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Current Openings
Job description:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), seeks one or more Postdoctoral Fellow candidates in the area of accelerator physics, beam physics, and free-electron laser (FEL) physics, to work in the UHM accelerator laboratory. The UHM facility consists of a linear accelerator for electrons and an FEL to generate infrared lasers. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to three years conditional upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Contact: Siqi Li (fvdvyv@unjnvv.rqh)
Letters of Reference should be sent to: fvdvyv@unjnvv.rqh
Job description:
- To teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses, including via various distance delivery modes as required.
- To develop extramurally funded research programs that result in publications in leading scholarly journals.
- To present research work in leading scholarly conferences.
- To serve as chair or member of committees in charge of student candidates for advanced degrees.
- To participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods.
- To supervise independent study activities.
- To serve as academic advisor to students.
- To serve on Department, College, and University committees.
- To render service to the professional or lay community that is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty.
- Support the recruitment, retention, and graduation of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, and other underrepresented populations in Physics and Astronomy
- Participate in implementing the Native Hawaiian principles from the UHM Strategic Plan.
- To perform related tasks as assigned.
- A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline from a university of recognized standing by the start date of the position.
- Three years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach students from different backgrounds with diverse life experiences and learning styles.
- Demonstrated scholarly achievement, evidenced by a track record of publications.
- Potential to develop externally funded research programs and research collaborations.
- Effective communication skills for meeting and conferring with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
- Ability to engage successfully in a multicultural and multiethnic environment.
- Demonstrated experience in obtaining extramural funding from the federal government or industry.
- Scholarly experience in emerging and cross-disciplinary research areas.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaborations in teaching and research.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Research focus applicable to or experience with Hawai‘i and/or the Asia/Pacific region.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, retaining, and graduating Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and/or other underrepresented populations in Physics.
- Experience creating place-based and/or Hawai‘i based curriculum.
- Experience implementing Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, and/or place-based principles into curriculum, programming, and work culture.
To Apply:
Only electronic applications are accepted via AcademicJobsOnline:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26356
All complete applications received prior to December 15, 2023, will receive full consideration; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Use AcademicJobsOnline to complete an application and attach the required documents to the online application. The applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter specifying the position and the research area; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; (3) a statement on research interests, activities, and plans (no more than 5 pages); (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (no more than 3 pages); (5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 2 pages); (6) The applicant should arrange for 5 professional reference letters to be uploaded at AcademicJobsOnline.
Agency:
University of Hawai’i
Website:
https://workatuh.hawaii.edu
Contact: von Doetinchem, Philip (cuvyvciq@unjnvv.rqh)
More Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26356
Job description:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), seeks one or more Postdoctoral Fellow candidates in the area of experimental high energy particle particle physics & astrophysics, to pursue research in the current focus areas of radio and microwave-frequency detector development for ultra-high energy particles, including cosmogenic neutrinos and high energy cosmic rays. UHM is currently one of the leaders in several new initiatives in radio detection of high energy particles, including:
(1) The NASA Payload for Ultra-high Energy Observations (PUEO) project, currently fully funded as part of the first class of NASA Pioneers missions
Contact: Peter Gorham (tbeunz@unjnvv.rqh)
Letters of Reference should be sent to: tbeunz@unjnvv.rqh
Past Openings
Job description:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position number 84587 in high energy physics instrumentation to complement the department’s existing program on the Instrumentation Frontier to begin approximately in August 2023 or as soon thereafter as possible. Review of applications will be on February 6, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to be at the level of assistant professor, but an appointment at a more senior level may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
- A doctorate from a college or university of recognized standing in the field of physics or equivalent
- Demonstrated scholarly achievement
- Demonstrated poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others
- At least three years of postdoctoral experience in physics instrumentation at the time of application
- Demonstrated ability to supervise student research
- Possess a clear plan and ability to attract external funding
- Demonstrated accomplishments in the development of HEP instrumentation
- Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level
To Apply:
Application with a job number reference #84587 should include the following:
- A letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications
- Research plan that includes how the candidate envisions integrating with the current research activities in the Department
- Statement of past instructional activities and experience.
- Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position
- Applicants should arrange for at least five letters of reference with job number #84587 to be sent.
All application materials and reference letters should be submitted via AcademicJobsOnline:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24146
Faculty Search position #84587
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2505 Correa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
Inquiries:
Jelena Maricic (znevpvp@unjnvv.rqh)
For a complete job posting, please visit:
http://workatuh.hawaii.edu.
