Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Multimessenger Astrophysics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the area of multimessenger astrophysics.

Candidates with expertise in particle astrophysics or related data science are especially invited to apply. We seek creative individuals who will also engage in high-quality teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and who are eager to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Astroparticle physics is a longstanding specialty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Bartol Research Institute. Faculty work on cosmic rays, neutrinos and gamma rays and include members of the IceCube and IceCube-Gen2, ARA and RNO-G, ANITA and PUEO, the Pierre Auger, VERITAS and CTA Collaborations. Candidates should strengthen or complement these activities on the experimental, phenomenological, or theoretical side. The department also has expertise in synergistic astrophysics, space physics, and data science. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive start-up budget.

Review of applications will begin on 13 December 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a cover letter, a CV, a 3-page research proposal, a 1-page statement on their teaching experience and philosophy, a 1-page statement on how their teaching, research and/or service will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and contact information for 3 references at https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/497026/tenuretrack-assistant-professor-physics-and-astronomy.

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

More details are available here: https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/497026/tenuretrack-assistant-professor-physics-and-astronomy