Assistant Professor - Physics

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor Open Rank
- Physics Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Physics & Astronomy Department (https://uwm.edu/physics) at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty position, beginning Fall 2027, in any area of gravitation, cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics. The position is intended to be tenure-track, but we can consider hiring at higher level for a sufficiently senior applicant. The position is associated with the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics (CGCA, https://cgca.uwm.edu),

whose members include eight faculty as well as postdoctoral researchers, staff scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students. The CGCA has memberships in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (http://ligo.org), NANOGrav (http://nanograv.org), the EHT Collaboration (https://eventhorizontelescope.org), the Zwicky Transient Facility (https://www.ztf.caltech.edu) the GROWTH collaboration (https://www.growth.caltech.edu), VAST (https://www.vast-survey.org), and the Vera Rubin Observatory (https://www.lsst.org).Situated on the shores of the largest system of freshwater lakes on Earth, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee has a student body of about 25,000 students from 90 countries.

As an R1 research and access university, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that values excellence in research and teaching. We want to attract, retain, and grow a diverse staff that honors unique experiences and perspectives, and we take pride in the diversity of our student body, faculty and staff, and programs.

The successful applicant will establish an active and externally funded research group, mentor student researchers, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, and provide service to the Physics & Astronomy Department and the university.

The anticipated start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 23rd, 2027.Key

Job Responsibilities:

Department:

College of Letters and Science
- Physics & Astronomy Compensation:

The target hiring salary is a minimum of $92,000 on a 9-month, academic basis. Final salary offer will be contingent upon rank and skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Required Qualifications:

· PhD in Physics or closely related field
· A minimum of two years of research experience in physics and astronomy

Preferred Qualifications:

· Demonstrated research quality in gravitation, cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics based on published works, statements, and reference letters
· Demonstrated ability to strengthen or complement CGCA research
· Postdoctoral research experience
· Demonstrated teaching and/or mentoring quality

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online via Workday. A completed application will include the following materials uploaded as a SINGLE PDF.:1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research statement
4. Teaching Philosophy statement
5. Contact information for three professional references

Note:

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from these required materials will not be  instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of November 30,…