Contact: Jelena Maricic (znevpvp@unjnvv.rqh)
Letters of Reference should be sent to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24146
More Information: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/3845390/assistant-associate-or-full-professor-physics-84587?keywords=physics&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job description:
The Instrumentation Development Laboratory of the University of Hawaii Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking an energetic young researcher eager to develop electronic instruments to enable novel new measurements for the next generation of Discovery experiments in particle and Astro particle physics.
Minimum Qualifications: We seek an outstanding, highly-motivated candidate who has a proven track-record in the development and measurement of high-performance detectors and integrating associated readout hardware and electronics and who enjoys working as part of a larger team. A PhD in electrical engineering, experimental high-energy or astro-particle physics, or a closely related field is required to begin employment. In addition to a solid understanding of a variety of existing scintillating media, sensors (radiation detectors, SiPMs, MA-PMTs, MCP-PMTS), and associated electronics readout systems and methods (commercial cards, ADC/TDC boards, etc), demonstrated proficiency with benchtop experiment design, data capture, analysis and presenting results is highly desirable. Experience with modern particle detectors and data analysis techniques are a significant consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the development effort for experiment simulation, design, integration, assessment and fielding of next-generation detectors and readout instrumentation based upon commercially available Application Specific lntegrated Circuits (ASlCs). Extensive familiarity with data taking, analysis and related particle physics algorithms is required. Opportunities for innovating entirely new detector concepts and publications are available. As part of the process, regular travel to various conferences to present these development efforts are expected. Opportunities for travel in support of ongoing projects worldwide possible for interested candidates.
Job description:
The Instrumentation Development Laboratory of the University of Hawaii Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking an energetic young researcher eager to develop electronic instruments to enable novel new measurements for the next generation of Discovery experiments in particle and Astro particle physics.
Minimum Qualifications: We seek an outstanding, highly-motivated candidate who has a proven track-record in the development of high-performance readout hardware and electronics and who enjoys working as part of a larger team. A PhD in electrical engineering, experimental high-energy or astro-particle physics, or closely related field is required to begin employment. In addition to a solid understanding of a variety of existing sensors (radiation detectors, SiPMs, MA-PMTs, MCP-PMTS), and associated electronics readout systems and methods (commercial cards, ADC/TDC boards, etc), demonstrated proficiency with benchtop experiment design, data capture, analysis and presenting results is highly desirable. Experience with modern particle detectors and data analysis techniques are a significant consideration.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with PCB design and FPGA tools highly desirable. Some experience with root, origin or similar data analysis packages helpful.
Job description:
Job description:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow in particle physics. The expected start of employment is May 1, 2021. The position is renewable annually for up to three years, depending on federal funding and satisfactory performance.
Duties: The successful candidate will participate in the expert operations and calibration
of the KLM and iTOP detector subsystems of the Belle-II experiment at the SuperKEKB asymmetric e+e-
collider at the KEK laboratory in Tsukuba, Japan. The University of Hawaii has responsibilities for the readout of these detectors using innovative “oscilloscope on a chip” fast waveform sampling ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) technology. Details of the waveform are recorded in order to optimize signal extraction in pixelated micro-channel PMTs (photomultipliers) and silicon Photomultipliers. The large data flow is reduced to manageable levels with the use of real-time fast feature extraction.
Already SuperKEKB has retaken the record as the world’s highest Luminosity collider, and coping with increased data rates will be an important task of this fellowship. Some travel to Japan will be required for operation, maintenance, and coming upgrade of these detectors. The primary goals of the Belle II experiment are to investigate CP violation in the decays of B mesons and search for physics beyond the Standard Model in B, D, and tau decays.
Qualifications: We seek an outstanding, highly motivated candidate who is strong in hardware and electronics and who enjoys working as part of a larger team. A PhD in experimental high energy physics or astro-particle physics is required to begin employment; some experience with modern particle detectors and data analysis techniques is also required. Previous experience with FPGA’s (field programmable gate arrays) and
ASICs is highly desirable.
To apply:
Job description:
The Instrumentation Development Laboratory of the University of Hawaii Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking an energetic young researcher eager to become an expert in Belle II Data Acquisition for Phase 3 data taking and play a leading role in upgrade of this system in the next 2 years. A world-class opportunity for mentorship and professional development while enjoying a uniquely stimulating environment. The expected start of employment is Spring 2019, or as soon thereafter as possible, contingent on federal funding. The position is renewable annually for up to three years, depending on continued funding and satisfactory performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
We seek an outstanding, highly-motivated candidate who has a proven track-record in the development of high-performance data acquisition, and who enjoys working as part of an elite team of international experts. A PhD in electrical engineering, experimental high-energy or astro-particle physics, or closely related field is required to begin employment.
