Chancellor's Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh

The Particle Physics Experiment (PPE) and Nuclear Physics (NP) groups
wish to build on their recent successes, which include the observation
of the Higgs boson at the LHC, and world leading results on dark matter.

The PPE group has very strong involvement in the ATLAS and LHCb
experiments at the LHC. We have significant activities in analysing the
large LHC data sets, including measurements of properties of the
recently discovered Higgs boson, CP violation and rare decays, as well
as in computing and detector development for the upgrades to the LHC
experiments. We have a strong interest in a future linear
electron-positron collider.

The NP group is leading major initiatives in hadron physics, exotic
nuclei, nuclear astrophysics and direct searches for dark matter. Our
core strength lies in development of novel instrumentation and its full
scientific exploitation. Our interests include in particular research
with the 12 GeV upgrade at Jefferson Lab, LUNA at Gran Sasso, the GSI
and FAIR facilities, the FMA at Argonne National lab, and the LUX and LZ
direct dark matter searches at Homestake.

We seek to make an appointment to strengthen these activities and to
shape the future of the PPE and NP groups.  Candidates are expected to
take a leading role in ATLAS or LHCb,  in the exploitation of LHC data
and in the LHC upgrades, or in one or more areas of the nuclear physics
programme. They should have a proven track record in experimental
particle or nuclear physics research, demonstrate the ability to work
well within a group, have the ability to lead a team, and have the
potential to attract research grant funding.

These appointments are tenure-track Fellowship and held for 5 years.
Subject to satisfactory review at the end of year 3, the Fellow will
then move to a standard University academic open-ended contract. It is
anticipated that most appointees will be successful in obtaining an open
ended contract.

Information about how to apply for this position can be found at
          http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/chancellors-fellows.
All applications should include a completed Application Form, a
Curriculum Vitae, a Statement of Research Interests, and names and
contact details for three referees.

Potential candidates may make informal enquiries prior to application,
please contact Prof. Franz Muheim (f.muheim@ed.ac.uk) or Dr Alex Murphy
(a.s.murphy@ed.ac.uk).

Deadline: 18 April 2013