Hearne Research Chair in Theoretical Physics (Full Professor with Tenure)

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Archive Date: 
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Louisiana State University
Department Name: 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
204 Thomas Boyd Hall
City: 
Baton Rouge
State/Province: 
LA
Zip/Postal: 
70803
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University invites applications for its Hearne Research Chair in Theoretical Physics.  The successful candidate must qualify for a tenured professorship, have an exceptional record of research accomplishment and will be expected to teach and establish an innovative and dynamic research program.  The Hearne Chair has an endowment of approximately $1M, the annual interests of which the Chair holder has discretion over.The Department consist of faculty working in a broad range of disciplines, including theoretical and observational astrophysics, space physics, particle astrophysics, neutrino physics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, quantum information science, condensed matter physics, materials science, theoretical and experimental high energy physics and nuclear physics, theoretical general relativity, experimental gravitational wave detection, and medical physics. 

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field with five years of successful service as an associate professor; strong international reputation; demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and extensive publication record.

Applicants must provide a vita, a statement of research experience and interests and teaching philosophy. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled.

Included Benefits: 

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Application Deadline: 
Monday, February 15, 2021
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Louisiana State University
City: 
Baton Rouge
State/Province: 
Louisiana
Zip/Postal Code: 
70803
Country: 
United States of America
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Dr. Jorge Pullin
Subject: 
Hearne Research Chair in Theoretical Physics Position