Demonstrated proficiency with modern software tools and communication protocols mandatory. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.
Experience with firmware and experimental trigger and timing distribution systems highly desireable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will initially undergo training in subdetector operations, and after having mastered that, will join the core group of data acquisition junior experts, participating in experiment operation and troubleshooting. The development and maintenance of critical DAQ tools and infrastructure, and support for operations with subdetectors will be a large part of Phase 3 operation, which commences in spring 2019. After Phase 3, attention will turn to update of the DAQ hardware, firmware, and software. Multiple upgrade solutions have been proposed, and a major portion of activities will be evaluating and benchmarking the proposed solutions. Upon technology downselect, the candidate will participate closely in the deployment. Significant travel to, and/or long-term stays in Japan, may be required.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive stipend, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Contact: Gary Varner
Email: ineare@culf.unjnvv.rqh
More Information: http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/
Letters of Reference should be sent to: ineare@culf.unjnvv.rqh
Job description: The Instrumentation Development Laboratory of the University of Hawaii Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking an energetic young researcher eager to develop detectors and readout for the next generation of Discovery experiments in particle and astroparticle physics.
A world-class opportunity for mentorship and professional development while enjoying a uniquely stimulating environment. The expected start of employment is late Spring 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible, contingent on federal funding. The position is renewable annually for up to three years, depending on continued funding and satisfactory performance.
Minimum Qualifications: We seek an outstanding, highly-motivated candidate who has a proven track-record in the development of high-performance hardware and electronics and who enjoys working as part of a larger team. A PhD in electrical engineering, experimental high-energy or astro-particle physics, or closely related field is required to begin employment. Demonstrated proficiency with PCB design (high performance analog, digital and/or mixed signal) and FPGA HDL tools mandatory. Experience with modern particle detectors and data analysis techniques is mandatory.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will initially take a leadership role in the development effort for the design, simulation, fabrication, assessment and fielding of next-generation detectors and readout instrumentation based upon Application Specific lntegrated Circuits (ASlCs) developed at the University of Hawaii. Extensive familiarity with the Cadence tool suite is required. Extensive opportunities for innovating entirely new detector concepts. As part of the process, regular travel to various conferences to present these development efforts are expected. Opportunities for travel in support of ongoing projects worldwide possible for interested candidates.
Compensation: We offer a competitive stipend, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For more information, please contact: Prof. Gary Varner (ineare@culf.unjnvv.rqh).
To apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae, list of references, description of past research, and a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Prof. Gary Varner
c/o Ms. Janet Bruce, “Detector Development Postdoctoral Search”
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
University of Hawaii at Manoa,
2505 Correa Road,
Honolulu, HI 96822.
Contact: Gary Varner, Janet Bruce
Email: ineare@culf.unjnvv.rqh
More Information: http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/~idlab/taskAndSchedule/IDL_taskAndSchedule.html
Letters of Reference should be sent to: wna@culf.unjnvv.rqh
Job description: The Instrumentation Development Laboratory of the University of Hawaii Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking an energetic young researcher eager to develop the enabling Integrated Circuit tools for next generation discovery experiments in particle and astroparticle physics.
A world-class opportunity for mentorship and professional development while enjoying a uniquely stimulating environment. The expected start of employment is November 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible, contingent on federal funding. The position is renewable annually for up to three years, depending on continued funding and satisfactory performance.
Minimum Qualifications: We seek an outstanding, highly-motivated candidate who has a proven track-record in the development of high-performance hardware and electronics and who enjoys working as part of a larger team. A PhD in electrical engineering, experimental high-energy or astro-particle physics is required to begin employment. Demonstrated proficiency with ASIC (analog, digital and/or mixed signal) and PCB CAD tools mandatory. Experience with modern particle detectors and data analysis techniques is also strongly beneficial.
Compensation: We offer a competitive stipend, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For more information, please contact: Prof. Gary Varner (ineare@culf.unjnvv.rqh).
To apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae, list of references, description of past research, and a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Prof. Gary Varner
c/o Ms. Janet Bruce, “Detector Development Postdoctoral Search”
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
University of Hawaii at Manoa,
2505 Correa Road,
Honolulu, HI 96822.
