Texas A&M University, Physics Department and Cyclotron Institute

 

The Physics Department and Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University invite applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in strong interaction/nuclear theory with an anticipated starting date in the fall of 2006.  The initial appointment will be a cooperative fellowship with the RIKEN BNL Research Center (RBRC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) for a period of up to 5 years. During this period the Assistant Professor/Fellow will spend about half time at Texas A&M and the remaining time at the RBRC in Brookhaven. The most important factor in the selection process is the candidate’s potential for excellence in research and teaching. Successful candidates will assume teaching responsibilities at the graduate and undergraduate level and are expected to conduct a vigorous research program. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, publication list, description of future research plans, and at least 3 letters of reference to:

Chair of the Promotions, Tenure, and Appointments Committee
Department of Physics
Texas A&M University
4242 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843-4242

The application and letters of reference must also be sent to Dr. Nicholas Samios, Director, RIKEN BNL Research Center, Building 510A, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Box 5000, Upton, NY 11973-5000. For full consideration, the application material should be received by December 31, 2005.

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is further dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. In addition, as part of the faculty Reinvestment Program, Texas A&M University is able to be responsive to the particular needs of dual career couples. The Department of Physics and Cyclotron Institute are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.