The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University (ODU) and the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) are seeking two outstanding theoretical physicists in the field of nuclear and hadronic physics. Both positions have an anticipated start date of Fall 2023. The successful candidates will be jointly appointed as faculty members at ODU and staff members in the Jefferson Lab Theory Center. For the first position, candidates with research experience in nuclear structure and fundamental symmetries are preferred. The tenure track appointment at ODU will be made at the Assistant Professor level. Initial funding for this position will come from a recently funded DOE Topical Collaboration grant. The second position has a broader research focus, with a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. For the second position only, appointment at the Associate Professor level will be considered for candidates with an exceptional record of academic excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent in nuclear/particle physics or closely related field is required.
• Each successful candidate will be expected to initiate and maintain a strong, externally funded research program in nuclear and hadronic physics, and help support Jefferson Lab's science program.
• At the same time, candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research supervision at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to promote department inclusivity while contributing to efforts geared toward increasing participation among members of under-represented groups in science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred.
• Research experience in nuclear structure and fundamental symmetries are preferred for the first Assistant Professor position.

The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University, where the appointees would be regular faculty members, has thirty-two regular and special appointment faculty, more than 50 graduate students and more than 80 undergraduate majors. Research specializations within the department include nuclear and particle physics, atomic, molecular and few-body physics, accelerator science, materials science and condensed matter physics.

The Jefferson Lab Theory Center currently consists of sixteen permanent staff members (ten of whom have joint appointments at neighboring PhD-granting universities), together with two bridged faculty fellows at participating universities in the country, and a good number of postdoctoral research associates and graduate students. Further information about the ODU Physics Department and Jefferson Lab can be found at www.odu.edu/physics and www.jlab.org, respectively.

ODU and the College of Sciences are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17657. The committee will consider all applicants for both positions, however, applicants may wish to indicate in their cover letter which position they believe best overlaps with their qualifications. A complete application will consist of a cover letter describing the individual's qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; a vision statement addressing research; a vision statement addressing teaching; a diversity statement; unofficial graduate transcripts; and the names and contact information for three references. The system will solicit and receive reference letters from the individuals listed. Applications received by January 31, 2023 will receive full consideration. The positions will remain open until they are filled.

Old Dominion University and the Thomas Jefferson National Laboratory are equal opportunity, affirmative action institutions. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University, where the appointees would be regular faculty members, has thirty-two regular and special appointment faculty, more than 50 graduate students and more than 80 undergraduate majors. Research specializations within the department include nuclear and particle physics, atomic, molecular and few-body physics, accelerator science, materials science and condensed matter physics.

The Jefferson Lab Theory Center currently consists of sixteen permanent staff members (ten of whom have joint appointments at neighboring PhD-granting universities), together with two bridged faculty fellows at participating universities in the country, and a good number of postdoctoral research associates and graduate students. Further information about the ODU Physics Department and Jefferson Lab can be found at www.odu.edu/physics and www.jlab.org, respectively.

About ODU

Old Dominion University is a state-assisted, Carnegie R1 Institution enrolling 24,000 students, including over 6,500 graduate students. The University is located in Norfolk, one of the cities making up the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, a major seaport and recreation area with a population in excess of 1.5 million people. Programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region and at distant learning sites across Virginia, the nation and the world. Norfolk Naval Base, the largest naval base in the world, is three miles from the campus. Federal space, aeronautics, oceanography, and nuclear physics research facilities are nearby. In addition, strong collaboration occurs with Eastern Virginia Medical School and Jefferson Lab. The College of Sciences offers degrees in the areas of Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Computer Science; Mathematics and Statistics; Ocean and Earth Sciences; Physics; and Psychology. The College offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including doctoral programs in eight areas.

About Jefferson Lab

Jefferson Lab is one of the U.S. National Laboratories supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, with the mission to perform basic research in nuclear physics, accelerator science, and other areas of science and technology. It operates the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility, a unique world-class particle accelerator, supporting an extensive research program by university groups in the national and international scientific community. Jefferson Lab has long-standing partnerships with academic institutions and conducts programs to help educate the next generation in science and technology. The lab employs around 120 scientists at the PhD level and is operated by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC.