CEDAR email: University of Minnesota faculty position

[Cynthia Cattell]

*Faculty Position in Space Plasma PhysicsUniversity of Minnesota *
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities invites applications for a tenure track position in the
area of Experimental Space Plasma Physics. The appointment is expected
to be at the Assistant Professor level. This position is supported by
a grant from the National Science Foundation for Faculty Development
in the Space Sciences. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in
physics, astrophysics or a related discipline and should have
demonstrated the potential to conduct a vigorous and significant
experimental research program as evidenced by their publication record
and supporting letters from recognized leaders in the field. The
ability to teach physics effectively at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels is required.   The successful applicant will be
joining a department with active programs in both experimental and
theoretical space plasma physics. The experimental space physics group
has played important roles in instrument development and/or scientific
analysis of data from NASA and ESA funded projects including Ulysses,
Polar, FAST, Wind, Cluster, and rocket flights. The group is currently
involved in the Van Allen Probes Mission, STEREO, and Solar Probe
Plus. Experimentalists in any field in space plasma physics are
encouraged to apply. Applicants in Solar Physics, Heliospheric
Physics, Planetary and Terrestrial Magnetospheric Physics, and
Ionospheric Physics are of special interest. The successful applicant
will be expected to play a leadership role in new programs involving
spacecraft, Cube-Sats, sub-orbital rockets, or balloons. The starting
date for the position is negotiable and could be as early as July 1,
2015.

Candidates for this position (Requisition # 193936) must go to
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=123909
and submit an application online. Application materials must include a
cover letter, a current C.V. including a list of publications, a
statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests,
and a list of at least three references including complete addresses
and contact information.

Candidates must arrange to have letters of reference (signed and on
official letterhead) sent directly to spacephys14 at physics.umn.edu as
PDF files. Alternatively, letters of reference may be sent to

Professor Ronald Poling
School of Physics and Astronomy
University of Minnesota
116 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received before
December 22, 2014.

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard
to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Cynthia Cattell
Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
phone: 612-626-8918
fax: 612-626-2029 (shared)
e-mail: cattell at umn.edu
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