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Call for EoI (2026): Tenure-Track Positions in the Department of Physics Instituto Superior Técnico – University of Lisbon

The Department of Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from researchers across all branches of physics (theoretical and experimental) who aspire to build international research careers and establish dynamic research groups. As a leading institution in Portugal and Europe, IST provides an exceptional research environment with outstanding students, making it an ideal setting for cutting-edge research.
This initiative seeks to identify areas of research with high growth potential for the Department of Physics. In 2026, based on the results, we will launch international calls (Public Notice) to recruit tenure-track professors, primarily at the Assistant Professor level. Applications must be received by 5th September 2025 to ensure full consideration.

In this call, the Department of Physics is preferentially interested in applications for three Assistant Professor positions in the following scientific areas: ‘Astrophysics and Gravitation’, ‘Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics’, and ‘Condensed Matter and Nanotechnology’. The Department plans to open one Assistant Professor position in each of these areas.

We encourage applications from researchers with outstanding CVs, demonstrated scientific leadership, and a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven ability to secure grants, especially from international funding organisations. Learn more about the Department of Physics and its scientific areas on https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/.

Contact Instructions:

To apply, please send a single PDF document to eoi(at)fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line “EOI: [Your Name]”.The document should include the following items and must be addressed to Prof. Ilídio Lopes, President of the Department of Physics:

  1. Motivation letter (one page): Clearly stating your preferred scientific area.
  2. Curriculum vitae: Including a complete list of publications.
  3. Achievements and publications (maximum two pages): Describe your three most significant achievements and up to five relevant publications from the past five years, detailing your specific contributions.
  4. Research and teaching statement (maximum two pages): A concise overview of your future research plans and teaching interests.
  5. References: Provide contact information (including email addresses) for two researchers or professors who will provide reference letters.

Reference letters should be sent directly by your referees to eoi@fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line “RL: [Your Name]”. These letters should attest to your scientific, pedagogical, professional, and ethical qualities. Please ensure they are submitted before the deadline. Additional information may be requested.

Deadline: Applications must be received by 5th September 2025 to ensure full consideration.

IST Councils Deadline: The IST councils will identify research areas of interest by the end of 2025, with international calls for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions expected to open by Public Notice around the beginning of Spring 2026.

Disclaimer: This announcement does not guarantee the opening of calls for tenure-track or permanent positions.

Requirements, Benefits, and Distinctive Environment

Expectations for Assistant Professors:

The Assistant Professors will be expected to:

Building a robust and autonomous research career with global recognition.
Establishing a research program that attracts competitive funding at both international and national levels.
Overseeing the supervision of PhD students, MSc students, and undergraduates.
Contributing to undergraduate (BSc) and graduate (MSc and PhD) teaching programs.

Engaging in faculty duties, fostering collegiality, and upholding ethical standards.

Requirements and desired skills:

Prospective researchers must have obtained a doctoral degree in Physics or a related field by the date of the upcoming opening. Preference will be given to researchers with a strong research track record and university-level teaching experience. The ability to foster an inspiring work environment and establish international scientific collaborations within and outside the university is highly valued. Additionally, researchers should demonstrate a strong motivation to implement their vision and establish an externally funded research program. Proficiency in English (there is no requirement to speak Portuguese) and strong communication skills are also essential qualifications.

Tenure track at IST-ULisboa:

This open search is for prospective researchers interested in applying for upcoming openings of tenure-track positions with an initial 5-year appointment. After this period of 5 years, and upon a successful evaluation, the temporary employment will be converted into a permanent position. During the probationary 5-year period the juniorfaculty member will undergo a Mentoring Program that promotes their integration and adaptation to the IST culture. The objective of the program is to accelerate the development of an academic career with international impact, exhibiting scientific and academic leadership. The Program also supports junior faculty members through a financial start-up package, an incentive to partial sabbatical leaves abroad during the tenure track period, as well as access to an internal ERC Acceleration Program.

