Faculty position at the interface of particle physics and astrophysics

Purdue University

Department of Physics

The Department of Physics in the College of Science at Purdue University 
invites applications for a faculty position beginning August  2006 as part 
of a new initiative to strengthen our program at the interface of particle 
physics and astrophysics. The position is at the tenure-track Assistant or 
Associate Professor level. In exceptional circumstances a highly qualified 
applicant may be eligible for a tenured senior position. Applicants must hold 
a Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline and have substantial post doctoral 
research experience. Applicants should have a strong record of research 
accomplishments in experimental particle physics, astrophysics or the 
interface area of particle-astro physics, coupled with expertise in data 
mining, visualization or simulation of massive data sets in these fields. 
The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous research program 
and attract new extramural funding. It is expected that the successful 
candidate will also enable new synergies to develop with current researchers 
at Purdue in particle physics and astrophysics. The Purdue Elementary Particle 
Physics Group is playing a leading role in the CMS, CDF, and CLEO-c 
experiments focusing on discovery at the high energy frontier and precision 
quark flavor mixing measurements, and is a major participant in Grid Computing.
The Astrophysics Group are leaders in VERITAS, and MOJAVE together with a 
program in X-ray astronomy. Current interests include microquasars, AGN, 
pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, and unidentified gamma-ray sources. The particle 
and astrophysics groups have extensive facilities for research, development 
and fabrication of advanced detectors. This position is part of the College 
of Science Massive Data COALESCE initiative to strengthen research and build 
new synergies between traditionally 
separate academic disciplines. Applicants should be committed to excellence 
in research and teaching. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Special 
departmental and university funding opportunities are available for junior 
faculty. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply electronically by sending 
a curriculum vitae, publication list, and statements of research and teaching 
interests to:

                expparticle_astro@physics.purdue.edu.
 

Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent 
to Experimental Particle Physics/ Astro-Particle Physics Search co-Chairs, 
Department of Physics,  525 Northwestern Avenue, Purdue University, West 
Lafayette, IN 47907-2036. Applications that are complete by February 15 2006 
will receive full consideration, although the search will continue until the 
position is filled. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal 
Access/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to building a diverse and 
excellent faculty.