Assistant Professor of Experimental Nuclear Physics

The Department of Physics at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in all fields of Experimental Nuclear Physics. Current experimental and theoretical faculty at Duke University and the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL), a Center of Excellence bridging Duke, NCCU, NCSU and UNC on Duke’s campus, have active research programs in all major areas of nuclear physics. Duke faculty in related research areas study high energy collider and neutrino physics, cosmology, quantum information & instrumentation, and nuclear non-proliferation.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to be a recognized leader in experimental nuclear physics who will establish a distinctive, well-funded, independent research effort. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching, facilitating learning, and acting as a mentor and advisor for students in research. Duke University encourages interdisciplinary collaboration across the university and with other universities in the NC Triangle area. Opportunities exist for collaboration with colleagues from other Duke departments including statistical science and mathematics, materials, and data science initiatives on campus—such as the Duke Science and Technology Initiative on Artificial Intelligence (dst.duke.edu), the Duke aiM program (aim-nrt.pratt.duke.edu), and the Duke Materials Initiative (dmi.duke.edu). The appointment is expected to begin on or after July 2025. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field, along with postdoctoral experience, and show a strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentorship. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation submitted through Academic Jobs Online, AJO#28369 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28639.

Applicants are encouraged to describe in their cover letter how their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, service, or experience would contribute to building a community of scholars, students and staff from different backgrounds.

Questions regarding the application process and the position should be submitted to: experimental-nuclear-search@duke.edu

Applications received by December 1 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.