Salary and benefits:

IST-ULisboa is a public institution that offers competitive salaries and benefits in accordance with national laws and regulations. These include the possibility to subscribe to the healthcare plan for civil servants, benefiting from a wide choice of private and public national health services at reduced prices, the use of maternity license and paternity leavein case of childbirth, and other social benefits. IST faculty members may receive a supplement to their salary in retribution for participating in R&D projects.

IST is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that highly values diversity and is committed to supporting and encouraging applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

About IST (ULisboa)

As Portugal’s top Engineering, Science, and Technology school and one of Europe’s premier institutions, IST offers an inspiring world-class learning environment and drives impactful research worldwide. It’s remarkable achievements, distinct institutional profile, strategic Lisbon location, and exceptional students, alumni, faculty, and staff underscore its global appeal. IST fosters a unique and multidisciplinary scientific atmosphere, bridging competencies across diverse engineering and fundamental science disciplines. This compelling environment attracts the finest Portuguese graduates and undergraduates aspiring to achieve impactful international careers in Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Notably, IST proudly hosts Portugal’s leading scientific community in theoretical and experimental physics and related fields, actively engaging in major international organizations like ESA, ESO, ITER, and CERN. With 8 Research Institutes and 25 Research Centres, IST stands as a pioneering hub of knowledge and innovation.

The Department of Physics of IST has the nation’s most prolific researchers in Physics. Their outstanding expertise draws students with top academic achievements from all regions of the country, fostering a vibrant academic community committed to pushing the boundaries of physics and related fields.

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Research Assistant Professor Position at University of Chicago

The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at The University of Chicago invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. The Research Assistant Professor will work in the field of experimental cosmic microwave background research, in particular Professor Jeff McMahon’s group focused on the Simons Observatory project and the Metamaterial Laboratory, and contribute to the department’s experimental CMB program. The person hired will be responsible for development of hardware, software, and analysis for these and future experiments. Application deadline July 4th 2025.

The term of the appointment will be for up to three years with the possibility of renewal, and is expected to begin in autumn 2025.

This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits can be found here: https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications

  • A doctoral degree in physics or a related field.
  • A minimum of two years of related experimental experience, beyond Ph.D. training.
    Application Instructions

The following materials are required:

  • Cover letter;
  • CV;
  • Statement of research interests and future plans;
  • Minimum of two confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s academic jobs Website.

Faculty Positions at the University of Adelaide

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding experimental physicist to a continuing position of Lecturer Level B. The successful candidate will work alongside the other members of the physics discipline at the University of Adelaide. We are looking to add to and/or augment areas of existing strengths in experimental physics around gravitational wave detection.

Physics at The University of Adelaide has broad interests in experimental physics. The University hosts the Adelaide nodes of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav ), and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science. The group forms a major part of the university-funded Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), and has strong research programs in quantum materials and lasers. The School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences hosts strong research groups contributing experimentally to the ATLAS, Belle II, IceCube, CTA, HESS, LIGO, SABRE and Pierre Auger experiments. Close collaboration with theorists is actively encouraged.

Lecturer (Level B, $107,276 – $126,894 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

To be successful at Level B you will need:

  • A PhD in experimental physics, or equivalent higher degree, in an area that aligns with and/or augments existing and emerging strengths in experimental physics at The University of Adelaide.
  • A commitment to excellence in relevant areas of experimental physics, in particular to gravitational wave discovery and detection.
  • Demonstrated publication track record in relevant areas of experimental physics in leading academic journals.
  • A strong interest in and commitment to the delivery of quality undergraduate education.
  • Experience in and/or enthusiasm for the supervision of graduate students.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team in a complex setting.
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Very good organisational and management skills.
  • Advanced analytic and computational skills, including the demonstrated ability to perform numerical and symbolic calculations.

