Stanford University/SLAC
Open-Rank, Elementary Particle Theory
Fall 2024 Particle Physics and Astrophysics Faculty Search in Elementary Particle Theory
Location: Menlo Park, California 95025
The Particle Physics & Astrophysics (PPA) Department at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University seeks applicants in an open-ranked search in elementary particle theory. Early career and mid-career applicants for positions at the untenured or tenured level are especially encouraged to apply. The search welcomes applications from candidates working broadly within all areas of elementary particle theory, but with two focus areas: physics Beyond-the-Standard-Model at colliders and beyond; and Precision Collider Theory. The successful applicant will lead a research program in theoretical elementary particle physics, supervise graduate students and research associates, and engage with SLAC, DOE and international experimental programs.
The SLAC Elementary Particle Physics theory group conducts a wide range of research in particle theory, including collider phenomenology, QCD, amplitudes, dark matter and neutrino research. It resides within the Fundamental Physics Directorate at SLAC, which includes experimental efforts on the ATLAS experiment at the LHC, multiple dark matter direct detection experiments, and the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology. Accelerator and experimental physicists at SLAC are engaged with designing future frontier colliders. There are many opportunities for interaction and collaboration with a variety of experimental efforts at SLAC.
All applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related subject field. Applicants should send materials to the search committee through AcademicJobsOnline. These materials should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a publication list), and a research statement. The research statement (three pages maximum) should include a brief summary of their expected research program. We encourage applicants, as a component of their research statement, to discuss their experience and approach to mentoring. At least three and no more than five letters of reference should be submitted as part of the application.
SLAC and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research statement a brief discussion of how they will further these goals.
Review of applications will begin on Dec. 3, 2024; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
The expected base pay range, depending on rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor), is in the range of $180 – $300K per annum based on a 12 month salary.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website (https://apptrkr.com/5743395) to complete your application:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Publication list
• Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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