What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor position at Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)?
Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities. MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.
This position affords an exciting opportunity to join the world-class FRIB Laboratory, which enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.
Position Summary: Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking to hire a visiting assistant professor in nuclear theory at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). Applicants should have a strong publication record and experience with high-performance computing and nuclear many-body theory or nonperturbative quantum field theories. The visiting assistant professor will develop nuclear lattice effective field theory codes and perform simulations relevant to the FRIB science program. Other research activities depend on the interests of the candidate. The visiting assistant professor is expected to maintain an active and impactful research program and contribute to a positive work environment at FRIB. The appointment will be for three years with the possibility of renewal.
Required Degree: Ph.D. in nuclear theory or related field.
Required Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references for letters of recommendation at https://careers.msu.edu. The job posting number is 1024730. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 31, 2025. Applicants should contact Dean Lee (leed@frib.msu.edu) if they have questions.