Employment: Tenure Track Faculty 

College: Natural Sciences 

Department: Physics 

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $85,000 – $98,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Position Summary: The Department of Physics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with research interests in Computational Physics and Data Science with a focus on research that overlaps, or complements, ongoing research in the department (Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Condensed-Matter Physics, or High-Energy and Astro-Particle Physics). Exceptional candidates will be considered for positions with a more senior rank. 

The appointed individual is expected to: (1) build a forward looking and internationally recognized research program within the framework of their individual areas of interest and expertise that is consistent with the goals and objectives of a university environment; (2) actively participate in the teaching/mentoring/advising of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in both Physics and Data Science; (3) participate in department and university administrative governance functions; (4) engage in scholarly/professional endeavors to support their continued growth as a teacher and a scholar; and (5) fulfill the general faculty responsibilities in the Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual, https://facultycouncil.colostate.edu/faculty-manual/.  

Required Job Qualifications:  

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics or a related field. 

Preferred Job Qualifications:  

• Scholarly/professional experience and record of past research accomplishments. This includes postdoctoral and/or substantial experience beyond the Ph.D. Candidates should have an excellent record of research that includes significant publications in refereed journals. Evidence of initiative and leadership in research in physics, utilizing data science techniques, and the potential to develop a vigorous, internationally recognized research program is essential. 
• A proposed research plan that overlaps, or complements, research in the department and that can lead to an internationally recognized program. 
• Potential to contribute to teaching/mentoring/advising undergraduate and graduate students in both Physics and Data Science. 
• Ability to contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the department. 

Application Instructions Summary: 

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. 

Applications completed by November 19, 2023 by 11:59 pm (MT) will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include: 

• A cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position. 
• Professional CV 
• Statement of teaching experience and interests (1 page limit) 
• Statement of research experience and interests (3 page limit) 
• Statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion (1 page limit) 
• Names and contact information for three references. References will be contacted immediately upon submission of application and will receive an email with a link to submit their letter. Letters of recommendation must be submitted prior to November 26, 2023. No mail in applications or letters will be accepted. 

The application materials will be reviewed by the search committee and the application materials for semi-finalists will be shared with the full Department of Physics faculty. 

If you have questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Prof. Norm Buchanan (Norm.Buchanan@colostate.edu) 

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Kristin McLaughlin (Kristin.Mclaughlin@colostate.edu) 

For full position details and to apply, visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/134836. 

Employment: Tenure Track Faculty

College: Natural Sciences

Department: Physics

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $85,000 – $98,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Summary:         

The Department of Physics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with research interests in experimental condensed matter physics (CME). Exceptional candidates will be considered for positions with a more senior rank. Candidates from all areas of CME are encouraged to apply, especially those whose research interests complement the CSU program in condensed matter physics.

The appointed individual is expected to: (1) build a forward-looking and internationally recognized research program within the framework of their individual areas of interest and expertise that is consistent with the goals and objectives of a university environment; (2) actively participate in the teaching/mentoring/advising of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers; (3) participate in department and university administrative governance functions; (4) engage in scholarly/professional endeavors to support their continued growth as a teacher and a scholar; and (5) fulfill the general faculty responsibilities in the Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual, https://facultycouncil.colostate.edu/faculty-manual/.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics or a related field.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral and/or substantial experience beyond the Ph.D. is expected. Candidates should have an excellent record of research that includes significant publications in refereed journals. Evidence of initiative and leadership in research.
• Ability to develop an internationally recognized research program that complements existing programs in the Department and provides compelling opportunities for students.
• Potential to contribute to teaching/mentoring/advising undergraduate and graduate students in physics.
• Potential to contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the department.

Application Instructions Summary:

Applications completed by December 4, 2023 by 11:59 pm (MT) will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include:

• A cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position.
• Professional CV
• Statement of teaching experience and interests (2 page limit)
• Statement of proposed research program (4 page limit)
• Statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion (1 page limit)
• Names and contact information for three references. References will be contacted immediately upon submission of application and will receive an email with a link to submit their letter. The letters of recommendation should be received within one week after the full consideration date. No mail in applications or letters will be accepted.

The application materials will be reviewed by the search committee and the application materials for semi-finalists will be shared with the full Department of Physics faculty.

If you have questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Prof. Kristen Buchanan (Kristen.Buchanan@colostate.edu)

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Kristin McLaughlin (Kristin.Mclaughlin@colostate.edu)

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

For full position details and to apply, visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/134841.

