Faculty
Position in Space Plasma Physics
University of Minnesota
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for
a tenure track position in the area of Experimental Space
Plasma Physics. The appointment is expected to be at the
Assistant Professor level. This position is supported by a
grant from the National Science Foundation for Faculty
Development in the Space Sciences. Candidates are expected to
hold a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics or a related discipline
and should have demonstrated the potential to conduct a
vigorous and significant experimental research program as
evidenced by their publication record and supporting letters
from recognized leaders in the field. The ability to teach
physics effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate
levels is required. The successful applicant will be joining
a department with active programs in both experimental and
theoretical space plasma physics. The experimental space
physics group has played important roles in instrument
development and/or scientific analysis of data from NASA and
ESA funded projects including Ulysses, Polar, FAST, Wind,
Cluster, and rocket flights. The group is currently involved
in the Van Allen Probes Mission, STEREO, and Solar Probe Plus.
Experimentalists in any field in space plasma physics are
encouraged to apply. Applicants in Solar Physics, Heliospheric
Physics, Planetary and Terrestrial Magnetospheric Physics, and
Ionospheric Physics are of special interest. The successful
applicant will be expected to play a leadership role in new
programs involving spacecraft, Cube-Sats, sub-orbital rockets,
or balloons. The starting date for the position is negotiable
and could be as early as July 1, 2015.
Cynthia Cattell
Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
phone: 612-626-8918
fax: 612-626-2029 (shared)
e-mail: cattell@umn.edu