Three Faculty Positions

University of California at Davis

The Department of Physics at the University of California at Davis invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the following areas.

Theoretical or observational cosmology

This is the first of what are expected to be four positions available in cosmology during the next several years. Outstanding persons in all areas of cosmology will be considered. However, we are particularly interested in applicants who will interact with our existing programs in particle physics and observational astrophysics. Faculty at UC Davis have full access to both the Lick and Keck Observatories. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in physics or astrophysics and will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to conduct an active research program in cosmology. The level of appointment will be open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Available July 1, 1998. This position is open until filled; but to assure full consideration, applications should be received by November 14, 1997.

Theoretical high energy physics

The successful candidate will join the existing high energy group of four theoretical and five experimental faculty members. There is particular interest in a theorist with a broad range of model building experience and related phenomenological skills relevant to physics at the next generation of hadron and lepton supercolliders. Interest/expertise in particle cosmology is also desirable. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in physics, will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will have an outstanding research record and demonstrated potential for leadership in the field. The appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level as determined by qualifications and experience. Available July 1, 1998. This position is open until filled; but to assure full consideration, applications should be received by November 14, 1997.

Experimental Relativistic Heavy-Ion Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of California at Davis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental relativistic heavy-ion physics which will be available no later than July 1, 1999, contingent upon final administrative approval. We seek a candidate who will strengthen our existing program in relativistic heavy-ion physics which is currently centered on analysis of data from the E895(AGS) and NA49(SPS) experiments; and on design, software development, and fabrication of the FTPC subsystem of STAR(RHIC). We expect to hire the candidate who will provide leadership in the ongoing STAR effort and also in future efforts at the LHC. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree and an excellent record of accomplishments in relativistic heavy-ion physics. Dedication to high quality undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision of graduate students is essential. The appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level as determined by qualifications and experience.


Application Process

To initiate the application process, request an application package by writing an e-mail message to
forms@physics.ucdavis.edu, or read this.

Those who do not have access to e-mail should send curriculum vitae, publication list, research statement, and the names (including address, e-mail, fax, and phone number) of three or more references to:

Professor Barry M. Klein, Chair
Department of Physics
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8677


The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.
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20 Oct 97