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University of Kentucky, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Position ID:
UK-PhysicsandAstronomy-APTHEORY2024 [#28272]
Position Title: 
Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Lexington, Kentucky 40506, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
High-Energy Theory / quantum gravity
Physics / Theoretical Physics
Quantum Information Science / quantum many-body
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2024/09/10, finished 2025/06/07, listed until 2024/12/09)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy (https://pa.as.uky.edu/) in the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Kentucky seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in the field of Theoretical Physics. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. We encourage candidates whose research portfolios include work on applications of quantum information theory, broadly defined, to quantum many-body physics, quantum field theory, or quantum gravity to apply.

A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required. A record of research excellence is expected.

In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:

1. Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae (including publication list), research statement, teaching statement (including teaching experience and philosophy) to Academic Jobs Online. Arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be submitted electronically to Academic Jobs Online.

2. Complete an application with the University of Kentucky employment system by visiting https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/548536. Note that letters of recommendation should not be submitted through the University of Kentucky employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Ganpathy Murthy (murthy@g.uky.edu) or Dr. Alfred Shapere (shapere@g.uky.edu), Professors and Search Committee Co-Chairs, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kentucky.

Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

As an equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://pa.as.uky.edu
email address
+1-859-257-6722
 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Kentucky
Lexington KY 40506-0055
USA