Faculty Position in Experimental Nuclear Physics

The Department of Physics invites applicants for a full-time tenured faculty position in Experimental Nuclear Physics, beginning in August 2020. Senior and mid-career faculty are encouraged to apply, but all qualified candidates will be considered.  The UIUC Department of Physics has strong and broad programs in nuclear physics. Scientists from all subfields of nuclear physics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to lead a vigorous research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to have a strong record of publication. Ideal candidates include those who demonstrate evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service endeavors.

Qualified senior candidates may also be considered for tenured Associate Professor and Full Professor positions as part of the Grainger Engineering Breakthroughs Initiative. Over the next few years, more than 35 new endowed professorships and chairs will be established in areas of strategic interest to The Grainger College of Engineering. Such areas include, but are not limited to, bioengineering, big data, quantum information, robotics and machine learning. More information about the Grainger Initiative can be found at https://grainger.illinois.edu/research/grainger-breakthroughs.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu/ and upload a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief description of research and teaching interests and plans, statement on diversity, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation. The statement on diversity should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. Please contact Margie Gamel at 217-333-3762 or mgamel@illinois.edu for further inquiries or questions. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2019. Applications will be evaluated as received. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.  Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.