The Rectorate of the University of Vienna invites applications for a post-doc position (Universitätsassistentin, tenure track) at the Faculty of Physics. The position is available as of October 1st, 2013. The successful candidate is expected to the strengthen the research and teaching profile in either of the three fields

Theoretical:
- Particle physics/gravitational physics/mathematical physics/condensed matter physics

Experimental:
- Complex nanoscale matter/condensed matter physics/materials physics
- Physics of the environment/aerosol physics/isotope and nuclear physics

See the web link for more information.

Applications are invited for a University Lectureship in Theoretical Physics to commence on 1 July 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for University Lecturers and will be for a probationary period of five years with appointment to the retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Candidates should hold a PhD in mathematics, physics or equivalent, and have an outstanding record of research in an area relevant to the research interests of the DAMTP theoretical physics groups – the High Energy Physics Group and the General Relativity and Cosmology Group. For more information about these and other research groups in the Department see: http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research.

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to
Professor Anne Davis (email: A.C.Davis[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk),
Professor Paul Shellard (email: E.P.S.Shellard[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk) or
Professor Nick Dorey (email: N.Dorey[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk)

Further details of the application procedure can be found here: www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/vacancy/

Joint Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational Physics Department of Physics, University of Guelph Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Guelph and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for a joint position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in theoretical gravitational physics. This is a tenure-track faculty position at Guelph, combined with an Associate Membership at Perimeter Institute. We are looking for candidates who will complement and reinforce our strengths in this research area.

All aspects of theoretical gravitational physics will be considered, but preference will be given to the following areas: numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics, black-hole physics and astrophysics, applications of effective field theories to gravity, gravitational-wave source modeling and data analysis. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to spend time at both institutions, and will benefit from a reduction in teaching load.

The Department of Physics counts 15 faculty members and offers strong undergraduate and graduate programs to the Ph.D. level. The graduate and research programs are enhanced by participation in the
Guelph-Waterloo Physics Institute (GWPI) and the Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG). Guelph faculty members are users of many off-campus research facilities including the Canadian Light Source and TRIUMF. Experimental and theoretical research areas include astrophysics and gravitation, biophysics and medical physics, condensed matter physics and material nanoscience, physics education, planetary surface exploration, and subatomic physics. More information is available at http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca. Information about Perimeter Institute is available at http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a closely related field, postdoctoral experience, and will have demonstrated exceptional strength in independent research. The candidate will also have a proven ability or demonstrated potential for teaching.

To apply, submit electronic (PDF) versions of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, publications list, and names and addresses of three professional references to

Eric Poisson, Chair
Department of Physics, University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
gravity[AT]uoguelph.ca

Consideration of applications will begin on 1 April 2013 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The University of Guelph is committed to an Employment Equity Program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities and women. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for one or more tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2013. Responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), the College of Science, and RIT.

Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the SMS through externally funded research and peer-reviewed publications, teaching, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and helping in the creation of a new PhD program in Modeling and Computation. We are looking for candidates who can add to the School’s current strengths in computational modeling and scientific computing.

The School has 63 faculty members, 180 undergraduate students in three undergraduate programs: Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics, and 25 students in its Master’s degree program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. SMS faculty members are also involved in the MS and PhD programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology and several are involved with two research centers within the College of Science: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (http://ccrg.rit.edu/) and the Center for Applied and Computational Mathematics (http://www.rit.edu/cos/math/acm/).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or in a related field
* A record of peer-reviewed publications
* A commitment to establishing a strong externally funded research program
* One or more years of university teaching experience in English-speaking environments or post-doctoral research experience
* Ability to strengthen research areas of the SMS, especially computational modeling and scientific computing
* A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
* A commitment to undergraduate and graduate research and mentoring programs
* Ability to contribute to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Enter requisition number 257BR for the position in computational modeling and scientific computing. Please submit a cover letter; a vita including a list of publications; a description of research plan, including efforts and/or plans to obtain external research funding and how it will contribute to SMS research; a statement of teaching philosophy and any experience; a “contribution to diversity” statement; and the names and contact information for three references. Please have at least three letters of recommendation, one of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly via email to smsjobs[AT]rit.edu or hardcopy to Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Mathematical Sciences Faculty Search Committee, 85 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623-5603. You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at <smsjobs[AT]rit.edu>.

