Assistant or Associate Professor in Particle Physics Phenomenology
Posted 7 days 3 hours ago by Durham University
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
England, United Kingdom
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Job Description - Assistant or Associate Professor in Particle Physics Phenomenology ()
Job Description
Assistant or Associate Professor in Particle Physics Phenomenology (Job Number: )
Department of Physics
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 28-Sep-2026, 10:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applied.
Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.
As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives.
We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community.
Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential.
We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all.
Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page
Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here .
The Department The Physics Department at Durham is one of the largest in the UK and a vibrant centre for world leading research and education.
A World Top 100 department in the 2025 QS subject rankings, our research spans advanced instrumentation, astronomy and astrophysics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, particle physics and quantum physics. It has real world impact, informing developments in energy storage, improved cancer imaging, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, pandemic modelling and faster digital technologies. We pride ourselves on closely aligning our teaching with the University's research intensive ethos. Research led learning is embedded at every stage of our undergraduate programmes-from first year laboratory reports to our flagship final year MPhys individual research projects-ensuring our students develop the skills and insight needed for future roles in STEM.
The Department incorporates the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics and is home to the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology and the Institute for Computational Cosmology.
The Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP) is one of the leading international centres for research in particle physics phenomenology. Currently we have 18 permanent members of staff, 19 research staff, 5 support staff and approximately 20 postgraduate research students. The IPPP is a joint venture of Durham University and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Our mission is: to perform world-leading research in particle physics phenomenology; to promote and develop new theoretical ideas aimed at addressing key science questions that are experimentally accessible; to provide a critical mass of research excellence in particle physics phenomenology, that will engage pro-actively with the UK and international particle physics communities, and help to share the future programme, providing leadership, vision and strategic advice; to support and stimulate the UK particle physics community through an active programme of workshops and other meetings and to boost the ability of the UK to contribute at world-leading level; to provide training and opportunities for research students, both to sustain and further develop research in particle physics and to contribute to the economic competitiveness of the United Kingdom; to promote public understanding of fundamental science. We also have close ties to colleagues in the Institute for Computational Cosmology, housed in the Ogden Centre West.
The Position The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant or Associate Professor, in the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP). We welcome applications from those with research interests in the broad field of particle physics phenomenology. Applications are encouraged from all areas that complement and strengthen the internationally recognised research activities of the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, including collider phenomenology, Higgs physics and QCD, neutrino and flavour physics, beyond the Standard Model and astro-particle physics. Candidates should also have a strong record of engagement with experimental particle physics groups.
The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at and the IPPP webpage
Assistant and Associate Professors at Durham The University is committed to enabling all of our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We promote and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment to ensure that all colleagues can thrive. Academic colleagues are supported to publish world-class research in their area of interest with a focus on quality in high impact journals, rather than quantity. We will fully support your research needs including practical, help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activity, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor. Sitting alongside world class research; teaching quality and innovation is critical to ensure a first class learning environment and curricula for all of our students. You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and to engage in teaching innovation to embed our student experience.
All of our Assistant and Associate Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching while also engaging in wider citizenship activities that enhance their own professional development, support the Department and wider discipline, and contribute to an outstanding student experience.
Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in the field of particle physics phenomenology with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. The University provides a working and teaching environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.
We are confident that our recruitment process allows us to attract and select the best international talent to Durham. We therefore offer a reduced probation period of 1 year for our Assistant and Associate Professors and thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance, you will be confirmed in post.
The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares.
We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on
Job Description - Assistant or Associate Professor in Particle Physics Phenomenology ()
Job Description
Assistant or Associate Professor in Particle Physics Phenomenology (Job Number: )
Department of Physics
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 28-Sep-2026, 10:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applied.
Working at Durham University A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.
As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives.
We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community.
Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential.
We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all.
Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Information Page
Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here .
The Department The Physics Department at Durham is one of the largest in the UK and a vibrant centre for world leading research and education.
A World Top 100 department in the 2025 QS subject rankings, our research spans advanced instrumentation, astronomy and astrophysics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, particle physics and quantum physics. It has real world impact, informing developments in energy storage, improved cancer imaging, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, pandemic modelling and faster digital technologies. We pride ourselves on closely aligning our teaching with the University's research intensive ethos. Research led learning is embedded at every stage of our undergraduate programmes-from first year laboratory reports to our flagship final year MPhys individual research projects-ensuring our students develop the skills and insight needed for future roles in STEM.
The Department incorporates the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics and is home to the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology and the Institute for Computational Cosmology.
The Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP) is one of the leading international centres for research in particle physics phenomenology. Currently we have 18 permanent members of staff, 19 research staff, 5 support staff and approximately 20 postgraduate research students. The IPPP is a joint venture of Durham University and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Our mission is: to perform world-leading research in particle physics phenomenology; to promote and develop new theoretical ideas aimed at addressing key science questions that are experimentally accessible; to provide a critical mass of research excellence in particle physics phenomenology, that will engage pro-actively with the UK and international particle physics communities, and help to share the future programme, providing leadership, vision and strategic advice; to support and stimulate the UK particle physics community through an active programme of workshops and other meetings and to boost the ability of the UK to contribute at world-leading level; to provide training and opportunities for research students, both to sustain and further develop research in particle physics and to contribute to the economic competitiveness of the United Kingdom; to promote public understanding of fundamental science. We also have close ties to colleagues in the Institute for Computational Cosmology, housed in the Ogden Centre West.
The Position The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant or Associate Professor, in the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP). We welcome applications from those with research interests in the broad field of particle physics phenomenology. Applications are encouraged from all areas that complement and strengthen the internationally recognised research activities of the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, including collider phenomenology, Higgs physics and QCD, neutrino and flavour physics, beyond the Standard Model and astro-particle physics. Candidates should also have a strong record of engagement with experimental particle physics groups.
The post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at and the IPPP webpage
Assistant and Associate Professors at Durham The University is committed to enabling all of our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We promote and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment to ensure that all colleagues can thrive. Academic colleagues are supported to publish world-class research in their area of interest with a focus on quality in high impact journals, rather than quantity. We will fully support your research needs including practical, help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activity, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor. Sitting alongside world class research; teaching quality and innovation is critical to ensure a first class learning environment and curricula for all of our students. You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and to engage in teaching innovation to embed our student experience.
All of our Assistant and Associate Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching while also engaging in wider citizenship activities that enhance their own professional development, support the Department and wider discipline, and contribute to an outstanding student experience.
Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in the field of particle physics phenomenology with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. The University provides a working and teaching environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.
We are confident that our recruitment process allows us to attract and select the best international talent to Durham. We therefore offer a reduced probation period of 1 year for our Assistant and Associate Professors and thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance, you will be confirmed in post.
The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares.
- Pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour, commensurate with the Department's continuing emphasis on international excellence.
- To be developing clear plans for the pursuit of suitable national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement.
- Play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
- Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity, especially in the area of theoretical particle physics that supports the IPPP's remit as the UK National Centre for particle physics phenomenology.
- Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department.
- Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, with the opportunity to teach more widely within the Department, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment.
- To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department.
- To contribute to attracting and supervising research students . click apply for full job details