University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Position ID:

University of Hawaii at Manoa-Department of Physics and Astronomy-HEP [#28642]

Position Title:

Assistant Professsor in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States of America

Subject Area:

Particle Physics / Phenomenology

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/10/01)

Position Description:

The Physics and Astronomy (P&A) Department in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa invites applications for a permanent full-time (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor with a broad range of research interests in theoretical particle physics to begin approximately August 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will overlap with as well as bring a new direction to the current activities in the high energy theory group that include: neutrino physics and astrophysics, physics beyond the Standard Model, dark matter physics, flavor physics and CP violation, gravitational wave physics, and cosmology.

Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, providing service to the Department, University, profession and community. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics. 2. Providing mentoring and research opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate studens and postdoctoral students. 3. Establishing a vigorous extramurally funded research program in the broad area of phenomenological particle physics, including applications of particle physics to cosmology and particle astrophysics.

The experimental high energy physics activities at the University of Hawaii presently include studies of CP violation in heavy quark decays, neutrino physics and astrophysics, radio detection of high energy particles, direct dark matter detection, studies of cosmic rays using satellites and balloons, and development of new particle detectors, accelerators, and associated instrumentation. The Department also collaborates closely with the institute for Astronomy. More information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://www.phys.hawaii.edu.

The UHM campus is dedicated to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is responsive to Native Hawaiians and reflective of Indigenous Hawai‘i where all can learn, grow, connect, and heal. UHM is also a designated Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Earned Ph.D. in physics or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in a field relevant to the position by the time of hire. 2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. 3. Evidence of research productivity. 4. University teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications: 1. At least three years of post-doctoral experience in elementary particle theory at the time of application. 2. Interest and ability for teaching a broad range of physics courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. 3. Demonstrated record of an independent research program in theoretical particle physics. 4. Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate student research. 5. Demonstrated scholarly achievement in forefront areas of elementary particle theory research.

To Apply: The applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter specifying the position and the research area; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; (3) a statement on research interests, activities, and plans (no more than 5 pages); (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (no more than 3 pages); (5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 2 pages); (6) the applicant should arrange for 5 professional reference letters to be uploaded at AcademicJobsOnline.

Only electronic applications are accepted via AcademicJobsOnline. All complete applications received prior to December 1, 2024, will receive full consideration; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered and official transcripts with degree conferred will be required upon hire.

Inquiries: Marfatia, Danny (dmarf8@hawaii.edu)

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA: The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Application Materials Required:

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

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Diversity Statement
Five or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

www.phys.hawaii.edu

Department of Physics and Astronomy
2505 Correa Road
Watanabe 416
Honolulu, HI 96822