As part of its on-going commitment to physics at the interface between
particle physics and cosmology/astrophysics, Case Western Reserve
University Department of Physics seeks candidates for a tenure-track
junior position possessing an outstanding record of innovative research
and a commitment to teaching at all levels. The successful candidate
will interact with theoretical, experimental and observational faculty,
research staff and students in the departments of Physics and Astronomy,
especially in the Center for Education and Research in Cosmology and
Astrophysics (CERCA), complementing and augmenting their research
programs with a vigorous program of their own. Broader interdisciplinary
connections through University Initiatives such as the Institute for the
Science of Origins are also supported. Responsibilities include
conducting a vigorous program of innovative and funded research,
supervising graduate students, teaching, and university service. The
standard teaching load is one course per semester. Qualifications for
the positions include a Ph.D. or equivalent in physics or a closely
related discipline, as well as a record of outstanding scholarly
research appropriate to the level of the position. Candidates must have
a strong interest in teaching and possess the skills needed to be an
effective instructor. Information about our department is available on
the website http://www.phys.case.edu.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009 and will continue
until the position is filled. Applications complete by this date will
receive the fullest consideration. All applicants should submit a letter
of application, CV, and statements of research plans and teaching as a
single pdf file by email to pat2009@phys.case.edu. Applicants should
arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent
electronically to the same address. If electronic submission is not
possible, paper applications may be submitted to PAT Search, Department
of Physics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7079
USA. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Prof. Glenn
Starkman at glenn.starkman@case.edu or to Prof. Tanmay Vachaspati at
txv7@case.edu.
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