Tenure Track Faculty Position in Theoretical Neutrino Physics
About The Position
As part of an initiative to build on existing strengths and to expand the Center for Neutrino Physics, the Department of Physics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Theoretical Neutrino Physics. This position is broadly defined across key disciplinary theoretical areas including neutrino phenomenology and model building, neutrino astrophysics and cosmology, and theory-data interfaces (including simulation, inference, and AI/ML). Virginia Tech’s Center for Neutrino Physics provides an intellectually vibrant environment where faculty pursue a broad range of research in neutrino physics and related fields. The Center’s culture fosters collaboration across theory and experiment; nuclear, particle, and astrophysics; as well as basic and applied science. Current theoretical research activities of the Center include neutrino phenomenology, neutrino astrophysics, and dark matter. Current experimental activities include DUNE/protoDUNE, MicroBooNE, SBND, ICARUS as part of the SBN program at Fermilab, CHANDLER, the Mobile Antineutrino Demonstrator, COHERENT, CUORE/CUPID, KamLAND-Zen, and DarkSide/Argo.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in physics or a closely related field by date of hire
- Postdoctoral experience at the time of the appointment
- Occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings
- Demonstrate a strong record of accomplishments and creativity in theoretical neutrino research
- A desire to advise and teach a student body which is from a wide range of backgrounds
- A vision of scholarship and service that aligns with the University's strategic priorities
Responsibilities
- The development of a vigorous and externally well-funded research program
- Effective instruction in physics at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Actively participate in department, college, and university governance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