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2013 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.

RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientations, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for one or more tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2013. Responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), the College of Science, and RIT.

Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the SMS through externally funded research and peer-reviewed publications, teaching, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and helping in the creation of a new PhD program in Modeling and Computation. We are looking for candidates who can add to the School’s current strengths in gravitational wave data analysis.

The School has 63 faculty members, 180 undergraduate students in three undergraduate programs: Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics, and 25 students in its Master’s degree program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. SMS faculty members are also involved in the MS and PhD programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology and several are involved with two research centers within the College of Science: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (http://ccrg.rit.edu/) and the Center for Applied and Computational Mathematics (http://www.rit.edu/cos/math/acm/).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or in a related field
* A record of peer-reviewed publications
* A commitment to establishing a strong externally funded research program
* One or more years of university teaching experience in English-speaking environments or post-doctoral research experience
* Ability to strengthen research areas of the SMS, especially gravitational wave data analysis
* A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
* A commitment to undergraduate and graduate research and mentoring programs
* Ability to contribute to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Enter requisition number 259BR for the position in gravitational wave data analysis. Please submit a cover letter; a vita including a list of publications; a description of research plan, including efforts and/or plans to obtain external research funding and how it will contribute to SMS research; a statement of teaching philosophy and any experience; a “contribution to diversity” statement; and the names and contact information for three references. Please have at least three letters of recommendation, one of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly via email to smsjobs[AT]rit.edu or hardcopy to Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Mathematical Sciences Faculty Search Committee, 85 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623-5603. You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at <smsjobs[AT]rit.edu>.

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2013 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.

RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientations, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its
hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

The University of Sheffield has an international reputation for the quality of its staff, students and for the contribution it makes to the world at large through high quality research and teaching. This reputation is reliant upon the recruitment, retention and development of talented staff of the highest quality. In order to maintain this position at the forefront of academia Professor Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, has created up to 20 Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowship positions. These positions are open to the candidates with a track record of the highest calibre research and who have the potential to be research leaders of the future in any academic area. The key criterion for success in these appointments is the personal capacity to make an outstanding contribution to the University, as a research-led academic. Applications are welcomed from those who will bring new fields of research activity to the University as well as those who strengthen our existing portfolio.

Fellows will have the potential to become academic leaders of the future who will engage and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within and beyond the University. They will also have the ability to be inspirational to others and act as ambassadors for the University.

We regard the creative mix of our people to be our greatest asset. We want to recruit from many different backgrounds, heritages and lifestyles. We want to lead in rebalancing the traditional makeup of certain subjects and build a collection of sufficiently diverse minds that can interrogate the challenges of the future with the greatest rigour. So we want to hear from leading minds which reflect the richness of the world around us.

Establishing your research quickly will be a priority. To support you in achieving this, each Fellow will receive a range of exceptional benefits including access to a tailored mentoring and development scheme, a research support grant of at least 10,000 GBP and subject to satisfactory performance a permanent appointment will be made to at least Lecturer (VCF) Senior Lecturer (VCAF) level at the end of the Fellowship.

Fellows will be appointed at one of two levels dependent upon experience. The successful applicants will hold a good first degree (or equivalent experience) and a PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience). You will have an excellent research track record in the identified area of strength with potential to become a world leading researcher; you will also have with an aptitude for research leadership.

The Department of Physics and the Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago invite applications for faculty positions in the areas of:
a) experimental gravitational wave physics and particle astrophysics;
b) experimental elementary particle physics.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in physics or a related field prior to appointment and are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs while engaging in forefront research. Appointments are expected to start in or after the fall of 2013.

Applicants must apply through the University’s Academic Jobs website and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and a brief research statement. In addition, three recommendation letters are required as part of the application process. If applying for a position at more than one rank, separate applications are required. Consideration of applications will begin in the fall of 2012.

a) For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of experimental gravitational wave physics and particle astrophysics, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/bua5x63 . To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/bvmb9cy .

b) For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of experimental elementary particle physics, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/c7l96y9 . To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/clfjd6b .

