The Department of Physics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of experimental nuclear physics. The initial appointment, for a period up to five years, will be in partnership with the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) through the bridge program. This appointment carries release time of 50% (teaching/service) for up to the first five years in order to expedite research efforts at Virginia Tech and Jefferson Lab. We are seeking an individual with a primary interest in the physics program of hadronic and nuclear physics conducted at Jefferson Lab and potentially in the future at the proposed Electron Ion Collider. The successful individual will be expected to build a strong research program that will enhance the current programs at Virginia Tech and Jefferson Lab. Work will be performed both at the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, VA and at JLab in Newport News, VA and it will require occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
The Virginia Tech Physics department has existing experimental research strengths in nucleon structure physics, weak interaction physics, neutrino physics, and heavy-flavor physics.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Virginia Tech and the College of Science. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. The department of Physics seeks candidates whose research, teaching or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field by appointment start date. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidates will be expected to establish a vigorous research program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, continue development of scholarly activities and professional capabilities, and participate in department, college, and university governance. Questions regarding the position can be directed to the Search Committee at npsearch2019@phys.vt.edu.
Candidates should apply at http://jobs.vt.edu/ (#511673). The application package must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a publication list, a research statement, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of any previous activities aimed at expanding the diversity and/or mentoring of minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups as well as how the applicant will further Virginia Tech's commitment to build a culturally diverse educational environment (http://www.inclusive.vt.edu/). Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be directly emailed to npsearch2019@phys.vt.edu. As part of the hiring process, the successful applicant must pass a criminal background check. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 1, 2019. The expected starting date is August 10, 2020.
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