Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Position in

Experimental Elementary Particle Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor position in experimental particle physics.  The department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research and excellence in teaching. The Northwestern Department of Physics and Astronomy has a very active and broad-based research program in particle physics that includes CMS Collider Physics at the LHC and Neutrino Physics at Fermilab, and that aims to include particle astrophysics. The future of the particle physics program is not necessarily limited to these current areas of strength, and we encourage all competitive candidates with research interests that will broaden the scope of particle physics research at Northwestern to apply.

The Department has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

1. Prepare a separate PDF (4M max file size) for each of these documents using the naming convention in parentheses (required):

• Your cover letter to the Search Committee

(LastName_FirstInitial_Letter_EXPSearch.pdf) example: Smith_D_Letter_EXPSearch.pdf

• Your curriculum vitae

(LastName_FirstInitial_CV_EXPSearch.pdf) example: Smith_D_CV_EXPSearch.pdf

• Your Publication List

(LastName_FirstInitial_Publications_EXPSearch.pdf) example: Smith_D_Publications_EXPSearch.pdf

• Your Research Statement

(LastName_FirstInitial_Research_EXPSearch.pdf) example: Smith_D_Research_EXPSearch.pdf

• Your Teaching Statement

(LastName_FirstInitial_Teaching_EXPSearch.pdf) example: Smith_D_Teaching_EXPSearch.pdf

2. Prepare a list of names and email address for your external references (3 names required but you may list up to 5 names).

Within a few business days of receiving your online application, your references will be emailed iinstructions for uploading a letter of recommendation. References will be asked to use the following naming convention: YourLastName_YourFirstInitial_Recommender'sLastName.pdf (example: Smith_T_Jones.pdf). The Deadline is January 2, 2012.

3. Submit application

When your .pdf files and list of references are complete, you may proceed to the Online Application. All required fields must be filled in before you click the "Submit" button. The system will not accept incomplete applications. You will receive an email confirmation shortly after your application has been received.

Applications must be submitted by January 2, 2012 with letters of recommendation submitted by January 2, 2012.

 

4. Optional

you may submit one PDF (4M max file size) that includes up to 3 of your publications using the naming convention LastName_FirstInitial_Pubs_EXPSeach (example: Smith_D_Pubs_EXPSearch.pdf