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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor of Physics Computational Research in Pla in LOGAN, Utah
Assistant Professor of Physics Computational Research in Plasmas Physics
Requisition ID: 2024-8618
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Science Department: Physics Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Overview The Utah State University Department of Physics invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position in computational plasma physics. Preference will be given to candidates with a track-record of using leadership class computing facilities to obtain high-impact plasma physics results. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching of a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate physics courses. This is an academic year (nine-month), tenure track position. The relative weights assigned to domains of responsibility are 50% in research, 40% in teaching, and 10% in service. A competitive start-up package is available to support an active computational physics research program. Expectations for the position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring and funding student research, establishing and maintaining a funded research program, and regularly publishing scientific results. The estimated start date for this position is August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include:
- Developing/maintaining an active, highly regarded research program in computational plasma physics
- Pursuing external research funding
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Teaching
- Service
- Other duties as assigned by the Department Head
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful candidates must have completed a PhD in physics or a related field as of the employment date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to applicants who show promise of excellence in research and teaching, and who clearly describe how their research will strengthen current departmental activities in plasma physics.
Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Research Statement to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
Teaching Philosophy to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. Letters of recommendation will be requested from references of final candidates. Please do not attach or send any letters of recommendation until requested.
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
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