Assistant Professor of Physics

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Job Summary:

The UW-Madison has highly ranked research programs in theoretical, computational, and experimental plasma physics and fusion research. The Physics Department seeks outstanding candidates with expertise in computational and theoretical plasma physics who will develop a leading research program in one or more areas of fusion, plasma astrophysics, space physics, and basic plasma physics. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues in experimental and theoretical research programs in the Department and broader UW-Madison plasma community.

Responsibilities:

The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2023.

The candidate will be expected to perform teaching at all levels. Undergraduate and graduate classroom and individual instruction as well as supervision of graduate thesis research are required, and the candidate will be expected to help support the department's commitment to advance diversity and equity. Candidate will be expected to conduct high-impact scholarly research as well as provide service to the department, college, university and academic community nationally or internationally.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
Ph.D. in Physics, with specialization in Plasma Physics

Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral research experience in plasma physics is required.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 21, 2023

How to Apply:

Candidates must apply online at jobs.wisc.edu; search for position Assistant Professor of Physics (PVL 267644) and click on "." Applicants must upload the following:
- Cover Letter/Statement of Interest;
- CV with publications;
- One document that contains both: Research Statement and Teaching Statement;
- A Diversity Statement addressing past and potential contributions to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and service.
In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and email address for 3 letters of reference (letter writers will be contacted directly by UW).

The deadline for ensuring full consideration is December 5, 2022, however the position will remain open and application may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

MARK ERIKSSON
CHAIR@PHYSICS.WISC.EDU
608-263-2267
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PHYSICS/PHYSICS

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

267644-FA

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