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Included Benefits:
Please see http://hrservices.uchicago.edu/benefits for full description of available benefits.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track astrophysics position in theory, observation, and/or instrumentation. We seek candidates with post-doctoral experience whose work will address fundamental problems in cosmology or astrophysics in collaboration with our strong groups in multi-wavelength observational astronomy, computational astrophysics and gravity, high-energy and cosmology theory, and neutrino and nuclear astrophysics. UNC-Chapel Hill has 60 nights guaranteed annually on the high-performance 4.1-m SOAR telescope atop Cerro Pachon, Chile, and operates a state-of-the-art remote observing center. We are also a partner with guaranteed nights on the 11-m SALT telescope operating in South Africa, and run a network of robotic telescopes (the PROMPT rapid response array in Chile and Skynet globally). Our instrumentation labs built SOAR’s high-throughput facility spectrograph and are working on several other SOAR and large telescope instrument projects. Campus computing clusters total more than 10,000 cores and support advanced visualization capabilities. The Chapel Hill area is a dynamic R&D and entrepreneurial environment including Research Triangle Park, Duke University, and NC State
University. It is also only a few hours drive from NRAO Charlottesville and Green Bank.

Applicants must apply online at:

http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8662

and upload their cover letter, CV, publication list, and separate research and teaching statements. The application review will begin on Monday December 17,2012. Applicants must also arrange for four letters of recommendation to be sent to astrosearch2012[AT]listserv.unc.edu for attention of Gerald Cecil.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of Physics at Indiana University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in theoretical astrophysics, cosmology, or nuclear astrophysics starting in the fall of 2013. We are interested in excellent candidates in several areas including neutrino astrophysics, gravitational wave astrophysics, supernova and neutron star merger simulations, gamma ray astronomy, dark matter, baryogenesis, nucleosynthesis, and properties of dense matter and neutron stars. The successful candidate will join astrophysics colleagues in both the Physics and Astronomy Departments at Indiana University and interact with very strong research groups in several related areas including neutrino physics, fundamental symmetries, high-energy physics, and nuclear physics. The candidate must have a Ph.D in physics or astrophysics and some postdoctoral experience.

A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level is essential. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, statement of research, and a statement of teaching, and arrange for a minimum of three letters of reference. Applications should be submitted through the application portal located at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com. For questions please contact the Physics Department at 812-855-1247. Applications received by January 15, 2013 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Further information about the IU Physics Department can be found at http://physics.indiana.edu.

Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer strongly committed to excellence through diversity. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career families.

The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), a national centre for theoretical astrophysics hosted by the University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position, to commence July 1, 2013. The search is open to candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants from any area of theoretical astrophysics, cosmology and early universe physics are encouraged to apply; we seek candidates with exceptionally strong and internationally recognized research records, and outstanding promise of future research accomplishments. Additional selection criteria include demonstrated excellence in teaching, in particular working with research fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and to assume a leadership role in administering CITA’s active postdoctoral and visitor programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CITA is an institute within the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto. The present complement of research staff includes six faculty and over 25 research fellows. The unique research environment at CITA is enhanced by close ties to the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Dunlap Institute, the Department of Physics, and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Cosmology and Gravity Program.

We encourage applicants to apply online at http://www.cita.utoronto.ca/faculty-search. All enquiries should be sent to citadmin[AT]cita.utoronto.ca using the subject line “Faculty Search”. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement of research interests, and provide the names and contact information of three referees who will be contacted by us for letter of recommendation.

The deadline for all materials and letters of recommendation is December 1, 2012.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

This is an international search. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Associate or full professor position in Applied Math including all theoretical/mathematical physics:

Applications are invited for a faculty position in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. The appointment is intended as a senior position at the Professor or Associate Professor level and includes a University Research Chair. Applicants should have a strong international reputation in a research area complementing current activity in the department. An enthusiasm for the supervision of graduate students and for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level is expected.

The Department of Applied Mathematics has 21 regular faculty and three lecturers. Research interests include computational mathematics/scientific computing, control theory, differential equations and dynamical systems, fluid dynamics, mathematical biology and medicine, and mathematical physics. The department has a substantial graduate program with over 60 graduate students pursuing Masters or PhD degrees and our undergraduate programs in applied mathematics and mathematical physics attract strong students. More information about the department can be found at http://math.uwaterloo.ca/applied-mathematics/

Candidates interested in this position should have a PhD or equivalent in Applied Mathematics, or a related field, and an outstanding record in research. The candidate’s record in graduate supervision and in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level will be a factor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This appointment is expected to commence during the 2013 calendar year. To apply please email a curriculum vitae, including a statement of research interests, to amdept[AT]uwaterloo.ca. Names of referees are not required at this stage. Applications will be considered beginning November 15, 2012.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
Salary: 34,895 to 44,166 GBP per annum
Full Time Fixed Term
Closing Date: Sunday 07 October 2012
Reference: 154612PJ

The School of Mathematics at the University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a full-time, fixed-term lecturer to strengthen the General Relativity research group in Applied Mathematics.

