Position Summary

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking outstanding candidates with expertise in reaction theory for energetic central reactions, for an assistant professor position in theoretical nuclear science at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). FRIB theory faculty members typically have joint appointments in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (PA), where they teach and supervise graduate students. The successful candidate is expected to establish, sustain, and advance a sponsored research program in state-of-the-art and innovative theoretical approaches for energetic central reaction studies at FRIB and elsewhere, exploring bulk properties of nuclear matter.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• hold a doctoral degree in nuclear science or a related field,
• have at least two years of postdoctoral experience by August 2024,
• have at least two years of experience in reaction theory for energetic central reactions by August 2024,
• have demonstrated ability to conduct research in state-of-the-art and innovative theoretical approaches for energetic central reaction studies at FRIB and elsewhere. Research expertise should include modeling reaction dynamics and constraining  bulk nuclear properties using measurement data, with an emphasis on isovector properties, such as the symmetry energy and connections  to  neutron star studies,
• exhibit promise to play a leadership role in the nuclear science community,
• exhibit promise to be an effective instructor using evidence-based techniques,
• exhibit promise to be an inclusive mentor to a diverse cohort of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
• exhibit promise for excellence in research and teaching,
• exhibit a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and the ability to work in diverse teams,
• engage in institutional and science community service,

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Nuclear Science or related field

Minimum Requirements

• hold a doctoral degree in nuclear science or a related field,
• have at least two years of postdoctoral experience by August 2024,
• have at least two years of experience in reaction theory for energetic central reactions by August 2024,
• have demonstrated the ability to conduct research in state-of-the-art and innovative theoretical approaches for energetic central reaction studies at FRIB and elsewhere. Research expertise should include modeling reaction dynamics and constraining bulk nuclear properties using measurement data, with an emphasis on isovector properties, such as the symmetry energy and connections to  neutron star studies,

Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate could have the following desired qualifications:

• ability to put transport calculations for reactions on fundamental microscopic footing,
• ability to apply machine learning or AI techniques to transport theory and/or data evaluation,
• experience in multi-messenger astronomy.

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit all of the below:

1.  cover letter framing their qualifications in the context of this ad.
2. a detailed CV, which should contain a list of publications, accepted and pending proposals for funding/resources, contributed and invited talks, teaching and mentoring roles, leadership positions, awards, contributions to the academic community, and efforts in public outreach.
3. a research statement of up to five pages with resource requirements and its relation to FRIB. Please also include descriptions of the applicant's past, if applicable, and planned commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in research.
4. a statement of teaching philosophy of up to two pages. The statement should describe the applicant’s approach to, and/or experience with, classroom teaching and mentoring in research, including experience teaching and mentoring students from broadly diverse demographic and social backgrounds. Please include anticipated challenges and plans to address them. MSU is a leader in evidence-based physics instruction.
5. a statement on fostering an inclusive research and teaching environment of up to two pages. Faculty responsibilities include fostering student learning, advancing research, disseminating knowledge, and sustaining healthy, welcoming, inclusive communities. The applicant should describe plans for enriching the MSU community.
6. and the contact information for at least three references and the applicant’s relationship to them.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/31/2023

Website

www.frib.msu.edu

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