A unique opportunity exists for a faculty hire jointly between the https://pa.as.uky.edu Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington, Kentucky and the https://frib.msu.edu/ Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) located at Michigan State University (MSU). The UK Accelerator Laboratory (UKAL) is a member of the https://aruna.physics.fsu.edu Association for Research at University Nuclear Accelerators (ARUNA) and has a long and distinguished history. We now look to build the future of the UKAL in partnership with FRIB. The UK Department of Physics and Astronomy and FRIB seek a nuclear scientist who can build a research program that utilizes the low-energy fast neutron facilities at the UKAL, while having a major focus on radioactive beam experiments at FRIB.

Tenure-eligible faculty at UK are expected to build a strong research program in their research field with the potential to attract external funding. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring of students and be qualified to teach a broad range of courses in physics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics or a related field is required.

·       For more information regarding the position and for application instructions, please go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27297.

·       The position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024.

·       Application review will commence on April 8, 2024, and will remain open until filled.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Brad Plaster, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kentucky (brad.plaster@uky.edu) or Dr. Sally Hicks, Search Co-Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Kentucky (sally.hicks@uky.edu).