Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Experimental Particle Physics)

The Department of Physics at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position, expected to begin August 1, 2026.

We seek an individual with expertise in experimental particle physics to join the William & Mary (W&M) particle physics group. The faculty of the W&M experimental particle physics group work on the Fermilab based neutrino experiments, NOvA, MINERvA, and DUNE. Applicants should possess experience in experimental particle physics, which may include experimental data handling and analysis, software development, and/or detector related hardware design, construction, and operation. The appointed researcher will be expected to take on hardware or software/analysis responsibilities in DUNE and assume a leading role in the analysis of data from NOvA. In DUNE, the W&M group is active in the NDLAr, TMS, HV, and FD-HD consortia. In NOvA the group works on three flavor oscillation physics, but broadly active in its full physics program.

The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Job Description

Required Qualification

Applicant must hold a Ph.D. in Physics, or related field, at the time appointment begins (expected to begin August 1, 2026).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in data analysis and hardware, in particular particle physics analysis techniques.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/careers/ . Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Physics in any of the aforementioned required documents. Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review begin date: June 30, 2026.

Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the Department of Physics may be found at www.wm.edu/as/physics .

Posting Range: $65,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

Additional Job Description

Job Profile

F0B98W - Postdoctoral Research Associate (12 months) - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications

Compensation Grade

S99

Recruiting Start Date

2026-06-01

Position Restrictions

Restricted Funds & Restricted Term

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