Senior Lecturer (Level C, $130,810 – $150,431 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

To be successful at Level C you will also need:

  • A PhD in experimental physics, or equivalent higher degree, in an area that aligns with or augments existing and emerging strengths in experimental physics at The University of Adelaide.
  • A commitment to excellence in relevant areas of experimental physics, in particular to gravitational wave discovery and detection.
  • Demonstrated publication track record in relevant areas of experimental physics in leading academic journals.
  • Demonstrated experience in grant writing and an excellent track record relative to opportunity.
  • Demonstrated commitment to and evidence of the delivery of quality undergraduate education.
  • Proven experience in the supervision of graduate research students.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team in a complex setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Very good organisational and management skills.
  • Advanced analytic and computational skills, including the demonstrated ability to perform numerical and symbolic calculations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs — including significant industry, government and community collaborations — offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature — not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour — provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty’s broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form.

Please submit your:

  • cover letter
  • curriculum vitae
  • statement of research interests
  • statement addressing the selection criteria as listed in the Selection Criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 30 June 2025

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact either:

Professor David Ottaway,
Discipline Lead for Physics
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences
P: +61 (8) 8313 0998
E: david.ottaway(at)adelaide.edu.au

Professor Christopher Sumby
Head of School
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences
E: christopher.sumby(at)adelaide.edu.au

You’ll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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Advertised: 29 May 2025 12:00 AM
Applications close:30 Jun 2025 11:55 PM

Position Website

Teaching Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor position (non-tenure track) to begin in Fall 2025. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities will include teaching up to 3 courses per semester and advising undergraduate majors. The courses include both classroom and online formats. The Department also plans to develop a Planetary Sciences Option for the undergraduate Astrophysics major. It is our hope to grow this into a Planetary Sciences major in concert with the Geosciences department and others. The successful candidate will have experience with similar duties and be expected to lead these efforts. Course relief and supplementary salary can be provided given additional service to the department including departmental committee work, New Student Orientation, contributions to outreach, and development of course materials, for example.

A Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics is preferred, a PhD in a related field with strong astronomy teaching experience will be considered. Experience teaching pre-service or in-service teachers and/or experience in astronomy education research is also preferred. Planetarium presentations and volunteer training experience will be considered.

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching experience and interests as well as research interests, and a list of publications. In addition, please request three reference letters be sent to astro-jobs(at)psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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W3 professorship in relativistic astrophysics in Jena, Germany

The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany) invites applications for a W3 (or W2 with tenure track to W3) professorship for Theoretical Physics - Relativistic Astrophysics starting in the summer semester 2026.

The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated broad expertise in scientific research and high competence in teaching in this subject area. We search for excellence in gravitational physics and relativity theory, with research interests in general relativistic astrophysics, gravitational waves and their sources, as well as mathematical and theoretical foundations of classical and modified gravity. With regard to technical expertise, a strong background in mathematical and/or numerical relativity is desired.

A close collaboration with existing groups at the department is expected, especially with other theoretical research groups in the areas of theoretical physics, quantum field theory, astronomy and/or computational physics. These activities should be strengthened and expanded, in particular with respect to coordinated funding programs, while additional, new initiatives are welcome. Experience in grant acquisition and leadership in science management are required.

Applications including cover letter, CV, research and teaching concepts, list of publications and acquired third-party funding should be submitted electronically to the University job portal (https://berufungsportal.uni-jena.de/) no later than July, 1st 2025.

Please find this link for the full text of the announcement.

Professor or Associate Professor for Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, Kyushu University, Japan

Kyushu University invites applications for the following faculty position: Position and Number of Openings: Professor or Associate Professor (1 position)
Affiliation: Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, Division of Space Quantum Sensing (Scheduled to be established in October 2025)

Field of Specialization and Job Description: Experimental research in gravitational wave detection and quantum optical measurement. Promotion of the "Future Space Quantum Frontier Project" by the Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute. The successful candidate is expected to engage in the development of foundational quantum technologies using laser interferometers and optical cavities in space. A proven track record in the relevant field is desirable.
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible after October 2025.

Working Conditions:
Term: No fixed term.

Probationary period: A three-month probationary period.

Workplace: Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute (744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka)

Working Hours: Under the discretionary labor system for specialized work, employees are considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 29–January 3.

