The Grainger College of Engineering: Research Assistant Professor - Physics at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Department of Physics - Research Assistant Professor




The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks highly qualified candidates for a full-time Research Assistant Professor. Exceptional researchers and scientists in the area of particle physics will be considered. The Physics Department is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, with a focus on diversifying the faculty. We are seeking faculty who can teach in these and other areas while contributing to the diversity and excellence in our programs and courses through their research, teaching and service.


Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Ideal candidates include those who demonstrate evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service endeavors.


The Nuclear Physics group at UIUC is presently involved in several key experiments. In the area of QCD, the group has key roles in relativistic heavy ion research with both the ATLAS experiment at the LHC and the sPHENIX experiment at BNL, and in hadron structure physics at E1039 at Fermilab and the COMPASS experiment at CERN. We also have broad QCD theory support. Members of the Nuclear Physics group are also playing leading roles in neutron electric dipole moment searches at the SNS and at the ILL.


Our faculty and students are affiliated with and have access to world-class experimental and computational facilities located in on-campus multidisciplinary research (fundamental and translational) centers and laboratories, including: Applied Research Institute , Advanced Materials Testing and Evaluation Laboratory ,,a href=">Aerodynamics Research Laboratory , the Coordinated Science Laboratory , the Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies , Materials Research Laboratory , Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab , the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology , and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications .


A doctoral degree in Physics or a related field is required at the start date, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a non-tenure track faculty position appointed on a 9-month service basis paid over twelve months. The budgeted salary range for the position is $85,000 to $95,00. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 13, 2025. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. A start date is expected in the fall of 2025; however, this is negotiable.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu . The application package should include: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a statement of teaching goals and interests, 3) a statement of previous research accomplishments and future research plans, 4) a statement on commitment to diversity, 5) a publications list, and 6) names and contact information of four references (no letters), all in a single PDF file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to Stephanie Swearingen, sswearin@illinois.edu .


We have an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff (https://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/) .


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .


Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1027334
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu