Tenure-Track Research Position in Experimental Nuclear Physics at GSI/FAIR
01 October 2018
Faculty Position in Nuclear Physics at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada
26 September 2018
Theoretical Postdoc position in Nuclear Structure and Reactions at INFN-Pisa
26 September 2018
Associate Professor to the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology
24 September 2018
Information about the research and the department Do you work with fundamental or applied science? Can your research contribute to solutions that address challenges in health, energy or sustainability? Is your strength in experimental research, research instrument design, computational science or pure theory?
We seek an Associate Professor to the Department of Physics, who are willing to take responsibility for the continued progress and development of our Department’s scientific disciplines, teaching responsibilities and utilization commitments. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds!
The Physics Department has 250 employees including 40 faculty members, and carries out research within the areas of experimental and theoretical materials science, nanoscience and nanooptics; within biological physics, surface physics and theoretical physics, as well as within subatomic and plasma physics. Furthermore, we develop experimental methods in many of these areas, in particular within advanced optical and electron microscopy and spectroscopy. The Department has a very broad and interdisciplinary profile including activities driven by fundamental questions and curiosity, as well as by societal needs and development. The interdisciplinarity is manifested in the Department’s active involvement in many cross-departmental activities within Chalmers in the fields of energy, nanotechnology, materials and life science, and fundamental science, as well as through diverse industrial collaborations. Organizing research, teaching and outreach in such thematic clusters creates exceptional possibilities for collaboration in creative, dynamic and cross-disciplinary work environments at Chalmers. We also have access to world-class research infrastructure, including a clean room facility for advanced micro- and nanofabrication, a state-of-the-art materials analysis laboratory, and well-organized computing facilities.
Major responsibilities The appointment as associate professor is a faculty position that requires documented scientific expertise. This means that the candidate must demonstrate excellent understanding of her/his research field, the ability to independently lead high quality research efforts, and the ability to attract external research funding, as well as provide proof that she/he is able to successfully supervise students. We also expect well-documented pedagogical competence, the potential to lead and develop research and teaching, and the proven ability to collaborate with external partners and stakeholders.
The recruited associate professor will be given the opportunity to design her/his unique and autonomous research profile. Additionally, the successful candidate will receive a support package with funding for at least one PhD student, relocation support and a leadership program.
Position summary Full-time permanent employment
Qualifications • A PhD degree in physics or a related area. • Performed high-quality research. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. • Demonstrated ability to work in international collaborations. • Demonstrated pedagogical competence e.g. through her/his own teaching material, teaching experience, course evaluation material or similar. • Demonstrated ability to attract external funding. • Demonstrated supervision experience at both the MSc and PhD-level. • Demonstrated contribution to utilization of research through for example a spin-off or similar is considered a merit.
The position of associate professor requires scientific expertise that is considerably higher than that required for a doctoral degree (corresponding to admission as docent) and at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or corresponding expertise. You must be accustomed to teaching and be a skilled educator. For this reason, we place a great deal of emphasis on your pedagogical portfolio. Experience from performing academic research or qualified research and development in industry/the public sector is a requirement.
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you must be able to teach in Swedish on undergraduate level after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.
Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure The application should be marked with Ref 20180397 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below:
CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Family name, Ref. number) • CV, include complete list of publications • Previous teaching and pedagogic experiences • Other information, such as previous employment or leadership qualifications and positions of trust • Two references that we can contact
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) Two to three pages that include: • Introduction of yourself, presentation of your qualifications and description of your future research plans • Previous research fields and main research results • Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues in which you are primarily interested?
Other documents: Publications: • Copies of your most relevant publications in full format (maximum of five publications). It is a good idea to attach the files as a PDF or compress them into a Zip file. • Copies of a maximum of five other publications that substantiate your other qualifications (for example, educational publications and popular science articles) • The applicant is expected to upload a 5-year research plan – no longer than 5 A4 pages – communicating her/his research direction and long-term vision together with the application.
Pedagogical qualifications: • Please use the specified format for the Pedagogical Portfolio when you compile your pedagogical qualifications • Certificates of courses completed in pedagogy for higher education (15 ECTS points, 10 Swedish credit points in the previous credit system), or other equivalent courses, or proven equivalent pedagogical expertise.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).
