The Department of Physics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks to hire at least one tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with research interests in theoretical high-energy physics. Exceptional candidates will be considered for positions with a more senior rank. Candidates whose research complements the CSU program in experimental high-energy and particle astrophysics (HEPPA) are strongly encouraged to apply. Colorado State University is a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to scholarly excellence and to research that impacts society and addresses global problems.

The Department of Physics is comprised of 21 faculty members with research programs in atomic, molecular, and optical physics; condensed matter physics; and HEPPA. Members of the CSU HEPPA research group work on several forefront experiments: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), T2K, NOvA, the Fermilab Short-Baseline Neutrino (SBN) program, MicroBooNE, DRIFT, EXO-200 and nEXO. Group members study neutrino flavor oscillations and neutrino interactions, search for evidence of sterile neutrinos, dark matter and neutrinoless double beta decay, and utilize high-performance computing for HEP applications (SciDAC4). The HEPPA program has been designated a Colorado State University Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence.

The appointed individual is expected to: (1) build a forward looking and internationally recognized research program within the framework of her/his individual areas of interest and expertise that is consistent with the goals and objectives of a university environment; (2) actively participate in the teaching/mentoring/advising of undergraduate and graduate students; (3) participate in department and university administrative governance functions; (4) engage in scholarly/professional endeavors to support his/her continued growth as a teacher and a scholar; and (5) fulfill the general faculty responsibilities in the Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual,

http://www.facultycouncil.colostate.edu/files/manual/table.html.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics or a related field. Postdoctoral and/or substantial experience beyond the Ph.D. is expected. Candidates should have an excellent record of research including significant publications in refereed journals. Evidence of initiative and leadership in research, and the potential to develop a vigorous, internationally recognized research program is essential. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching/mentoring/advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Starting Date: August 2020 or as appropriate.

Deadline: Applications completed by November 13, 2019 will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. The application materials of semifinal candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Physics.

Complete applications consist of a cover letter, detailed CV, descriptions of research plans and teaching interests, and three letters of reference. Your references will be contacted immediately upon submission of application and will receive an email with a link to submit their letter. Applications should be submitted online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/71002. Questions should be directed to Chair, Physics Search Committee, physics_hep@mail.colostate.edu.

Information about the Department of Physics may be found at http://www.physics.colostate.edu. This site also has links to information about Fort Collins and environs. Colorado State University, with an enrollment of about 28,000 students, holds the Tier 1 - Very High Research Activity ranking from the Carnegie Foundation. Fort Collins is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. It is an attractive community of about 170,000 inhabitants at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. The Front Range has developed into a high-technology hub, with companies such as AMD, Intel, HP, LSI Logic, IBM, Sun Microsystems, Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, and Lucent Technologies.

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