Assistant / Associate Professor in Particle Physics
Join Imperial College London as an Assistant or Associate Professor to lead research in experimental particle physics and the SHiP experiment.
Best for:Best for experimental particle physicists with a strong background in accelerator experiments, dark-sector research, and collaboration leadership.
Overview
The Department of Physics at Imperial College London invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in experimental particle physics. The successful candidate will spearhead an internationally excellent research programme focused on hidden-sector particle searches, with a primary emphasis on the SHiP experiment at CERN. Responsibilities include building productive collaborations, securing external funding, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and mentoring junior researchers. Applicants must possess a PhD in Physics or a closely related field, along with a strong publication record and extensive experience in major international particle collaboration experiments. This is a full-time, open-ended academic appointment offering access to world-class facilities and CERN resources.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an internationally competitive research programme in experimental particle physics centered on hidden-sector searches and the SHiP experiment.
- Contribute to detector and instrumentation development, simulation, software, event reconstruction, data analysis, and physics interpretation.
- Deliver high-quality teaching and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate physics programmes.
- Supervise, mentor, and support PhD students and junior research staff within the department.
- Secure external research funding and foster collaborations within Imperial College London and with external international partners.
- Participate in the strategic development and general academic life of the Department of Physics and the wider Faculty.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Physics or in a closely related field, or equivalent
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: A strong record of publications and contributions of outstanding quality appropriate to the applicant's career stage.
- Demonstrated research experience within a major international particle physics collaboration (collider, fixed-target, beam-dump, or neutrino experiment)
- Technical expertise in at least one area including detector development, experimental software, event reconstruction, data analysis, or physics interpretation
- Clear strategic plan for leading a research programme focused on the SHiP experiment and broader particle physics topics
- Demonstrated potential or established record in securing external research funding appropriate to the career stage
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, student supervision, and academic community contribution
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Imperial College London jobs portal. Candidates should follow the online instructions to complete their application and attach all requested supporting documentation before consideration.
- CV
Contact
Mitesh Patel· Head of the Physics of Particles Community
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