texas tech universityLubbock, TX
Endowed Bucy Chair, Tenured Professor of Physics
Endowed Bucy Chair, Tenured Professor of Physics
Endowed Bucy Chair, Tenured Professor of Physics
texas tech universityLubbock, TX
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About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie RI (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrols over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
Referred to as the 'Hub City' because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
About the College Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area The Department of Physics & Astronomy is home to approximately 25 faculty members conducting theoretical, computational, and experimental research across astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, biophysics, and physics education. This breadth supports collaboration across traditional disciplinary boundaries and provides students with opportunities to participate in research at every level. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in physics and is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship. Additional information is available at www.depts.ttu.edu/phas.
Position Description:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites nominations or applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenured associate or full professor level for the J. Fred Bucy and Odetta Greer Bucy Endowed Chair in High Energy Physics with the tentative start date of September 1, 2027. We expect the successful candidate to establish, develop, and lead an internationally recognized and visionary research program in high energy or nuclear physics, addressing fundamental questions in these fields and advancing scientific frontiers in alignment with current and emerging national research priorities, including neutrino and dark matter experiments, future collider programs, artificial intelligence, and quantum information science.
Considerable resources are available at TTU to strengthen and support research efforts. These include generous start-up funds, dedicated lab space in Academic Sciences Building, and collaboration with the existing high energy physics group which conducts a vigorous research program in hadron collider physics (CMS) and detector R&D. The Advanced Particle Detector Laboratory develops innovative detector technologies for several future applications and contributes to the HL-LHC CMS Phase-Il upgrades by building a large fraction of the silicon sensor modules for the high-granularity end-cap calorimeter. The High-Performance Computing Center makes substantial resources and expertise available to support data analyses in high energy physics.
All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
Major/EssentiaI Functions: In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field.
An established record of outstanding and impactful research program in experimental high energy or nuclear physics.
A distinguished record of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications demonstrating significant contributions to the field.
Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding to support research activities.
A demonstrated record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
A demonstrated record of professional service to the department, college, university, or broader scientific community.
Preferred Qualifications:
An internationally recognized record of research excellence and distinguished scientific leadership in experimental high energy or nuclear physics. Demonstrated leadership in establishing, developing, and directing major research programs or national and international research collaborations. A strong record of mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers and supporting their professional development. Demonstrated ability to sustain a competitive, externally funded research program and secure significant research support. Demonstrated research expertise or leadership in areas aligned with current and emerging national research priorities, including neutrino and dark matter experiments, future collider programs, artificial intelligence, and quantum information science.
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic.
Application Process: For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15.
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