The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system junior faculty position in theoretical high energy physics (HEP) to enhance the existing theoretical and experimental eCorts in the HEP group. The candidate should have a Ph.D in physics, and demonstrate expertise in higher-order calculations in quantum chromodynamics/electroweak physics, and/or in the implementation of these calculations in parton-shower Monte-Carlo programs that can be more directly compared to data. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to carry out forefront research and a commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment while fulfilling teaching and service responsibilities at MSU.

In the application, the candidate should provide (1) a cover letter discussing the candidate’s interests and experience, (2) a curriculum vitae with academic appointments, professional experience, publications and funded grants, (3) a research statement (maximum of 3 pages) describing research accomplishments and future plans for independent research and (4) a teaching statement (maximum of 3 pages), describing instructional experience and pedagogical approaches to instructional excellence. The statements should reflect the candidate’s experience/commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and how the DEI activities have been integrated in the scholarly work. The candidate should be prepared to provide contact information for four (or more) references. Letters of recommendation will only be requested for the top applicants.

Details about the position and the application procedure are provided below: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/assistant-professor-tenure-system , posting #995948.

Applications should be received preferably by Nov.14 to receive full consideration. Applications will start being reviewed Nov. 15, 2024. Late submissions will be considered if suitable candidates are not identified by the deadline.

For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Prof. Joey Huston, at email huston@msu.edu.

“MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life, and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.” MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.