Chiba University, International Center for Hadron Astrophysics

Position ID:

Chiba University-International Center for Hadron Astrophysics-P [#27801]

Position Title:

Full Professor Position in Experimental Astroparticle Physics and Multi-messenger Astronomy

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Chiba, Chiba 263-8522, Japan

Subject Areas:

Physics / Astrophysics Experiment, Experimental Particle Physics
Astrophysics / Neutrino Astronomy, High Energy Astrophysics, particle astrophysics, Time-Domain, Experimental Astrophysics

Appl Deadline:

2024/09/16 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/06/25, listed until 2024/12/25)

Position Description:

The International Center for Hadron Astrophysics (ICEHAP) at Chiba University, Japan, invites applications for a full professorship in the field of high-energy neutrino astronomy and its applications to multimessenger astronomy. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership in developing a strong research program to study astronomical phenomena with multimessenger observations, driven by the detection of high-energy neutrinos with the IceCube neutrino observatory and its future upgrade, the IceCube-Gen2 facility.

ICEHAP at Chiba University is one of the world's leading research groups in high-energy neutrino astronomy. Achievements led by ICEHAP include the first discovery of PeV-energy neutrinos, world-leading searches for ultra-high-energy cosmic neutrinos, the discovery of the anti-electron neutrino-induced Glashow resonance, and the first identification of an astronomical source emitting ultra-high-energy neutrinos with IceCube 170922A. Information on the history and science of IceCube is available at http://www.icehap.chiba-u.jp/en/icecube/index.html. ICEHAP is also playing several key roles in the design and fabrication of optical detectors for the ongoing IceCube upgrade, and is currently heavily involved in the design of the detectors to be used for IceCube-Gen2. More details are available at http://www.icehap.chiba-u.jp/en/icecube/icecubegen2.html. ICEHAP and Chiba University are providing generous research support, including dedicated funding for personnel, computing facilities, and laboratory equipment for detector development appropriate to the proposed research program. The successful candidate will also be expected to attract external research funding and establish a competitive research project in particle astrophysics and multimessenger astronomy. Cross-appointment arrangements may be made if appropriate for a highly qualified candidate.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D or equivalent in physics or a closely related field, and several years of post-doctoral experience. The review of applications will begin September 16th, 2024, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the position can be directed to Prof. Shigeru Yoshida: (syoshida@hepburn.s.chiba-u.ac.jp)

Citizens of any nationality are welcome to apply. Chiba University is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our academic community. ICEHAP is committed to promoting interdisciplinary research in neutrino astronomy and related fields in a multicultural environment. About half of the researchers in the Neutrino Astronomy Division are non-Japanese nationals. For more information about our institute, please visit http://www.icehap.chiba-u.jp/en/

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Publication list
List of acquired research funding
Statement of research plans describing their mid-term scientific strategy
Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://www.icehap.chiba-u.jp/en/

International Center for Hadron Astrophysics,
Graduate School of Science, Chiba University,
1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba City,
Chiba 263-8522, Japan