California State University, Long Beach · 3 months ago
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy (Data-Intensive Methods)
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $159K/yr
1+ years expCalifornia State University, Long Beach is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to diverse student success. They are seeking an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy with a focus on Data-Intensive Methods to teach, mentor students, and develop a research program involving large data and potentially machine learning or artificial intelligence.
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Responsibilities
Teach physics and/or astronomy courses at various levels of the department’s curriculum
Supervise and mentor undergraduate and master’s students in research projects
Develop and sustain a research program, involving students, leading to publications and external grant applications
Participate in and provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in Physics, Astronomy or a closely related field
At least one year of postdoctoral experience at the time of application
Record of theoretical, experimental physics or astronomy research focused on any subfield involving large data that may require the use of tools such as machine learning or artificial intelligence or computationally intensive simulations
Potential for attracting external funding to develop and sustain research involving undergraduate and master's students
Potential to teach physics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students
Preferred
Demonstrates potential for excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Evidence of ongoing research utilizing Big Data in physics and astronomy, theory or experiment, including but not limited to developing and applying machine learning and/or data-driven modelling to large-scale datasets or computationally intensive numerical simulations
Demonstrates potential for developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded, research program involving undergraduate and master's students leading to peer-reviewed publications
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
Benefits
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