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Faculty Position in Experimental Astrophysics/Particle-Astrophysics/Cosmology - University of Minnesota

No. 25026
Position/Title: Faculty Position in Experimental Astrophysics/Particle-Astrophysics/Cosmology
Institution: University of Minnesota

Submit Resumes To:
Attention: Julie Murphy, Human Resources
School of Physics and Astronomy
116 Church Street SE
148 Tate Laboratory of Physics
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Tel: 612-625-6928
FAX: 612-624-4578

URL1: http://employment.umn.edu
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Email Submission Address: jjmurphy@physics.umn.edu
Email Inquiries: jjmurphy@physics.umn.edu

The closing date for receipt of applications: 12/15/2008 (Application date has passed)

Job Description:

Faculty Position in Experimental Astrophysics/Particle-Astrophysics/Cosmology

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota/Twin Cities invites application for tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Experimental Astrophysics, Particle-Astrophysics and Cosmology. Successful applicants are expected to have at least two years of postdoctoral experience in the field and must have demonstrated the potential to conduct vigorous and significant research programs. The ability to teach physics effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels is required. Senior applicants may be considered for tenured appointments if they have a demonstrated record of scientific accomplishment, leadership, creativity and of effective teaching. The School has strong programs in the areas of dark matter searches, experimental cosmic microwave background, search for gravity waves, theoretical and numerical nuclear astrophysics, and theoretical cosmology. Detailed information about current research may be found at www.physics.umn.edu, which is the School’s web site. The starting date for these positions is intended to be the beginning of the 2009-2010 academic year. Applicants for these positions must go to http://employment.umn.edu (job requisition # 157860). They will be asked to provide basic personal information, a C.V., list of publications, and statements of teaching and research interests. At least three letters of reference need to be sent directly to:

Allen M. Goldman
Regents Professor and Head
School of physics and Astronomy
University of Minnesota
116 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Reviewers may also send signed letters on letterhead as pdf files by email to goldman@physics.umn.edu

The review of candidates will begin immediately, but applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. To be most useful, applications should arrive before December 15, 2008. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

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