The Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences, of Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, research track position at the rank of research assistant professor. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment at the Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute and be expected to contribute to this thriving research environment. This position will have a nine-month academic appointment (September 1-May 31) beginning as early as August 1, 2024, and have a duration of up to five (5) years; the addition of summer months employment is at the discretion of the research assistant professor and director of the Cyclotron Institute. This position is not tenure-accruing.
The successful candidate will assume full research responsibilities in nuclear theory, with all areas of nuclear theory considered, though the primary focus of the present search will be low-energy theoretical nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics, and contribute to the educational and/or service mission of our department. Efforts may include supervision of graduate assistants.
Information on the Department of Physics and Astronomy is available at http://physics.tamu.edu, and information on the Cyclotron Institute is located at https://cyclotron.tamu.edu. Texas A&M University is located in College Station, Texas, adjacent to Bryan, Texas, around 90 minutes from the Houston and Austin metropolitan areas. Bryan/College Station is a vibrant, dynamic community that offers cultural diversity, arts and entertainment, job opportunities, and affordable quality of life.
Positions include competitive benefits through Texas A&M University; see https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits for details.