Tenure-track Faculty Positions in Particle Physics and Cosmology

6 months ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Full time

Job Posting Details

The Department of Physics invites applications for several tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in experimental and theoretical physics. The target areas of the search are Theoretical High Energy Physics and Cosmology, Experimental Particle Physics and Observational Cosmology.

Applicants must possess a PhD degree in physics or a related field. The successful candidates should have a strong track record of research (those with an interdisciplinary background are especially encouraged to apply). Appointments at the rank of Associate Professor or above will be considered for candidates with an exceptional record of research excellence and academic leadership. In addition to pursuing a vibrant research program, the candidates are expected to engage in effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The current faculty in the particle physics and cosmology group at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology include Professor Andrew Cohen, Professor Tao Liu, Professor Kam-Biu Luk, Professor Kirill Prokofiev, Professor George Smoot, Professor Henry Tye, and Professor Yi Wang. The department is expanding its effort in this area by hiring additional new faculty in theory and experiment. Further information about the Department can be found at .

Starting salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including medical and dental benefits, annual leave and housing benefits will be provided where applicable. The initial appointment prior to tenure will normally be on a three-year contract. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit their applications along with CV, cover letter, complete publication list, research statement, teaching statement, and three reference letters.

Separate applications should be submitted online for each position below:

High Energy Theory and Cosmology (PHYS1017H):

Particle Physics Experiment (PHYS1017P):

Observational Cosmology (PHYS1017C):

Screening of applications begins immediately, and will continue until the positions are filled.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

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