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Assistant or Associate Professor in Computational Physics and Data Science
Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | Assistant or Associate Professor in Computational Physics and Data Science |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Work Location | Position is fully in-office/in-person |
| Posting Number | 202300372F |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $85,000 - $98,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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| Position Type | Faculty |
| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Description of Work Unit | Colorado State University is a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to scholarly excellence and to research that impacts society and addresses global problems. The Department of Physics at Colorado State University has 20 faculty members with research programs in atomic, molecular, and optical physics; condensed matter physics; and high-energy physics and particle astrophysics. Information about the Department of Physics may be found at http://www.physics.colostate.edu . The Data Science Program at CSU is an interdisciplinary program that currently includes core faculty in the departments of Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics and is expanding to include faculty members in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physics, and Psychology. The Data Science Undergraduate Major has over 110 students enrolled, while the Data Science Research Institute has affiliated faculty from over 25 departments and research units who have connections to data science as part of their research programs. Colorado State University, with an enrollment of over 30,000 students, is located in Fort Collins at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Less than an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, Fort Collins is a city of 170,000 with an excellent school system, an expansive park and natural area program with extensive biking, hiking and walking trails, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Fort Collins is often rated as one of the “Best Places to Live” in the United States. Fort Collins has exceptional and abundant outdoor and cultural activities, and the cities of Boulder and Denver are within an hour drive. The Front Range area is also a strong and growing high-technology hub. More information about Fort Collins and Colorado State University can be obtainedhttps://www.fcgov.com/visitor/ and https://www.physics.colostate.edu/about/visiting-information/ . |
| Tenure/Tenure Track? | Yes |
| % Research | 45 |
| % Teaching | 45 |
| % Service | 10 |
| % Administration | 0 |
| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 11/19/2023 |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Position Summary | The Department of Physics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with research interests in Computational Physics and Data Science with a focus on research that overlaps, or complements, ongoing research in the department (Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Condensed-Matter Physics, or High-Energy and Astro-Particle Physics). Exceptional candidates will be considered for positions with a more senior rank. The appointed individual is expected to: (1) build a forward looking and internationally recognized research program within the framework of their individual areas of interest and expertise that is consistent with the goals and objectives of a university environment; (2) actively participate in the teaching/mentoring/advising of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in both Physics and Data Science; (3) participate in department and university administrative governance functions; (4) engage in scholarly/professional endeavors to support their continued growth as a teacher and a scholar; and (5) fulfill the general faculty responsibilities in the Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual, https://facultycouncil.colostate.edu/faculty-manual/ . |
| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Required Job Qualifications | Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics or a related field. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Applications completed by November 19, 2023 by 11:59 pm (MT) will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include:
The application materials will be reviewed by the search committee and the application materials for semi-finalists will be shared with the full Department of Physics faculty. If you have questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Prof. Norm Buchanan (Norm.Buchanan@colostate.edu) If you have questions about the application process, please contact Kristin McLaughlin (Kristin.Mclaughlin@colostate.edu) |
| Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
| EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
| Diversity Statement | Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities. |
| Search Contact | Professor Norm Buchanan (norm.buchanan@colostate.edu) |
Essential Duties
| Job Duty Category | Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 45 |
| Job Duty Category | Teaching |
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| Duty/Responsibility |
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| Percentage Of Time | 45 |
| Job Duty Category | Service |
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| Duty/Responsibility |
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| Percentage Of Time | 10 |
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