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University of Geneva (Université de Genève / UNIGE)
Geneva, Switzerland
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor in High-Energy Collider Physics (Detector Hardware) in University of Geneva (UNIGE) – Switzerland
Job Type
Assistant Professor
Field
Physics
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Published
Oct 11, 2026
Deadline
December 17, 2026
Summary
The University of Geneva seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure‑track) or Associate Professor in High‑Energy Collider Physics with a focus on detector hardware. The role is full‑time, starts 1 August 2027, and includes leading detector R&D, construction, and an independent research programme. Teaching duties cover Bachelor courses in French and Master courses in English, with language support provided. Candidates should hold a PhD in physics, have an outstanding publication record, and demonstrate leadership in detector development. The position offers a salary up to salary class 24/25, attractive employment conditions, and support for dual‑career, parental leave, childcare and relocation. Applications close 17 December 2026.
Key Facts
| Department | Physics Section, Department of Nuclear and Corpuscular Physics, DPNC |
| Position Type | Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Associate Professor |
| Discipline | High-Energy Collider Physics |
| Research Area | Detector hardware |
| Degree Required | PhD in physics or equivalent |
| Experience | Mid-career stage |
| Salary | Maximum salary class 24 (Assistant) or 25 (Associate) |
| Funding | Salary (function code PA/PAS) |
| Language | French, English |
| Deadline | 2026-12-17 |
| Required Documents | Cover letter, Detailed CV with publications, Copy of highest degrees/diplomas, One-page statement of alignment with chair profile, Research and teaching statement, List of three referees |
| Employer Address | Department of Nuclear and Corpuscular Physics (DPNC), Faculty of Science, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Employer Contact | Prof. Tobias Golling, Director of DPNC: [email protected] |
About the Project
The chair is anchored on detector hardware, aiming to advance the department’s capabilities in pixel detectors, 4D tracking, and integrated electronics for the HL‑LHC and future colliders such as the FCC. The successful candidate will lead hardware R&D, exploit the department’s mechanical and electronics workshops, and integrate modern computational and data‑analysis methods into the research programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead detector R&D and construction activities
- Develop and manage an independent research programme in detector hardware
- Teach Bachelor‑level courses in French
- Teach Master‑level courses in English
- Collaborate with department workshops on mechanical and electronics development
Required Skills
- PhD in physics or equivalent
- Outstanding publication record in experimental particle physics
- Demonstrable leadership in detector R&D and construction
- Proven ability to lead an independent research programme supported by competitive external funding
Who Should Apply
Mid‑career researchers with a PhD in physics (or equivalent) who have a strong publication record in experimental particle physics, proven leadership in detector R&D and construction, and the ability to secure competitive external funding. Candidates should be prepared to teach at the Bachelor level in French (or develop French proficiency) and at the Master level in English.
Benefits
- Attractive employment conditions with salary class 24/25
- Linguistic and pedagogical support for developing French teaching proficiency
- Support for dual‑career situations, parental leave, childcare and relocation
- Reasonable expectation to develop French to Bachelor‑teaching level within three years
About the Employer
The Faculty of Science’s Physics Section, Department of Nuclear and Corpuscular Physics (DPNC) at the University of Geneva is a leading European particle‑physics department. Its collider program centres on the ATLAS experiment at the LHC, contributes to the HL‑LHC pixel detector, the FASER experiment, and FCC feasibility studies through the Swiss CHEF and CHART programmes. The department also hosts strong activities in gravitational‑wave science, astroparticle physics, neutrino physics, and medical‑imaging applications.
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