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Oxford - UK

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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Position Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi (UM) seeks highly qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in high energy physics (HEP) at the rank of Assistant Professor. Computationally oriented candidates with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the service missions of the department and university.

Candidates proposed research directions should strengthen and/or complement existing efforts in the department which include experimental programs in connection with the Belle II Muon g2 EMPHATIC NOvA and DUNE collaborations as well as a theoretical program in beyond-standard-model phenomenology. The search committee expects candidates to articulate how they will use AI/ML to exploit the large samples available at the intensity frontier.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required. Candidates should have at least one year of postdoctoral or related experience a strong record of publication and demonstrated potential for establishing an externally funded research program.

A competitive startup package is available. The new faculty member may also seek affiliation with the UM Center for Multimessenger Astrophysics.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Founded in 1848 the University of Mississippi (UM) affectionately known to alumni students and friends as Ole Miss is Mississippis flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production by the Carnegie Classification it has a long history of producing leaders in public service academics and business. The University of Mississippi consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For is located in Oxford MS which is ranked one of the Top 10 Best College Towns. With more than 24000 students UM is the states largest university and is ranked among the nations fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2900 employees has consistently been named one of Mississippis Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the Cultural Mecca of the South creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxfords rich history small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times Southern Living Cond Nast Traveler and GQ. Among other cultural activities annual events include the Oxford Film Festival a thriving local music scene and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town filled with unique shops and galleries eclectic restaurants and clubs historic landmarks and comfortable inns.

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