Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Theoretical and/or Computational Plasma Physics
4 days ago
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University invites applications for up to two faculty appointments in Theoretical and/or Computational Plasma Physics at all Professorial ranks. The preferred start date is August 16, 2025.
The current plasma research program at WVU consists of five professors, one research professor, ten postdocs and research scientists, and nearly 30 graduate and undergraduate students. Plasma research activities at WVU are supported by NASA, NSF, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and the Office of National Intelligence. The plasma group is home to the Center for KINETIC Plasma Physics ) and the state-of-the-art PHASMA experimental facility. The Center is a cross-disciplinary team with complementary approaches to address cutting-edge plasma science. Other research areas in the WVU Department of Physics and Astronomy ) are condensed matter physics, astrophysics, and physics education research. The entire Department moved into a new facility with state-of-the-art research laboratories in 2012. On-campus shared computational facilities are also available.
Responsibilities:
The applicant is expected to establish an externally funded, nationally competitive research program. For applicants at the associate professor level or above, a significant record of external funding is expected. Teaching responsibilities will normally include one lecture course per semester in core areas of the physics curriculum (1-1 teaching load) and one course per semester equivalent associated with advising undergraduate and graduate students in research. The candidate will also be expected to serve the community, university, and profession.
WVU is a comprehensive land grant university and WVU's Carnegie Classification is R1 ("Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity"). Morgantown is centrally located and regularly makes "Best Place to Live" lists because of its good schools, excellent health care, low unemployment rate, low crime rate, and abundant recreational opportunities. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ) and commits to assist in partner employment.
Qualifications
Professional Qualifications:
The Department welcomes applications from all qualified professionals in any area of theoretical, computational, or observational plasma physics. The following research areas would complement existing strengths within the department: (1) space or solar plasma physics theory/ simulation or observation/data analysis; (2) high energy density physics theory/ simulation; and (3) low temperature plasma physics theory/simulation. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D., or equivalent, in physics or a related field with a commitment and ability to lead an independent research program and to excel in teaching physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Application:
To apply, please visit and upload (1) a cover letter addressed to the Plasma Physics Search Committee, (2) a curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications and relevant teaching experience, (3) a research plan for the first five years including an estimate of research group size and equipment start-up costs, and (4) a statement of philosophy of instruction and any relevant supervisory experience. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to [redacted]. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Earl Scime [redacted] with questions.
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From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
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