Posting Details Job Title Faculty in Applications of Physics to Particle Accelerators (Tenure Track/Tenured) Department AI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVE Position Number F0504A Job Description The Department of Physics and the Center for Accelerator Science at Old Dominion University invite applicants for a tenure track/tenured position (depending on experience) in Accelerator Science to begin in Fall 2025 as part of a multi-position hiring initiative for Applications of Data Science, Engineering, and/or Physics to Particle Accelerators. This position is expected to be made at the rank of Assistant Professor, but an appointment at a higher rank will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. 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 FullTime 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 All 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 applying for a senior faculty appointment (Associate Professor or Professor) must also have the following: + Academic records that merit a tenured appointment in the Department of Physics 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 10/30/2024 Application Review Date 12/18/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested candidates must complete the online application at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21837, 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 by December 18, 2024 for full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled. Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Sebastian Kuhn (skuhn@odu.edu), Chair of the Applications of Data Science, Engineering, and/or Physics to Particle Accelerators" Cluster Hire. Telework Friendly No Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. About the College https://www.odu.edu/sci About the Department The Physics Department at Old Dominion University contributes to the overall mission of the university through teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, through premier research programs and through outreach to the university community and beyond. The department offers 2 majors (Physics and Astrophysics) with several concentrations and about 87 undergraduate students, as well as a minor in Physics We have over 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including 20 international students from several countries in Asia and Europe. Our faculty are internationally recognized leaders in experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, accelerator science, and condensed matter physics. The department has 22 regular faculty members, 8 Jefferson Lab Professors, and 3 joint appointments. Our faculty has received many awards and recognitions (including 9 Eminent Scholars, 5 University Professors, 15 Fellows of the American Physical Society, and 4 state-wide SCHEV Outstanding Faculty awards). 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