Salary: Annual salary system (introduced on April 1, 2020). The salary will be determined based on experience and in accordance with university regulations. (https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/university/information/rule/rulebook/pdf/2707/1/2019syuki042.pdf)

Insurance: Employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, health insurance, and employee pension plan.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent qualifications.
Application Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
List of Research Achievements (including publications, presentations, and external funding)
Summary of Research Achievements and Future Research Plans (Approx. 3 pages, A4 size)
Summary of Teaching Experience and Educational Philosophy (Approx. 1 page, A4 size)
Contact Information for Two References (name, affiliation, and contact details)
Preferred Rank (Professor or Associate Professor)
Earliest Possible Start Date
Copies of Up to Five Representative Papers

Application Submission: Applicants should compile all documents in the specified order into a single PDF file and submit it using either method (1) or (2) below. If the file size exceeds 10MB, please use method (2).

Send the PDF file by email to: yamamoto.kazuhiro.963_at_m.kyushu-u.ac.jp (Replace “_at_” with “@”) with the subject line: “Application for Faculty Position in the Division of Space Quantum Sensing, Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute.” If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please contact us.

Submit the documents via the web application system on the JREC-IN Portal (https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D125041657&ln=1).

Application Deadline: 24:00 (Japan Standard Time) on June 27, 2025

Contact Information:
Prof. Kazuhiro Yamamoto (Chair of the Faculty Search Committee)
Faculty of Science, Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
Phone: +81-92-802-4047
Email: yamamoto.kazuhiro.963_at_m.kyushu-u.ac.jp (Replace “_at_” with “@”)

Additional Information:
An interview will be conducted as part of the selection process. Please note that travel expenses for attending the interview will not be reimbursed. If you are residing overseas or have other special circumstances, an online interview may be considered.

Kyushu University promotes internationalization and encourages successful candidates to actively engage in teaching courses in English.
The selection process follows the principles of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society (Act No. 78 of 1999) to ensure fairness.
The selection process also adheres to the principles of the Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 84 of 1970), the Act on Employment Promotion for Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 123 of 1960), and the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 65 of 2013) to promote diversity and inclusion.

Kyushu University has implemented a Dual Career Support System since July 2017.

Applicants who have been subject to disciplinary action due to sexual harassment or other forms of sexual violence against students in the past must disclose details of the disciplinary action and its reasons in their CV or other documents. Providing false information may result in cancellation of employment or disciplinary action.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is strictly prohibited on all university premises.
Kyushu University Employment Regulations

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics & Astronomy at UCLA

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles is searching for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor with outstanding potential as a research scientist, science educator, and mentor to students from groups that are under-represented in the physical sciences. This search is part of a cluster hire with faculty positions in the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy who will support UCLA’s goals to achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution as early as 2025.

In preparation for this designation, the Office of the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost have sponsored this search in order to recruit exceptional scholars whose teaching, scholarship and/or mentoring has strong ties to Latinx experiences in the United States. This search is conducted as a partnership between the Chicano Studies Research Center and the Division of Physical Sciences. Faculty hired through this search are expected to have a demonstrated commitment to and future plan for mentoring and encouraging the success of Latinx and first-generation scholars and to maintain an active affiliation with the Chicano Studies Research Center. Since the Latina population is particularly under-represented in physical sciences nationwide, the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Division of Physical Sciences are especially interested in candidates with potential to serve as outstanding mentors to Latina students.

Candidates in any area of Physics and Astronomy, broadly defined, will be considered. A necessary qualification is a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related discipline in hand at time of appointment. Post-doctoral research experience is strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, and teach and mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels employing inclusive pedagogical approaches. UCLA and the Department of Physics and Astronomy are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a research statement including future research directions, a teaching statement that includes teaching interests as well as experience employing pedagogies that promote active learning and inclusive teaching practices, a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion that includes previous and planned efforts that advance EDI through formal and/or informal mentoring especially of Latina students, arrange for at least three and up to five letters of reference to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit, and complete a reference check authorization release form.

Next review date: Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025.

