research presence on new experiments that are planned for the intensity frontier. The appointment will begin August 25, 2010. Applicants must hold a doctorate in physics and be committed to student instruction at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Prior experience in experimental particle physics is required. The University of Virginia experimental high energy group has a strong participation in the Mu2e and NOvA experiments at Fermilab. Candidates with interests in those experiments will receive special attention.
To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, cover letter, a curriculum vitae that includes your publication record, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests; both statements must be one page minimum or two pages maximum, through jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu). The job posting for this position can be located under posting number 0604396.
Candidates are required to have four letters of reference sent directly
to phys-hep-exp-pos@virginia.edu
or:
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Experimental HEP Search Department of Physics University of Virginia PO Box 400714 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4714 |
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to:
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Tammie Shifflett tms4t@virginia.edu 434-924-6565 |
Applications received on or before December 31, 2009 will be given priority consideration; however, the position remains open until filled. For information on our department please visit our website at http://www.physics.virginia.edu.
Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly committed to building diversity within its community.