Dear Colleagues,

                 Purdue is seeking an outstanding individual
for a faculty position in experimental elementary particle physics,
astrophysics or astroparticle physics.
    We are looking for individuals with significant accomplishments and
promise of future achievements who will take a leadership role in
enhancing our current activities and in setting future directions.
    Candidates should be leaders in forefront scientific discovery
involving massive data sets with expertise either in quantitative
analysis
and fundamental data mining techniques and challenges, or with the
utilization of grid environments for access to and analysis of data.
The position is part of a School of Science wide initiative, in the area

of Management, Analysis, Visualization, and Security Aspects of Massive
Datasets.
    We expect this position to be filled at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level, although more senior candidates may be considered.
A copy of the position description appears below. Please bring this
to the attention of suitable candidates.

              Sincerely,
              Daniela Bortoletto
              Purdue University


PURDUE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY POSITION
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT
The Physics Department, at Purdue University, invites applications from
outstanding candidates for a tenure track position in experimental
elementary particle physics, astrophysics or astroparticle physics
beginning August, 2004. This is part of a School of Science wide
initiative, in the area of Management, Analysis, Visualization, and
Security Aspects of Massive Datasets.
Candidates should be leaders in forefront scientific discovery involving

massive data sets with expertise either in quantitative analysis and
fundamental data mining techniques and challenges, or with the
utilization of grid environments for access to and analysis of data. We
expect this faculty member to strengthen our current program which
involves leadership roles in CDF, CMS, CLEOc and Veritas and to
participate in the future expansion of our program at the interface of
particle physics and astrophysics .
This initiative is intended to expand and enable new science in those
fields that require access to, and analysis of, massive data sets.  It
is expected to strengthen the core research areas, provide new
directions and synergies among scientists working in different
disciplines, and intensify the flow of expertise and inquiry across
traditional departmental boundaries. The position is expected to be
filled at the assistant professor level or beginning associate professor

level, although more and senior positions will be considered in
exceptional circumstances. The appointment will be in the Physics
Department with a possible joint or courtesy appointment in Computer
Science or Statistics.
 Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and are expected to produce a record of
excellence in research and teaching. Review of applications will begin
October 1, 2003, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants
should apply by sending a curriculum vitae, a statement of career
objectives, and the names of at least three references. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the letters of reference
are submitted. More information on the initiative, the research program
and details on how to apply can be found at


http://www.physics.purdue.edu/Mdsearch/



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