Tenure Track Assistant Professor Experimental Optics Gravitational Wave Detection

Overview

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Experimental Optics for Gravitational Wave Detection

Job No: 529043. Work Type:
Full Time.

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). Department:  - LS-PHYSICS-GENERAL. The Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2024. Targeted research area is precision interferometry and optical instrument science, generally, with a focus on gravitational wave detector instrumentation.

The Florida gravitational wave group is involved in the LIGO, LISA and Cosmic Explorer collaborations, carrying out research across theory and data analysis, technology development, instrument modeling and design, to direct hardware contributions to detectors. The experimental group leads projects in Cosmic Explorer optical design, the ongoing A+ upgrade to LIGO, and performance testing of the LISA Telescope, as well as a wide range of simulation studies, with postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students.

Candidates with experience in experimental optics and an interest in gravitational wave research who can collaborate in small and large groups are encouraged to apply. The new faculty member is expected to develop innovative projects, enhance the group s efforts, and attract external research funding.

Responsibilities include teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, providing service to the department, university, and profession, and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers while contributing to the department s educational mission.

• Teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Contribute to the department, university, and profession through service.
• Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers; contribute to the educational mission of the department.
• Develop innovative research projects in experimental optics and gravitational wave instrumentation; collaborate within small and large groups.

• Minimum: Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field.
• Preferred: Post-Doctoral experience.

• Full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Expected start:
  August 16, 2024.

Special Instructions To Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. A complete application includes (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae with publication list, (3) a research statement, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a statement describing the broader impacts of past and planned professional activities, and (6) contact information for at least three confidential reference providers. Reference providers will be provided an upload link once an application is submitted.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 28, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Contact:
Paul Fulda (paulfulda) for more information.

All candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment screening, including a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. An official transcript will be required upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service.

The University of Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement options. UF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UF is an equal opportunity institution; searches are conducted in accordance with Florida s Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD).

Health Assessment

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Applications Close:  the UF job posting for 529043. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.