Job Summary
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of experimental particle physics, to begin in August 2025.
Purdue has major involvement in the CMS, Mu2e, STAR, sPHENIX, ePIC and LSST experiments. In addition, Purdue is a member of multiple collaborations for detector R&D (DRD6, DRD8 and RDC10). Synergies exist with groups in astrophysics, theory, nuclear physics and condensed matter physics. The department offers a state‐of‐the‐art in‐house facility with resources applicable to silicon detector design, development and fabrication. We especially seek candidates who will initiate new experimental research directions in Dark Matter or flavor physics, with synergistic connections to existing research areas that will complement the current efforts within the department. Faculty are expected to establish a research program supported by extramural funding. Faculty will teach physics courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Faculty are also expected to participate in student advising as well as service to the department and university.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in physics or other closely related fields by the start of appointment.
The Department and College
The Department of Physics and Astronomy has 60 tenured and tenure-track professors, 200 graduate students, and 280 undergraduates. The Department is engaged in research in astrophysics, atomic, molecular, and optical physics, biological physics, condensed matter, high energy, nuclear physics, and physics education, as well as university-wide multidisciplinary research in data science, nanoscience, photonics, and quantum information science. The Department benefit from the resources and support in Purdue University’s Discovery Park and its interdisciplinary centers, particularly the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI) and Birck Nanotechnology Center (BNC).
For more information, see https://www.physics.purdue.edu/. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is part of the College of Science, which comprises the physical, computing and life sciences at Purdue. It is the second-largest college at Purdue with over 350 faculty and more than 6000 students. With multiple commitments of significant investment and strong alignment with Purdue leadership, the College is committed to supporting existing strengths and enhancing the scope and impact of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Purdue itself is one of the nation’s leading land-grant universities, with an enrollment of over 49,000 students primarily focused on STEM subjects. For more information, https://www.purdue.edu/purduemoves/stem-leadership.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit an application electronically to https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Physics-and-Astronmy/33843-en_US/ that includes (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a publication list, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (5) a statement of present and future research plans (4-page limit). Additionally, applicants should arrange for at least 3 letters of reference to be e-mailed to the Search Chair at ppsearch@purdue.edu. Questions regarding the position and search may be directed to Norbert Neumeister at neumeist@purdue.edu.
Applications completed by December 9, 2024 will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.