Assistant Professor of Physics Computational Research in Plasmas Physics

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 whoclearly 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.  

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

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