You will be expected to play a major role in further enhancing the research profile of the group, by conducting research of international status, applying for external grants, and supervising research students. You will also participate in developing and delivering our teaching programme in mathematics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The overall teaching load will be reduced in the first three years of the appointment.

Applicants need to hold a PhD or equivalent in Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline, and have an excellent track record of original research and publications in the broad area of classical general relativity and/or associated theoretical astrophysics. To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate a potential for international leadership in your field of research.

The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large research group in General Relativity. The Group currently comprises 6 staff members (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Ian Jones and James Vickers), 5 postdocs and 9 research students. Research in the group covers topics in black-hole and neutron-star astrophysics, gravitational waves and numerical relativity. In September 2012 the group will be joined by Kostas Skenderis and Marika Taylor, with expertise in string-inspired gravity and holography.

The position is available from January 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter, initially for a fixed-term period of 5 years. It is anticipated that interviews will be held around the end of October 2012.

The closing date for applications is 7 October 2012. Please apply online via www.jobs.soton.ac.uk (use the top-right search bar quoting Job Ref. 154612PJ, and proceed as instructed). As part of your application you will be required to provide your full CV, a statement of research interests, and the contacts of 3 referees.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nils Andersson (na[AT]maths.soton.ac.uk) or to Leor Barack (leor[AT]soton.ac.uk).

University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Technology
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer
Reference: 10002099/10006068
Closing date: 5th October 2012

A Lecturer or Senior Lecturer is required from 1st January 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is to enhance our programme of world-class research and high-quality teaching at the University of Portsmouth. The successful candidate will have an excellent research record, complementing the existing research interests and expertise of ICG staff in cosmology and astrophysics. They will be expected to develop new research opportunities and be able to attract external funding to support them. Holders of personal research fellowships are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate units across a range of subjects in mathematics and physics.

The ICG consists of 11 academic staff, 14 postdoctoral researchers and 18 PhD students, and is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-III), the Dark Energy Survey, the UK Low Frequency Array (LOFAR:UK) and the UK National Cosmology Supercomputer Consortium (COSMOS). We have major roles in many other international collaborations (including GAMA, SERVS, and ESA’s Euclid satellite mission) and have an active international visitors programme. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 1000-core SEPnet-ASTRO supercomputer (SCIAMA). More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

Applications (an application form, CV, research statement and names of 3 referees) should be sent by email to jobs[AT]port.ac.uk and copied to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk. Late applications may be considered until the post has been filled.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit http://www.port.ac.uk/vacancies and apply on-line. Alternatively telephone 023 9284 3421. Please quote the reference number on all communications.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

This position requires a master’s degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field. Duties include teaching lower division astronomy courses, developing astronomy laboratories, and teaching some astronomy labs if the need arises. The position involves CCD astrophotography of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies with our Honors College students and B.S. physics majors. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, so is the ability to organize one’s own work as well as to participate in teamwork. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education. A minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate astronomy at least at community college level and experience as an amateur astronomer are preferred. Applicants must be familiar with telescopes, astrophotography, and computers. Candidates must be skilled in the troubleshooting of telescopes, cameras, and laboratory instrumentation

Copies of applicant’s transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable) and current curriculum vitae must be submitted with application. Names and addresses of three references should be provided. The position is available for the Fall or Spring 2012 term. The position is initially for one year with a possibility of being extended longer term. Send applications to Prof. Don Summers at summers[AT]phy.olemiss.edu

The School of Mathematical Sciences is seeking two suitably qualified and enthusiastic Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Mathematics to join a highly motivated team at Clayton campus.

