Faculty Position in High Energy Theoretical Physics (Stanford University)

Faculty Position in High Energy Theoretical Physics

Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics

Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a junior or senior appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor. Areas of interest include but are not limited to cosmology, particle phenomenology, quantum field theory, quantum gravity, string theory, and the interface of quantum information with these topics. The primary but not exclusive target areas are arXiv “hep-ph” and “hep-th”. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring, in addition to the ability to maintain a world-class research program. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2025.

Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae (including a publication list)
• a combined research and teaching/mentoring statement (no more than three single-spaced pages) – upload this “Statement of Research Interests” to the application website
• a brief (no more than 300 words) summary of their expected research program – upload to “Additional Supporting Files” on application website

Candidates will also be asked to provide the names of three references, who will be contacted as follows:

• References for non-tenured applicants will be contacted for a letter upon submission of the application.
• References for applicants who are currently tenured may be contacted for a letter at a later stage in the application process

The Physics Department, School of Humanities & Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals.

The salary range for this position in the academic year 2024-2025 is

$128,000 – $152,000 for Assistant Professor

$165,000 – $180,000 for Associate Professor

$190,000 – $320,000 for Professor

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Physics can be found at https://physics.stanford.edu. The successful candidate will be a full member of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics. Inquiries may be directed to facultyaffairs_physics@stanford.edu.

Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.