Employment

Faculty Position in Particle Astrophysics
Iowa State University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in particle astrophysics to begin August 2010.

ISU is currently involved in Very High Energy Gamma Ray Astrophysics, the VERITAS observatory (http://veritas.sao.arizona.edu/) and the development of future instruments such as AGIS (www.agis-observatory.org). The successful candidate must have a Ph. D. in physics or related field and is expected to lead a strong research program in particle astrophysics that relates to dark matter searches, the understanding of cosmic accelerators and the origin of cosmic rays. Furthermore, candidates are expected to have an established research record.

All candidates should demonstrate promise for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Further information about the Department of Physics & Astronomy can be found on the web at http://www.physastro.iastate.edu/.

Submitted applications should include a discussion of the candidate’s present and future research and teaching plans, a CV including a list of publications, and at least three letters of recommendation.

Applications should reach us prior to October 15, 2009 to receive full consideration and must be submitted online at https://www.iastatejobs.com. Please be prepared to attach:

  1. A summary statement summarizing interests and skills applicable to the position,
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Writing samples or publications and
  4. The name, address and phone number of three references.

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All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.

For questions regarding this vacancy please contact Joseph Shinar, Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy, jshinar@iastate.edu or Frank Krennrich, Search Committee Chair, krennrich@iastate.edu.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, 35 miles north of Des Moines, and has an enrollment of approximately 26,000 students.

Questions regarding this application process should be directed to 515-294-4800 or email employment@iastate.edu.

Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

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