Particle Physicist Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Description This is a re-advertisment and prior advertisement was posted from October 2, 2024, to February 21, 2025. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below: Title: Assistant Professor in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics Position Number: 0082101 Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences - Department of Physics & Astronomy Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Date Posted: February 21, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled - application review begins March 17, 2025 Monthly Type: 9 months Tenure Track: Tenure Track Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Job Description TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN ELEMENTARY PARTICLE THEORY: The Physics and Astronomy (P&A) Department in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) 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.

The experimental high energy physics activities at the University of Hawai'i 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 (IfA). More information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/ 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 student 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.

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) The applicant should arrange for 5 professional reference letters to be uploaded at AcademicJobsOnline. Only electronic applications are accepted via AcademicJobsOnline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28642 All complete applications received prior to March 20, 2025, 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. Inquires: Email Danny Marfatia (dmarf8@hawaii.edu) EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ 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

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