PROFESSOR, THEORETICAL PLASMA PHYSICS

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications from theoretical/computational plasma physicists who are committed to the research, mentoring, and teaching missions of our department. The successful applicant will have a productive, visible, and well-funded research program with a research focus that is synergistic with current departmental expertise in theoretical plasma physics with applications to space and astrophysical systems, and in experimental space physics and astrophysics. The position is at the rank of full professor with tenure. The position begins as early as Fall 2024, but a later start date may be accommodated.

The University of Iowa is a leading public university located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature with a high quality of life. This faculty position complements departmental, collegiate, and university investments in facilities and personnel in space physics and astrophysics. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with current faculty members in theoretical plasma physics, experimental space physics and laboratory plasma physics, and space-based astrophysics.  This faculty position is intended to bolster the University of Iowa’s historical strength in theoretical and experimental space physics and plasma physics.  There are also opportunities to contribute to our departmental outreach efforts that include the active Hawk-Eyes on Science and Hawk-Eyes in Space outreach programs.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested applicants should apply at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and refer to requisition #75080.

The application must include a curriculum vitae (with publications listed), letter of interest, teaching statement, and research statement.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

PhD in Physics

An exceptional record of scholarship and external funding in theoretical/computational plasma physics; a nationally recognized productive and innovative research program in the application of kinetic plasma physics to the evolution of space and astrophysical plasmas as well as the non-equilibrium thermodynamics of space plasmas; a demonstrated record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; a record of successful mentorship of graduate students to completion of the PhD degree.

Evidence of service and/or leadership in department, university or professional contexts; a record of mentorship of postdoctoral researchers; contributions to science and public policy efforts; a record of science outreach efforts.

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