Job Description:

The Physics Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental particle/nuclear physics to start September 1, 2017. The focus area for this position is non-accelerator physics, including dark matter searches, neutrino physics, and physics probing fundamental symmetries at low energy. The new faculty member will be part of the Amherst Center for Fundamental Interactions (http://www.physics.umass.edu/acfi/), recently established to enhance the interplay between theoretical and experimental research at the interface between the cosmic, intensity, and high-energy frontiers. The Department is currently involved in searches for WIMP dark matter (DarkSide), neutrino-less double beta decay (EXO-200/nEXO), and solar neutrinos (Borexino/SOX), and the precision determination of muon g-2. Other particle physics efforts include QCD probes at JLab, and ATLAS at CERN. Further information about the Department's research can be found at http://www.physics.umass.edu/.

Requirements:

The Department seeks an individual with outstanding research and a strong commitment to teaching. The candidate is expected to set up a vigorous, independent research program. A PhD or equivalent education in areas closely related to dark matter, neutrino, neutron, and low energy particle physics, and postdoctoral experience are required. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at higher ranks may receive consideration.

Additional Information:

The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.

We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.

Application Instructions:

To apply online, please go to https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=65788&CNT… to submit a resume, cover letter, a detailed research plan, a teaching statement, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of January 4, 2016, in order to ensure consideration.