New River Community College
Faculty in Applications of Physics, Data Science and/or Engineering to Particle
New River Community College, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Job Title
Faculty in Applications of Physics, Data Science, and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators (Tenured, F1117A)
Overview The Department of Physics and the Center for Accelerator Science at Old Dominion University invite applicants for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position (depending on experience) in Accelerator Science to begin in Fall 2026 as part of a multi‑position hiring initiative for
Applications of Physics, Data Science, and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators . The appointee will maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in accelerator science using artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), engineering, physics and related scientific approaches to study accelerator design and development, advanced performance optimization, large‑scale simulations, and control optimization of accelerators using advanced AI/ML techniques. Collaboration with other faculty in Physics, Engineering, the School of Data Science at ODU, and accelerator scientists at Jefferson Lab will be encouraged.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including for the Virginia Innovative Traineeship in Accelerators (VITA) program and the US Particle Accelerator School (USPAS).
Advise graduate students.
Provide service to their department and the University.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
Candidates must have expertise in accelerator science and an ability or interest to teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the Department of Physics or adjacent department at ODU.
A successful record in research and externally funded grants.
Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience in Accelerator Science or a related field.
A strong publication record and/or experience with grant‑funded research.
Research related to understanding and improving the CEBAF accelerator at Jefferson Lab, designing and building the Electron‑Ion Collider (EIC), exploring future nuclear physics accelerators, improving the performance of light sources, developing new concepts for accelerators for nuclear and high‑energy physics, nuclear medicine, or visualization and control of accelerators.
Conditions of Employment Location: Norfolk, VA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Telework Friendly: No
Application Requirements
A cover letter describing your relevant qualifications and indicating the rank you would like to be considered for.
A curriculum vitae.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
A statement of research interests.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for 3 professional references.
Submit by
October 31, 2025
for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Sebastian Kuhn (skuhn@odu.edu), Chair of the Applications of Physics, Data Science, and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators Cluster Hire.
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview The Department of Physics and the Center for Accelerator Science at Old Dominion University invite applicants for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position (depending on experience) in Accelerator Science to begin in Fall 2026 as part of a multi‑position hiring initiative for
Applications of Physics, Data Science, and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators . The appointee will maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in accelerator science using artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), engineering, physics and related scientific approaches to study accelerator design and development, advanced performance optimization, large‑scale simulations, and control optimization of accelerators using advanced AI/ML techniques. Collaboration with other faculty in Physics, Engineering, the School of Data Science at ODU, and accelerator scientists at Jefferson Lab will be encouraged.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including for the Virginia Innovative Traineeship in Accelerators (VITA) program and the US Particle Accelerator School (USPAS).
Advise graduate students.
Provide service to their department and the University.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
Candidates must have expertise in accelerator science and an ability or interest to teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the Department of Physics or adjacent department at ODU.
A successful record in research and externally funded grants.
Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience in Accelerator Science or a related field.
A strong publication record and/or experience with grant‑funded research.
Research related to understanding and improving the CEBAF accelerator at Jefferson Lab, designing and building the Electron‑Ion Collider (EIC), exploring future nuclear physics accelerators, improving the performance of light sources, developing new concepts for accelerators for nuclear and high‑energy physics, nuclear medicine, or visualization and control of accelerators.
Conditions of Employment Location: Norfolk, VA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Telework Friendly: No
Application Requirements
A cover letter describing your relevant qualifications and indicating the rank you would like to be considered for.
A curriculum vitae.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
A statement of research interests.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for 3 professional references.
Submit by
October 31, 2025
for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Sebastian Kuhn (skuhn@odu.edu), Chair of the Applications of Physics, Data Science, and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators Cluster Hire.
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr