Assistant Professor, Experimental High-Energy Particle Physics

Description

The Department of Physics at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Experimental High Energy Physics.

Position Description

We encourage applicants conducting research in all areas of experimental high energy physics, with a preference for candidates who will strengthen and/or complement the existing collider-based efforts at Yale. The department participates in the ATLAS collaboration, as well as other smaller experiments, and Yale University is also making significant investments in data science, artificial intelligence, and instrumentation development. We welcome candidates whose work intersects with these fields.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Initiate a vibrant research program.
• Be an engaged member of the Physics Department.
• Excel in teaching physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2025.

Application Deadline

Applications that are complete by December 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. We also welcome nominations for the position, which should be directed to the email address below.

Contact Information

Please address questions and nominations to the chair of the search committee, Nikhil Padmanabhan, via PhysParticleSearch@mailman.yale.edu.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated potential for establishing a strong research program in experimental high energy physics.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Application Instructions

Applicants should create a profile in Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/157486) and submit the following documents:

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A research statement (up to 4 pages), highlighting future research plans both short-term and long-term. This statement should also include the candidate’s vision for building and maintaining an inclusive research group.
• A teaching statement (up to 2 pages), including a description of the candidate’s philosophy and experience.
• A list of 3-5 of the candidate's most significant publications, annotated with a description of their contributions. Copies of the papers are not required.

In addition, applicants should arrange for 3-4 referees to upload letters of recommendation by the due date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

 

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.