You will undertake research and teaching in the area of pure or applied mathematics. Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in functional analysis, differential geometry, algebra, partial differential equations, or numerical analysis. To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD, an outstanding research record and proven teaching ability. This role is a full-time position for a fixed term period of three years; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated, and the position may be converted to a permanent position subject to certain performance criteria. Appointment will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and in accordance with classification standards for each level.

Applications close on Friday 31 August 2012, 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time.

Enquiries: Professor Kate Smith-Miles, Head of School, telephone +61 3 9905 3170

For further information please use the following link

http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=502376

Following significant strategic investment the School of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a Chair in Mathematics and Statistics with a start date of 1 January 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The appointee will carry out top-quality research in an area of mathematics or statistics, will provide scientific leadership, in a broad sense, and will have demonstrated the ability to contribute at the highest level to the School’s submission to the next REF. The successful candidate will have experience in successfully supervising postgraduate research students and will have demonstrated the ability to generate research funding at a high level for their particular discipline.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute fully to the School’s teaching and be willing to serve, in due course, in one of the senior positions in the School.

Preference may be given to candidates with potential for interaction with current members of the School and whose research interests fit well with the School’s present research profile, either by strengthening or complementing existing areas. Applicants are asked to make explicit comments in their application on the reasons why they fit with the School’s present research profile and on their current view of their potential contribution to the School’s REF submission.

To view current vacancies and apply online please go to: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs.

Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
Queen Mary, University of London – School of Mathematical Sciences

Queen Mary is one of London and the UK’s leading research-focused universities. With over 16,000 students, it is amongst the largest of the colleges of the University of London. Queen Mary’s 3,000 staff teach and research across a wide range of subjects in Science and Engineering, the Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws, and Medicine and Dentistry.

Queen Mary has made a strategic commitment to the highest quality of world-class research across all its disciplines. As part of this strategy, we are in the process of a 3 year programme of recruitment in the School of Mathematical Sciences. The School of Mathematical Science has a very strong research presence across the spectrum of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics. The School also have a large and popular Undergraduate and Graduate School.

Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Applied Mathematics. The successful applicant will have outstanding profile of research in an area of Applied Mathematics or Theoretical Physics, together with the ability and flexibility to teach across a wide range of topics in mathematics. They will be expected to develop a research platform within the School or to contribute to an existing one. Applicants with a research area in complex systems, statistical mechanics, dynamical systems, applied probability, or mathematical general relativity are particularly encouraged to apply.

The post is full time and permanent. The starting salary will be in the range of £37,819 – £47,088 per annum, subject to experience and qualifications. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, childcare vouchers scheme, defined benefit pension scheme and interest free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Director of Applied Mathematics, Professor Christian Beck on c.beck[AT]qmul.ac.uk or on 0207 882 3286

Information about the group is available at http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/research/applied

To apply, please visit the Human Resources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies and search for reference QMUL0862.

The closing date for applications is 31st May 2012. Interviews are expected to be held early July 2012.

Valuing Diversity and Committed to Equality

As part of a new initiative of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) and the Department of Theoretical High-Energy Physics in particular, we are looking for an Assistant Professor in Quantum Gravity (Tenure Track). This position will further strengthen the new research focus on Quantum Gravity, which was initiated with the recent hiring of Prof. Renate Loll, who will be joining the Institute with her working group. Aim of the research is to uncover the fundamental quantum dynamics of space and time, and their interaction with matter. The new initiative is embedded in the nationally defined focus area “Quantum Universe” of the Dutch Sector Plan “Physics and Chemistry”.

Applicants must be experts in quantum gravity and theoretical high-energy physics with a substantial international track record of research in this area, and willing to play an active role in building up the new research focus “Quantum Gravity”. The IMAPP provides an attractive working environment for foundational, front-line research, ranging from pure math to collider physics, with the ultimate aim of understanding the origin and structure of our universe. The set-up of the Institute facilitates interactions across traditional boundaries between the disciplines represented in it, and the incoming assistant professor is expected to strengthen ties with existing related lines of research.

Please see URL for more information and how to apply.

We are seeking to appoint at least two new lecturers to enhance our research and teaching. Applications are welcomed from well-qualified candidates interested in any of our existing areas of activity, with strong applications in the areas of Mathematical Finance or Statistics particularly encouraged.

A successful candidate will possess an outstanding record of international research achievement, will contribute to the department’s teaching for both undergraduates and postgraduates, and play a part in the department’s administration.

