Faculty in Applications of Physics, Data Science and​/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators (Tenured, F1117A

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Faculty in Applications of Physics, Data Science and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators (Tenured, F1117A

Department
AI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVE

Position Number
F1117A

Job Description

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 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/or related scientific approaches to study topics such as accelerator design and development, advanced performance optimization and analysis of accelerators, large-scale simulations of accelerator performance, and control optimization of accelerators using advanced AI/ML techniques. Collaboration with other faculty in Physics, Engineering, and the School of Data Science at ODU as well as accelerator scientists at the nearby Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) will be encouraged.

Other 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.

Position Type
Full Time

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Candidates must have expertise in the field of accelerator science, broadly defined, and experience indicative of the ability or interest to teach and/or mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidates must also have the following:

Academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the Department of Physics or El 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 relating 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 and other applications, or visualization and control of accelerators.

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
07/25/2026

Application Review Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must complete the online application at ;/strong>, including the following:

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. At the appropriate time in the Search process, these individuals will be contacted by the Search Committee.

Applications should be submitted full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled.
Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Sebastian Kuhn (), Chair of the Applications of Physics, Data Science, and/or Engineering to Particle Accelerators" Cluster Hire.

Telework Friendly
No

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