Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics; Experimental Particle Physics

Postdoctoral Fellow (Experimental Particle Physics) – William & Mary

Location:

Williamsburg, VA.

Start date:

August 1, 2026. Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year. Full‑time.

The Department of Physics at William & Mary invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in experimental particle physics. The fellow will join the W&M particle physics group working on Fermilab-based neutrino experiments, including NOvA, MINERvA, and DUNE. The fellow will take on hardware or software/analysis responsibilities in DUNE and lead the analysis of data from NOvA. The DUNE group is active in NDLAr, TMS, HV, and FD‑HD consortia.

The NOvA group works on three‑flavor oscillation physics and broader physics program.

The appointed researcher will:

• Develop and maintain hardware and software for DUNE experiments.
• Lead analysis of NOvA data, focusing on flavor oscillation physics.
• Collaborate with national consortia (NDLAr, TMS, HV, FD‑HD).
• Contribute to publications, grant proposals, and conference presentations.

Required:

• Ph.D. in Physics or related field, completed by the start date.

Preferred:

• Experience in experimental particle physics data analysis and hardware design, construction, and operation.
• Familiarity with neutrino experiments such as NOvA, MINERvA, and DUNE.
• Strong programming, simulation, or detector‑related skills.

Initial appointment of 12 months with possibility of renewal based on performance and funding. Position classified as Exempt and salary in the range of $65,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience.

EEO is the Law. William & Mary is an equal opportunity employer. Background checks, including reference, criminal history, and credit checks, may be performed. Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and subject to approval.