Details of the Mathematics Department may be found on the web pages at: http://maths.york.ac.uk/www/Home

The two posts are full time and the salary range will be £35,938 – £44,166 per year.

Contact reference: Professor Ed Corrigan, +44(0)1904 323074
edward.corrigan[AT]york.ac.uk

We are inviting highly motivated and gifted candidates to apply for two new tenure-track positions at the Department of Mathematical Physics (DFMA), Sao Paulo University. The DFMA is the leading Theoretical Physics group in Brazil, and the University of Sao Paulo has been consistently ranked the top research institution in Latin America. The DFMA has a strong commitment to support research at the highest level, and these permanent positions are part of an ongoing process aimed at strengthening our group with new hirings over the next 3-5 years.

One position (IF-96/11) is for fundamental research in Quantum Field Theory, or in the field of Mathematical Physics (i.e., mathematically rigorous methods and results in Quantum Field Theory, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, General Relativity, Many-Body Theory, Dynamical Systems and Chaos, Random Matrices, Disordered Systems or Integrable Systems.)

The other position (IF-97/11) is open to researchers in all theoretical areas of Particle Physics, Cosmology, Gravitation and Quantum Many-Body Theory.

The positions are comparable to tenure track appointments in the US system, with an entry level as assistant professor. Candidates are expected to develop a vigorous research program for which strong local and federal support will be available through competitive grants. The candidates should also demonstrate promise for excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The deadline for applications is February 27th 2012. The selection process will require the presence of the candidate in Sao Paulo for a few days and the selection procedure can be made in English. For further information and instruction on how to apply, plase contact fismat[AT]fma.if.usp.br or visit the website http://fma.if.usp.br/jobs/

The Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer position beginning January or September 2012. This is a renewable, non-tenure-track position with responsibilities for undergraduate laboratory and classroom teaching. Applicants must: (1) hold an earned doctorate in Physics or allied field (or a masters degree with substantial teaching experience); (2) be proficient in course content and fluent in the English language; and (3) have a strong demonstrated commitment to teaching, especially at the undergraduate level.

Preferred candidates will have (1) outstanding credentials that clearly demonstrate their ability and commitment to undergraduate teaching, including laboratory work; and (2) experience in physics education research and/or astronomical observation. Successful candidates must show that they will be able to effectively teach a wide selection of undergraduate courses.

Applicants are invited to submit electronically a letter of application which includes a description of courses qualified to teach; detailed curriculum vitae; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references; and a one-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy to:

PHY-FTL Search
email coefacultysearch[AT]umassd.edu.

Employment is contingent upon verification of background/credentials and work authorization. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is an EEO/AA Employer

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University invites applications for a faculty position in physics starting in the fall of 2012. The faculty in the gravity theory group at LSU consists of Peter Diener, Robert O’Connell, Jorge Pullin, Parampreet Singh and Gabrielle Allen and Edward Seidel (both on leave at the National Science Foundation). There is also a quantum information technology group at LSU led by Jonathan Dowling, a theoretical astrophysics group led by Juhan Frank and Joel Tohline, and an experimental gravity group led by Thomas Corbitt, Joe Giaime, Gabriela González and Warren Johnson. The Department has strong research efforts in particle physics, including nuclear and neutrino physics, space physics, condensed matter physics, medical physics, and astronomy and astrophysics.

Preference will be given to candidates working in loop quantum gravity, but exceptional candidates in other areas of theoretical gravity will also be considered.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is December 15th 2011 or until a candidate is selected.

This is an abridged version of the ad. The full ad can be found at

https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51804

LSU System is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer

Applications in gravitational and mathematical physics are encouraged for the following position:

The School of Mathematics and Statistics has a strong research ethos and includes several research groups with high international reputation. The School offers MMath and BSc undergraduate courses, runs a long-established MSc in Statistics and provides service teaching of mathematics to other parts of the University. Following significant investment by the Faculty of Science, including new Chairs in probability and in mathematical biology, the School of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for two lectureships with a starting date of 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are looking for candidates with a strong track record of high quality research in Algebra, Field Theory, Geometry, Mathematical Biology, Probability, Solar Physics or another area linking with existing strengths of the School.

