Three-Year Assistant Professor in Theoretical Particle Physics and Gravity at Niels Bohr Institute Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen

Three-Year Assistant Professor in Theoretical Particle Physics and Gravity

The Niels Bohr International Academy at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a three-year Assistant Professor position in Theoretical Particle Physics and Gravity.

We are seeking an Assistant Professor with a suitable research background focused on computations of classical gravitational post-Minkowskian physics from amplitudes. Priority is given to candidates with a demonstrated research background in heavy-mass EFT, color-kinematic algebra for gravity computations, and applications of a Hopf-algebra computational framework for amplitudes.

The candidates should hold a Ph.D. in physics (or graduate from a Ph.D. program before starting the position).

The position may be applied for at the Assistant Professor level.

Duration for this position: 3 years 

Further information about the Niels Bohr International Academy can be found at https://nbia.nbi.ku.dk/ . 

Inquiries about the position can be made to the NBIA Administrator, Gosia Dekempe ([email protected] ).

The position is planned to start ASAP.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. 

Terms of appointment and payment are by the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. 

The applications should be written in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. 

Please include:

– Curriculum vitae

– Diplomas: Master’s (or equivalent) and Ph.D. degree (or statement from supervisor regarding planned Ph.D. defense.) 

– Research plan – description of current and future research plans

– Complete publication list

– Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

Deadline

 The deadline for applications is Monday, March 25, 2023, at 23:59 GMT +2. 

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. 

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

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