Application deadline: 15th of November 2018
For questions, please contact: Professor Thomas Nilsson, Head of department E-mail: Thomas.Nilsson@chalmers.se Phone: +46 31-772 3258
*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Building Futures, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
Research Associate in Experimental Nuclear Science – Nuclear Reactions at NSCL
14 September 2018
Position Summary The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a fixed-term research associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) position in the area of experimental nuclear science, who will work in the HiRA (High Resolution Array) group led by Prof. William Lynch (lynch@nscl.msu.edu).
One research area of the HiRA group focuses on the understanding the nuclear equation of state which is relevant to characterize the properties of neutron-rich systems including the recent observation of neutron star merger event. The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in studying the nuclear equation of state at low density including the simulations and analysis of heavy ion collision data acquired recently in a long experimental campaign. The candidate is also expected to lead in designing and setting upcoming experiments to measure the fission barriers of exotic nuclei with NSCL Active-Target Time-Projection Chamber (AT-TPC). The latter series of experiments provides important information on the fission cycling in the r-process. The postdoc is expected to work closely with theorists to understand the data.
NSCL is one of the world’s flagship nuclear science research facilities. The Laboratory’s research program is broad: fast, stopped, and reaccelerated beams of rare-isotopes are available to address key scientific questions concerning the creation of the elements in the cosmos, the limits of nuclear stability, the properties of nuclei with extreme neutron-to-proton ratios, and the equation of state of neutron-rich nuclear matter as it may exist inside neutron stars. Postdoctoral researchers play an important role in expanding, improving and utilizing the world-class experimental capabilities at the Laboratory. Experimentalists often work closely with theorists in the Laboratory and beyond and projects can involve high-performance computing.
NSCL is part of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beam (FRIB) Laboratory, which aspires to become the world’s leading laboratory for education and research in rare isotope science, in accelerator science, and in applications of rare isotopes to meet societal needs. To realize this vision, the FRIB Laboratory builds on the expertise and the achievements of NSCL as it establishes FRIB, which will extend the frontier of nuclear science through unprecedented discovery potential.
Research Associate positions are typically for two years, depending on the availability of funds. Renewal for the second year is based on a performance evaluation. A third year is possible, subject to funding and satisfactory performance evaluations.
Besides the excellent research environment, the FRIB Laboratory offers a strong program for mentoring postdoctoral researchers in preparation for the next steps in their careers. Postdoctoral researchers play a role in running the Laboratory, from leading forefront research to serving on important committees. They help supervise students and, for those interested, there are opportunities to engage with teaching and outreach.
NSCL is funded by the National Science Foundation through the Nuclear Physics program of the NSF Physics Division to be a national user facility with a mission to provide beams of rare isotopes for researchers from around the world. Hundreds of users come to Michigan State University each year to take advantage of our facilities and explore the inner workings of atoms and their role in the universe.
The FRIB Laboratory is a major administrative unit within Michigan State University, comprised of NSCL and the FRIB Project. MSU is establishing FRIB as a scientific user facility with financial assistance from the Office of Nuclear Physics in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC).
MSU is one of the largest university campuses in the United States with a beautiful campus of 5,000 tree-filled acres. It has 17 degree-granting colleges and is a center for academic and research activities as well as the arts and athletics.
The campus sits between Lansing (Michigan’s capital city) and East Lansing. The Lansing area has a population of 460,000 and offers lovely suburban areas, loft condos and other urban living opportunities as well as easy-to-get-to rural areas. A symphony orchestra, excellent health care, many community and professional theatres, rivers, lakes, outdoor festivals, close access to large cities and Lake Michigan make for a near-perfect living environment.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Job applicants are considered for employment opportunities and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The University actively encourages applications of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Minimum Requirements o PhD. in Nuclear Physics, Nuclear & Radiochemistry, Nuclear Astrophysics, or related fields.
Desired Qualifications o Demonstrable knowledge of principles and techniques pertaining to nuclear science and experimental research o Experience with computer programming for the purpose of acquiring and analyzing data and for the comparison with model predictions o Excellent communication skills to present approaches, plans, and findings both verbally and through written documents to peers
Required Application Materials In the cover letter of their application. Applicants must highlight their interest in and experience/expertise related to the open position in the research group of Prof. Zegers. Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vita including a complete list of publications and presentations. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted. To apply: please visit http://careers.msu.edu, search for posting 494479 and follow the application process.
Special Instructions Review of applications will begin immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled. General questions regarding the position may be sent to the Associate Director for Experimental Research, Remco Zegers (zegers@nscl.msu.edu); specific research questions about this opportunity should be sent to Prof. William Lynch (lynch@nscl.msu.edu)