The Physics Department at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position in gravitational-wave astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on data analysis or source modeling for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) and its international partners.
The successful candidate must indicate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse population of students and to curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to develop an active, externally-funded research program that includes close collaboration with the existing LIGO research group at CSUF and contributes to the development of our new Gravitational-wave Physics and Astronomy Center. The department offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees and is seeking a physicist who is able to involve undergraduate and Master’s level students in their research activities.
The successful candidate will have the following credentials and capabilities:
• a Ph.D. in physics and a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience (two years preferred),
• a vigorous research program in gravitational-wave astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on data analysis or source modeling for LIGO that can involve undergraduate and graduate students,
• a strong interest in teaching and achieving excellence in teaching, and
• the interest and ability to interact effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
To apply, please send the following:
1. a detailed curriculum vita;
2. a letter of application with a separate approximately 1500 word description of teaching experience and interests;
3. an approximately 1500 word description of research plans and goals which includes start-up needs; and
4. letters of recommendation from at least three references familiar with your research and teaching experience. References should send their letters directly to the address below.
to:
Dr. Greg Childers, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Physics
California State University, Fullerton
PO Box 6850,
Fullerton, California 92834-6850.
Review of completed applications will begin on October 17, 2011. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if the position is not filled from the original pool of applicants. Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer.
Full job posting at the CSU Careers website: http://csucareers.calstate.edu/Detail.aspx?pid=30437
