Professor in Experimental Physics

vor 4 Wochen


Bern, Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Vollzeit

The Division of Space Research and Planetary Sciences at the University of Bern is seeking a Professor in Experimental Physics to join its team. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in the development, construction, and exploitation of scientific instrumentation flying on major spacecraft missions.

The Division is one of the leading research groups in the field of space instrumentation for experimental Solar System exploration. The Professor will be expected to have an excellent and internationally recognized research program that constitutes a central part of the Division's core research activities.

The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant Division and Institute interacting in research, education, outreach, and administration as a member of the physics faculty. The Division offers excellent conditions in terms of laboratory infrastructure, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities to build space-grade hardware.

The Professor will teach at BSc. and MSc. level, including lecturing basic physics courses in German. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD in physics or a related field and must be able to teach physics classes.

The University of Bern values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.

The University of Bern has set the aim of increasing the percentage of women in leading academic positions and thus strongly encourages female scientists to apply for the position. Applications proposing job sharing will also be considered.

Remuneration is in accordance with the personnel regulations of the Canton of Bern.

Applications should include a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of courses taught, list of third-party funds raised, list of contribution to space missions and instrument developments, information on further academic activities including science management, and research plan for the first 5 years.



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