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Two Assistant Professor positions in Gravitational Wave Research or LHCb in Maastricht

The Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics (GWFP) at Maastricht University, member of the Nikhef partnership, has two positions open for Assistant Professor researcher(s). We are looking for two talented and enthusiastic assistant professors to complement or strengthen our physics activities in the Gravitational Wave and Fundamental Physics (GWFP) group at Maastricht University. Our research activities are embedded in the Dutch Nikhef collaboration and include Gravitational Wave and Particle Physics research. Application Deadline: October 27th, 2024.

Activities in Gravitational Waves research include research on technologies for current and future gravitational-wave detectors such as Virgo and the Einstein Telescope, with a particular focus on optical instrumentation, advanced interferometry beyond the quantum-noise limit, and material research for optics and optical coatings.

Activities in Particle Physics include flavour physics phenomenology in close collaboration with the LHCb experiment, LHCb physics data analysis on CP violation and rare decays, and algorithm development for data reconstruction in a heterogeneous computing model.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply and to develop their research plans in the context of either gravitational wave research or LHCb research or a combination of these activities’

The positions are 1.0 FTE positions located in the GWFP Department of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Duboisdomein 30, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Requirements

  • You have a PhD degree in physics or a related field
  • You have excellent communication skills in the English language
  • You are collegial and actively searching to collaborate with others
  • You have extensive experience in research relevant for gravitational wave instrumentation / data analysis or particle physics data analysis / phenomenology, proven by your track record as an early career researcher
  • You are eager to develop your own research program that is integrated and aligned with the aspirations of the department and the Nikhef partnership
  • You have evidence or high potential for grant acquisition and are keen to seek and join grant opportunities and collaborations for our group
  • You are an enthusiastic teacher in an academic context, and are willing to participate in and shape the teaching activities of our department
  • You have demonstrated experience in supervising Master and/or PhD theses

What we offer
As Assistant Professor at Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

  • Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 11 – 12 according to UFO profile Assistant Professor, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €4492,00 and €6986,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
  • An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.
  • At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
  • As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
  • Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as ‘acknowledge and appreciate’.

Please find here full details.

Two Assistant Professor positions in Gravitational Wave Research or LHCb at University of Maastricht

The Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics (GWFP) at Maastricht University, member of the Nikhef partnership, has two positions open for Assistant Professor researcher(s). We are looking for two talented and enthusiastic assistant professors to complement or strengthen our physics activities in the Gravitational Wave and Fundamental Physics (GWFP) group at Maastricht University. Our research activities are embedded in the Dutch Nikhef collaboration and include Gravitational Wave and Particle Physics research. Application deadline: October 27th, 2024.

Activities in Gravitational Waves research include research on technologies for current and future gravitational-wave detectors such as Virgo and the Einstein Telescope, with a particular focus on optical instrumentation, advanced interferometry beyond the quantum-noise limit, and material research for optics and optical coatings.

Activities in Particle Physics include flavour physics phenomenology in close collaboration with the LHCb experiment, LHCb physics data analysis on CP violation and rare decays, and algorithm development for data reconstruction in a heterogeneous computing model.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply and to develop their research plans in the context of one or a combination of these activities.

The positions are 1.0 FTE positions located in the GWFP Department of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Duboisdomein 30, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Requirements

  • You have a PhD degree in physics or a related field
  • You have excellent communication skills in the English language
  • You are collegial and actively searching to collaborate with others
  • You have extensive experience in research relevant for gravitational wave instrumentation / data analysis or particle physics data analysis / phenomenology, proven by your track record as an early career researcher
  • You are eager to develop your own research program that is integrated and aligned with the aspirations of the department and the Nikhef partnership
  • You have evidence or high potential for grant acquisition and are keen to seek and join grant opportunities and collaborations for our group
  • You are an enthusiastic teacher in an academic context, and are willing to participate in and shape the teaching activities of our department
  • You have demonstrated experience in supervising Master and/or PhD theses

What we offer
As Assistant Professor at Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 11 – 12 according to UFO profile Assistant Professor, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €4492,00 and €6986,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.

An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.

At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.

As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.

Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as ‘acknowledge and appreciate’.

Please find here full details.