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The Department of Physics invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in theoretical physics, with specialty in any area of particle physics, cosmology, or string theory. Appointments at the rank of Associate Professor or above will be considered for candidates with an exceptional record of research excellence and academic leadership.  The current faculty at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in particle physics and cosmology include Andy Cohen, George Smoot, Henry Tye, Tao Liu, and Yi Wang. The department is hiring five new faculty in particle physics and cosmology theory and experiment.  Further information about the Department can be found at http://physics.ust.hk.

Applicants must possess a PhD degree in physics or a related field. The successful candidate should have a strong track record of research in high energy physics and/or cosmology. In addition to pursuing a vibrant research program the candidate is expected to engage in effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Starting salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Benefits including annual leave and medical/dental benefits will be provided. Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable. A contract-end gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, together with a cover letter, a list of publications, a brief statement of current interests, a plan for future research program, and three reference letters, via AcademicJobsOnline.Org at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5236

Please quote reference number "PHYS1017" in your application materials.

Screening of applications will begin as soon as possible, and will continue until the positions are filled.