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Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track)
Old Dominion University


Date Posted Sep. 3, 2025
Title Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track)
University Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA, United States
Department PHYSICS
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Assistant Professor
  • Physics - General
 
 

Job Description

The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Physics to begin in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month tenure track appointment.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
  • Teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, consistent with the academic programs of the department;
  • Join the existing Experimental Nuclear Physics Group, which leads many aspects of the Jefferson Lab research program and is planning for the future Electron Ion Collider;
  • Lead a research program in Experimental Nuclear Physics and seek new external funding.
  • Teaching and service responsibilities of the position are commensurate with other Carnegie Research-1 institutions.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public



Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent in Experimental Nuclear Physics, or a closely related field.
 

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. A minimum of 2 years research experience (can be inclusive of graduate training);
2. Demonstrated ability in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments;
3. A strong interest in the ongoing research program at Jefferson Lab;
4. Ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, demonstrated either by formal classroom / lab teaching or professional presentations.
 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Postdoctoral research experience.
  • Demonstrated excellence in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments.
  • Research program aligned with the national priorities outlined in 2023 NSAC Long Range Plan “A New Era of Discovery”.
  • A strong publication record.
  • Experience preparing peer-reviewed external grant proposals or experiment proposals.
  • Demonstrated excellence in Teaching.

 
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