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Position: Research Assistant Professor, Department of Physics (Pending State Board of Education Approval)
Full-time; Tenure-track; 9-month appointment starting August 2008. In exceptional circumstances, a more senior level appointment my be considered. This is a bridge position in conjunction with the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) in Newport News, VA.
Idaho State University has a large research center with more operating research accelerators than any other university in North America. It also has two laboratories for low-level radionuclide analysis for environmental measurements and other activities. The Department of Physics offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics and Health Physics. Located in the heart of the Northern Rockies, ISU is within a few hours drive of Yellowstone, the Tetons, Sun Valley, world-class skiing facilities in northern Utah, and numerous fishing, rafting and mountain biking opportunities.
Responsibilities
Incumbent will be expected to effectively teach a range of physics classes including upper division accelerator physics courses, and to pursue an active program of graduate advising. The successful candidate will be responsible to pursue research and funding in areas of accelerator physics that are of mutual interest to the Idaho Accelerator Center and Jefferson Lab. An initial project will involve the development and testing of a prototype positron source at the Idaho Accelerator Center, with the aim of investigating its implementation at Jefferson Laboratory for use in fundamental nuclear and particle physics research.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in Physics or a closely related field required.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications; competitive benefits package.
Application
Please submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:
Idaho State University
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Physics
Research Assistant Professor Search
921 S. 8th, Stop 8106
Pocatello, ID 83209-8106
or
Email: office@physics.isu.edu
Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Application materials received by March 15, 2008 will be given full consideration. Search will continue until position is filled. For further information about the University and the Department of Physics visit www.isu.edu or http://physics.isu.edu and http://iac.isu.edu.
ISU is a NSF ADVANCE award recipient.
Idaho State University is an AA/EEO Employer. Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.