You will be expected to carry out and publish high-quality research in an area covered by the REF Mathematical Sciences Subpanel, to supervise postgraduate students and to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

You will have a PhD in a relevant area of mathematics or statistics, or be close to completion. You will also have an established record of high-quality research in your chosen field or be able to demonstrate strong research potential, as well as excellence in teaching.

The School of Mathematical Sciences at Monash University (Melbourne, Australia) invites applications for a tenure-track academic position starting anytime in 2012. Targeted recruiting is for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer rank (equivalent to the US assistant professor or associate professor), but applicants at higher ranks will be considered. A PhD in mathematics is required. Candidates should have strong potential or demonstrated capability for effective research and teaching in a branch of pure mathematics with priority given to analysis, geometry, number theory, algebra, group theory, or combinatorics. The School includes the areas of algebra and discrete mathematics; analysis and geometry; bioinformatics, computational mathematics; operations research; probability and statistics; astrophysics; and atmospheric science and geophysical fluid dynamics. For further information regarding the school and its programs, please visit the web site http://www.maths.monash.edu.au/

Together with a research statement, teaching statement, applicants should indicate their research specialties and interests in their cover letter.

Names of three referees are to be provided, and the key selection criteria must be addressed.

To apply, go to

http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=498605

The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), a national centre for theoretical astrophysics hosted by the University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position, to commence July 1, 2012. The search is open to candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Applicants from any area of theoretical astrophysics, cosmology and early universe physics are encouraged to apply; we seek candidates with a PhD, exceptionally strong and internationally recognized research records, and outstanding promise of future research accomplishments.

Additional selection criteria include demonstrated excellence in teaching, in particular working with research fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and to assume a leadership role in administering CITA’s active postdoctoral and visitor programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. CITA is an institute within the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto. The present complement of research staff includes six faculty and over 25 research fellows. The unique research environment at CITA is enhanced by close ties to the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Dunlap Institute, the Department of Physics, and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Cosmology and Gravity Program.

We encourage applicants to apply online by clicking here and search for Job #1100857. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application and other materials via e-mail to: citadmin[AT]cita.utoronto.ca using the subject line “Faculty Search”. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement of research interests. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be mailed directly to:

Prof. Norman Murray, Director
CITA, University of Toronto
60 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 3H8

All materials should reach CITA by December 1, 2011.

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a position as Associate Professor of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, beginning 01.08.2012. The position is in Theoretical Physics.

The responsibilities comprise research, supervision, teaching, student assessment related to the field above and administration. The education required for the position is PhD in Theoretical Physics, or corresponding competence.

More information is available on the website.

The Department of Physics invites applicants for a full-time tenured and tenure-track position in theoretical astrophysics, with an emphasis on gravitation physics or cosmology. The start date is as early as August 16, 2012. A Ph.D., or equivalent, is required along with the ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to conduct a vigorous and significant research program in contemporary astrophysics. The successful applicant will be joining a department with active programs in both observational and theoretical astronomy and astrophysics. Salary will be competitive and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2011, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief description of research and teaching interests and plans, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation by December 1, 2011. Please contact Margie Gamel at 217-333-3762 or mgamel[AT]illinois.edu for further inquiries or questions.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)

The Department of Physics at Purdue University (http://www.physics.purdue.edu) seeks applications for a faculty position at the level of assistant professor in the area of astrophysics. Preference will be given to theorists or numerical astrophysicists. The current astrophysics program at Purdue has a strong focus on high energy astrophysics, covering a wide range of topics including pulsars, supernova remnants, microquasars, AGN, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies, with observational efforts at radio, optical, X-ray, and gamma-ray wavelengths. Successful candidates are expected to develop a synergy with the current program while pursuing new directions. Purdue maintains excellent scientific computing research facilities on campus, and is a member of the XSEDE high performance computing consortium.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astrophysics or a related field, an outstanding record of research accomplishments, and evidence of potential excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Candidates are expected to develop vigorous research programs, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, publication list, and brief descriptions of their planned research program and teaching philosophy. Electronic submission is preferred: https://www.physics.purdue.edu/searches/app/. At least three letters of recommendation should be sent to Astrophysics Search, Department of Physics, Purdue University, 525 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2036, USA. Applications completed by December 1, 2011 will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to building a diverse faculty of excellence.