Assistant Professorship in Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology

The Department of Physics at the University of Basel invites  applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of an  assistant professor, in the areas of theoretical particle physics and/or  cosmology.

The successful candidate  will be expected to conduct an excellent research program and contribute  to teaching activities at all levels, including particle physics at the  undergraduate level.

Desired skills and experience

We are looking for an outstanding theorist  with proven expertise in theoretical particle physics and/or cosmology.  The requirements include a PhD degree in physics or equivalent,  experience in research and publications in leading journals in the  fields. Synergies between the candidate’s research plans and existing  activities at the Department are advantageous.

The  Department of Physics at the University of Basel offers an  international environment for top-level research in the fields of nano  and quantum physics as well as cosmology and particle physics. The  University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer  committed to excellence through diversity.

Please  submit the application documents addressed to Prof. Dr. Marcel Mayor,  Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50,  4056 Basel, Switzerland including a short letter of motivation, a  curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a statement of research and  teaching interests at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18688.  Candidates should arrange for three to five reference letters to be  submitted to this site. Applications completed by 30 September 2021 will  receive full consideration. Applications from women are particularly  welcome.

For informal inquiries please contact the Chair of the Department, Prof. Martino Poggio (Martino.Poggio@unibas.ch), or Prof. Stefan Antusch (Stefan.Antusch@unibas.ch).