Assistant Professor in Theoretical High Energy Physics

Assistant Professor in Theoretical High Energy Physics

Utrecht University - Faculty of Science

Utrecht, Netherlands

Your job

The Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) at Utrecht University is looking to appoint a committed and driven assistant professor in Theoretical High Energy Physics, in the research focus area of the ITP: String Theory, Cosmology and Particle Physics. In this role, you will not only strengthen the research portfolio of the ITP but also contribute to the teaching of (theoretical) physics at BSc, MSc, and PhD-level.

You will develop an independent research line based on your strong and proven expertise in the field. This means conducting excellent research, publishing in academic open-access journals, and actively pursuing research funding. You recognize opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations and build new research collaborations, both within and beyond our institute, such as with the ITP research focus area on Condensed-Matter Theory, Statistical and Computational Physics, the Institute for Gravitational and Subatomic Physics, or the Mathematical Instituteat Utrecht University. You work closely together with your colleagues and create an open, encouraging, and team-oriented work environment when building your group.

You inspire our students through engaging and innovative lectures in our Bachelor's and Master's programmes and support them through supervising their thesis. You actively contribute to shaping and improving our courses and education programmes. In addition, you have a visible presence in your field by engaging in society through impactful activities.

The position offered is at the level of Assistant Professor. The starting date we envisage is September 1, 2026.

Your qualities

Ideally, your eligibility is exemplified by the following:

• a PhD in Theoretical High Energy Physics;
• enthusiasm for innovative teaching and student supervision in the Bachelor Natuur- en Sterrenkunde and Theoretical Physics Master programmes;
• aspiration for supervising master thesis projects related to Quantum Field Theory and Particle Physics, General Relativity, String Theory and Holography;
• commitment to obtain the University Teaching Qualification if you do not yet have it;
• a track record of international publications;
• high potential for the acquisition of external research funds;
• readiness to supervise future PhD candidates and postdocs;
• demonstrated teamwork and communication skills within the local organisation, and in (inter-)national scientific and societal communities.