Contact: Gary Varner, Janet Bruce
Email: ineare@culf.unjnvv.rqh
More Information: http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/~idlab/taskAndSchedule/IDL_taskAndSchedule.html
Letters of Reference should be sent to: wna@culf.unjnvv.rqh
PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR – ID# 19080.
JOB DESCRIPTION: High Energy Physics Group. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the High Energy Physics Group (HEPG), located at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $2,981-$6,600/Mon.
DUTIES: Manages the administration of the HEPG U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) umbrella grant, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) subcontracts and grants as well as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation (NSF) grants and projects. Provides wide range of office management and key administrative support on matters related to the overall management of administrative, personnel, and financial matters for the sponsored research activities of the group. Coordinates the issuance of new supplemental and continuing award agreements, and sponsor requirements with appropriate sponsoring agency officials. Plans, coordinates, processes, monitors, maintains and delivers administrative requirements relating to personnel actions and documents. Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and monitors and maintains the administration of grants received. Manages, monitors, and processes budget and financial account status, property and inventory management, and purchase and procurement activities for the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH) and the University of Hawai‘i (UH) payroll and travel reports. Reviews and analyzes program’s financial status with approved budget allocations and advises Principal Investigator (PI) of areas of financial concern. Other duties include overseeing the Fiscal Support Clerk and the HEPG Software/Administrative Assistant, correspondence, reports and other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university. EXPERIENCE: Three to five (3-5) years of experience in office management or administrative support work with supervisory experience. Experience with Federal regulations pertaining to the administration of Federal contracts and grants. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software programs. Working knowledge of Federal regulations pertaining to the administration of Federal grants and contracts. Knowledge of general principles of personnel administration, budgeting and accounting. Willingness and ability to learn new software rapidly and efficiently. Ability to train, direct and supervise clerical, student help and other employees in matters pertaining to the program/projects. Ability to use database, accounting, and spreadsheet software. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to pass a post offer criminal background check. POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i’s and/or business entity’s policies and procedures. Violation of RCUH’s, UH’s, or business entity’s policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Experience providing administrative support in a research environment. Demonstrated ability in handling multiple-deadline tasks. Experience in dealing with Federal/State agencies. Knowledge and familiarity with UH and RCUH administrative policies and procedures. Experience in solving problems in an efficient, independent and professional manner.
INQUIRIES: Dr. Thomas Browder 956-2936 (Oahu).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to ephu_rzcyblzrag@ephu.pbz. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344 or (808)956-0872.
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Applicants should have an outstanding research record, an ability to lead a research program involving students and postdocs, and an ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties include undertaking a program of independent research, the teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses, and contributions to the academic and scientific life of the IfA and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The anticipated start date is Fall 2019. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or closely related areas as well as successful research experience as demonstrated by accomplishments, publications and letters of recommendation. Applicants at the Assistant level must have a demonstrated ability to teach/pedagogic skills and demonstrated scholarly achievement. Applicants at the Associate level must have demonstrated proficiency in teaching and a minimum of four years of full-time college/university teaching at the rank of assistant professor (or equivalent), with evidence of increasing professional maturity.
Desirable qualifications include at least two years of post-doctoral research.
The IfA has strong research groups in nearly all areas of astrophysics and has guaranteed access to the entire suite of observational facilities on the summits of Maunakea and Haleakala. The IfA is also the lead institution operating the Pan-STARRS wide-field optical telescopes. More information about the IfA is available at http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy has a strong experimental program in astrophysics (cosmic rays, neutrinos, dark matter) and high-energy physics (b meson physics, instrumentation and neutrinos) and a vigorous theory program in high-energy physics. More information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://www.phys.hawaii.edu.
TO APPLY: Please upload a curriculum vitae (including bibliography) and statements of research and teaching interests and plans using AcademicJobsOnline, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12117. Also please arrange for four letters of recommendation to be uploaded to the same website. All applications must be received by November 19, 2018, and letters of recommendation should be received by that date.
INQUIRIES: Please email snphyglfrnepu@vsn.unjnvv.rqh with any questions. Note that letters of recommendation should be uploaded to the aforementioned website, not sent to this email.
The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law).
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- Publication List
- Four Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at this site
)
Further Info:
- http //www.ifa.hawaii.edu/homepage/
- Diane Hockenberry
- 808-956-6829
- Institute for Astronomy
2680 Woodlawn Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822