The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota/Twin Cities invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in each of the following three areas, Experimental Particle Physics, Astrophysics/Particle-Astrophysics/Cosmology, and Theoretical Particle Physics.

Successful applicants are expected to have at least two years of postdoctoral experience in the field and must have demonstrated the potential to conduct vigorous and significant research programs. The ability to teach physics effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels is required. Senior applicants may be considered for tenured appointments if they have a demonstrated record of accomplishment, scientific leadership and creativity. The School has strong programs in each of the fields in which candidates are being sought. Detailed information may be found at www.physics.umn.edu which is the School’s web site. The starting date for these positions is the beginning of the 2009-20010 academic year. Applicants for these positions must go to https://employment.umn.edu (job requisition # 157860). They will be asked to provide basic personal information, a C.V., list of publications, and statements of teaching and research interests. At least three letters of reference need to be sent directly to:

Allen M. Goldman
Regents Professor and Head
School of physics and Astronomy
University of Minnesota
116 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Reviewers may also send signed letters on letterhead as pdf files by email to goldman@physics.umn.edu

The review of candidates will begin immediately, but applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. To be most useful, applications should arrive before December 15, 2008. The

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