Faculty Position in Theoretical Nuclear Physics at the University of Minnesota
24 October 2017
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Theoretical Nuclear Physics. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, or other related fields and should have demonstrated the potential to conduct a vigorous and significant research program as evidenced by their publication record and supporting letters from recognized leaders in the field. The ability to teach physics effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels is required.
The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, although a more senior appointment will be considered for a candidate with exceptional qualifications.
The University of Minnesota has a strong and well-supported theoretical nuclear physics group pursuing topics that include heavy ion collisions at RHIC and LHC, AdS/QCD, finite temperature field theory, neutron stars, neutrino astrophysics, supernova explosions and gamma-ray bursts, evolution and nucleosynthesis of massive stars, and chemical evolution of galaxies. The group also has significant overlap in interests with members of the Fine Theoretical Physics Institute and the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Applications are encouraged from researchers working on the above or any other topics in theoretical nuclear physics.
The expected starting date for this position is August 27, 2018, although an earlier or later start can be arranged.
Candidates for this position (Job ID 320296) must go to https://z.umn.edu/TheoreticalNuclearPhysicsFaculty2017 and submit an application online. Application materials, which must be submitted as a single PDF file, should include a cover letter, a current C.V. with a list of publications, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and the names of at least three references with complete address and contact information.
Candidates should arrange to have letters of reference (signed and on official letterhead) sent directly to jjmurphy@umn.edu as PDF files no later than December 15, 2017. Alternatively, letters of reference may be sent to
Professor Ronald Poling, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota, 116 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
All materials including letters of reference must be received by December 15, 2017 for full consideration. Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2017, and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
PhD School "Frontiers in Nuclear and Hadronic Physics
23 October 2017
It is now possible to register for the PhD School “Frontiers in Nuclear and Hadronic Physics” which will take place at the Galileo Galilei Institute for Theoretical Physics in Florence from Feb, 26 2018 to Mar, 09 2018; Deadline for applications: Dec, 15 2017.
The school is primarily addressed to Ph.D. students in theoretical nuclear physics, but the participation of experimentalists and post-docs is also encouraged.
Let us stress the fact that there is no registration fee and that local support can be provided in a limited number of cases.
The school is characterized by rather long and pedagogical courses (6-10 hours), mostly using the blackboard.
The program is:
Francisco Barranco, University of Sevilla: Many-body theory and low energy spectroscopy 6h
Horst Lenske, University of Giessen: Theory and applications of nuclear direct reactions 10h
Gabriel Martinez Pinedo, Technical University, Darmstadt: Stellar nucleosynthesis 8h
Petr Navratil, TRIUMF, Vancouver: Ab initio methods in nuclear physics 10h
Cedric Simenel, Australian National University, Canberra: Microscopic dynamical approaches to nuclear reactions 6h
Postdoctoral position at TRIUMF (Nuclear Theory)
18 October 2017
The Theory Department at TRIUMF has a postdoctoral position available in
low-energy nuclear theory starting in the fall of 2018. More information can be found at:
Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Western Michigan University
09 October 2017
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Nuclear Theory Program of Western Michigan University (WMU) is available for immediate opening. The selected candidate is expected to advance relativistic nuclear field theory based on fundamental concepts for nucleon-nucleon interaction and to apply it to modern aspects of nuclear structure investigated at next-generation rare isotope beam (RIB) facilities. The position is jointly funded by the NSF Career Program and Western Michigan University with an initial one year appointment, with the possibility of renewal up to additional one or two years based upon performance and funding.
Interested candidates are invited to apply via WMU server at the following link (Posting Number 0604170):
including a Cover Letter highlighting qualifications, a CV with a list of publications, a brief (1-2 pages) Research Statement, and three names and contact information of potential references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will conclude when the position is filled. For full consideration, a complete application should be received by November 4, 2017.
For additional information and questions regarding this position, please, contact Dr. Elena Litvinova at elena.litvinova@wmich.edu.