Fall 2025 PPA Faculty search in Cosmic Frontier

Fall 2025 PPA Faculty search in Cosmic Frontier The Particle Physics & Astrophysics (PPA) Department at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University seeks applicants for an open-rank faculty appointment in any area of physics pursued by SLAC’s Cosmic Frontier program and the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC). Applicants at the assistant professor level are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant should demonstrate the potential to lead an outstanding experimental, observational, or theoretical research program in one or more of the areas of dark energy, dark matter, inflation, structure formation, or emerging areas in the Cosmic Frontier. Additionally, they should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to effective mentoring SLAC’s current program includes a broad theory program in particle astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics; cosmology research with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space & Time (LSST), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, South Pole Observatory and Simons Observatory; and dark matter searches with LZ, SuperCDMS, Dark Matter Radio and a future G3 liquid Xenon experiment, XLZD. We welcome candidates who would bring additional dimensions or directions to our program. Scientific utilization of data from LSST is a particular focus area for this search; candidates from all areas consistent with SLAC’s current and future program are encouraged to apply. A broad astrophysics and cosmology program at Stanford and SLAC is pursued under the auspices of the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology; see kipac.stanford.edu. All applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or related subject field and should send materials to the search committee through AcademicJobsOnline. Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), a research statement (three-page maximum), as well as a brief (< 300 word) summary of their expected research program. We encourage applicants, as a component of their research statement, to discuss their experience and approach to mentoring. SLAC and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include, as part of their research statement, a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values. At least three and no more than five letters of reference should be submitted as part of the application. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu. The expected base pay range, depending on rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor), is in the range of $180 - $300K per annum based on a 12-month salary.