Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Physics

Job Summary

The Department of Physics is seeking to recruit staff to the position of Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Physics, as soon as possible thereafter in effect until further notice.

The main areas of research at the Department of Physics are subatomic physics and materials physics. The core research fields in subatomic physics are nuclear structure, especially the physics of exotic nuclei, nuclear models, double beta decay, ion source physics, applied accelerator-based research, physics of the strong interaction and ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions, particle cosmology and neutrino physics. In materials physics the research fields are nanophysics and quantum technologies, non-equilibrium physics, superconductivity, low temperature physics, computational materials physics and physics of complex materials. Experimental research at the Department is conducted in the Accelerator Laboratory, the multidisciplinary Nanoscience Center (NSC), the Tomography Laboratory, and in foreign research centers such as CERN and GSI.

The Senior Lecturer will be a key member of the QCD (Quantum Chromodynamics) theory group at the Department of Physics. The QCD theory group studies different aspects of the theory and phenomenology of the strong interaction at high energy and density. In particular, the research topics include strong interaction phenomena in ultrarelativistic nuclear collisions and in other collider experiments related to nuclei. For more information.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and strengthen the research carried out by the group by conducting relevant research projects, raising external funding and promoting international collaboration. In addition, the duties of the Senior Lecturer will include active participation in teaching related to her/his research area as well as to the general curriculum of the Department. The candidate will also be required to supervise students at all levels and to develop courses and teaching practices. A broad teaching experience and pedagogical qualifications are thus considered an advantage.

The duties, qualification requirements, and language skills of senior lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. A good command of the English language and an ability to teach in English are regarded as advantages.

The application must be submitted by using an electronic application form containing:

• The application/motivation letter
• A short description (max 4 pages) of the applicant’s
  a) research interests in the research areas of the QCD theory group at the Department
  b) suggestions for the development of teaching in particle physics and also in general at the Department.
• Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice
• Educational portfolio, a narrated description of pedagogical education and teaching merits, composed in accordance with the guidelines of the University.
• A numbered list of academic and other publications used to demonstrate eligibility and merits for the position, with ten main publications highlighted. The list of publications should comply with the guidelines of the Academy of Finland.
• Short description of other potential merits that the applicant wishes to use to demonstrate suitability for the position (max 3 pages).