The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Delaware seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the area of multimessenger astrophysics.

Candidates with expertise in particle astrophysics or related data science are especially invited to apply. We seek creative and innovative individuals who will also engage in high-quality teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, who are eager to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment and to become leaders in their fields. Astroparticle physics is a longstanding specialty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Bartol Research Institute. Faculty work on cosmic rays, neutrinos and gamma rays and include members of the IceCube and IceCube-Gen2, ARA and RNO-G, ANITA and PUEO, the Pierre Auger, VERITAS and CTA Collaborations. Candidates should strengthen or complement these activities on the experimental, phenomenological, or theoretical side. The department also has expertise in synergistic astrophysics, space physics, and data science. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive start-up budget.

Apply to: Review of applications will begin on 13 December 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a three-page research proposal, a one-page statement on their teaching experience, interests, and philosophy, a one-page statement on how their teaching, research and/or service will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and contact information for three references at https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/careers/ Job Reference # 497026.

Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A more detailed version of the announcement with additional information on this position, including a contact for questions, is available on the University of Delaware’s website: https://careers.udel.edu/en-us/job/497026/tenuretrack-assistant-professor-physics-and-astronomy

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and veterans. The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.