Employment: Postdoctoral Fellows

College: Natural Sciences

Department: Physics

Proposed Annual Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Summary:         

The High-Energy Physics theory group of Prof. Julia Gehrlein in the Department of Physics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks applications for a 2 year postdoctoral fellow position in theoretical particle physics with the possibility for a 1-year extension subject to available funding. The position will involve phenomenological studies of physics beyond the Standard Model, including but not limited to topics such as neutrino physics, dark matter, matter—anti-matter asymmetry, and particle cosmology.

The position will be in Prof. Gehrlein’s HEPPA theory group which focuses on neutrino physics and the phenomenology of a variety of models beyond the Standard Model of particle physics and has close ties to Prof. Berger’s HEPPA theory group. Furthermore, members of the theory group interact with the HEPPA experiment groups who work on several forefront experiments to explore the fundamental properties of neutrinos: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), T2K, NOvA, Fermilab Short-Baseline Neutrino (SBN) program, EXO-200 and nEXO. The HEPPA program has been designated a Colorado State University Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence.

Required Job Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree in physics or related field by position start date (9/1/2024).
• Research experience in theoretical high energy particle and/or astroparticle physics

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently on original research projects.
• Strong record of scientific publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience in computational physics and/or scientific computer programming
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

Application Instructions Summary:

Applications completed by November 11, 2023 by 11:59 pm (MT) will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled.

A complete application includes: Cover Letter which addressed the minimum and preferred qualifications, Resume, Statement of Research Philosophy, and the names and contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted immediately upon submission of application and will receive an email with a link to submit their letter. No mail in applications or letters will be accepted.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

For full position details and to apply, visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/134206.

Employment: Continuing/Contract

College: Natural Sciences

Department: Physics

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $68,000 – $73,000; Salary is based on 9-month academic year and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Summary:   

The Department of Physics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks to hire a non-tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor whose primary duties would involve teaching large-enrollment introductory physics courses. This is a continuing position, with opportunities for advancement in rank.

The appointed individual is expected to: (1) teach large-enrollment introductory physics courses, particularly the algebra-based physics sequence; (2) mentor the teaching assistants who serve as laboratory and recitation instructors for those courses, as well as any undergraduate learning assistants; (3) advance the mission of the department through additional activities (see below), to be negotiated with the Department Chair; (4) participate in department and university administrative governance functions; engage in scholarly/professional endeavors to support their continued growth as a teacher and a scholar; and fulfill the general faculty responsibilities in the Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual, https://facultycouncil.colostate.edu/faculty-manual/.

Additional activities: The department has a variety of needs towards which the appointed individual could contribute, such as

• Academic advising of physics majors
• Recruitment and retention of physics majors
• Teaching the physics majors “freshman seminar” course
• Training of new physics graduate students with respect to their roles as educators
• Support of the calculus-based introductory courses
• Additional teaching of face-to-face courses
• Teaching, support, or development of online courses
• Additional support of the department’s lecture-demonstration facility

The applicant should choose one or two of these items, and, in the Statement Regarding Additional Activities, describe why those are of particular interest and how their background may have prepared them for those activities.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics or a related field.
• Applicants must have experience as a primary instructor of a post-secondary introductory physics or astronomy course.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience teaching large-enrollment courses
• Experience teaching algebra-based physics in a post-secondary setting
• Experience supervising and mentoring teaching assistants
• Experience in other activities that could contribute to the mission of the department, such as academic advising; undergraduate major recruitment and retention; teaching a freshman seminar; training of GTAs; course coordination, online course development and instruction, or lecture-demonstration management.
• Potential to contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the department.

Application Instructions Summary:

Applications completed by December 15, 2023 by 11:59 pm (MT) will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled.  Applications must be submitted electronically and should include:

• A cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position.
• Professional CV
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (3 page limit)
• Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (1 page limit)
• Statement Regarding Additional Activities (1 page limit; see above)

Names and contact information for three references. These references will be contacted immediately to request letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be received within one week after the full consideration date.

The application materials will be reviewed by the search committee and the application materials for semi-finalists will be shared with the full Department of Physics faculty.

If you have questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Prof. Martin Gelfand (Martin.Gelfand@colostate.edu)

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Kristin McLaughlin (Kristin.Mclaughlin@colostate.edu)

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

For full position details and to apply, visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/135279.