Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Accelerator Physics

The person holding this position will report to the Chair of the Physics and Astronomy Department. The faculty member will perform research on topics in Accelerator Physics. While the particular focus of the research will be up to the faculty member, the successful applicant will be expected to join and strengthen the Stony Brook accelerator physics group engaging in independently funded research characterized by creativity and vision. Current faculty members of the local Stony Brook accelerator physics group engage in a wide variety of research activities covering topics in conventional and advanced accelerator physics. The faculty member is expected to interact with other local members of the accelerator physics group at Stony Brook and at BNL, and with members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and of the YITP with interests in accelerator physics, as well as with their peers at other educational institutes. During the academic year the faculty member may be asked to give seminars on the member's work and is expected to present their research at national and/or international conferences. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses at the Department of Physics and Astronomy and will be expected to encourage, and as appropriate participate in, the research and mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral associates. The faculty member will participate in departmental, university and professional service.

Required Qualifications:
PhD (or foreign equivalent) in accelerator physics or a related field. Demonstrated ability to perform research independently and as part of a group. Significant (>3 years) of hands-on experimental research in an accelerator physics project. Demonstrated track record of publication of research in high quality peer-reviewed journals and delivery of presentations at major conferences. Expert knowledge of techniques of accelerator physics. Clear and concise oral and written communication and interpersonal and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Post PhD (or foreign equivalent) work experience on an accelerator physics project. Demonstrated ability to organize and lead an accelerator physics experiment or collaboration. revious experience on a current accelerator project. Experience in securing funding in a competitive proposal process to carry out research. Previous mentoring and teaching experience. Experience with accelerator operation, design, and construction. Experience working with a diverse student body and/or the ability to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the Department and University.

Applications should be submitted through the Interfolio web service. They should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and a diversity statement. The candidate should use the options provided at the Interfolio website to request at least three letters of reference. Applications received by 11/18/24 will receive full consideration.

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The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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