Postdoctoral Research Associate of Physics (Nuclear and Hadron Theory)

The Department of Physics has 26 instructional faculty members and 15+ physicists in research positions. The Physics Department strives for excellence in research in Nuclear and Hadronic Physics, High Energy Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Plasma Physics. The department maintains a vibrant theoretical and experimental in-house program and benefits from close proximity to and strong relationships with Jefferson Lab, one of the nation’s leading Department of Energy funded laboratories. The department also enjoys active collaborations with Fermilab, the nation’s leading high-energy accelerator laboratory. The Department of Physics values equally both quality research and excellence in teaching. Teaching duties include classroom instruction and the effective mentorship of undergraduate and graduate research students. The undergraduate program offers both a major and a minor, and graduates about 30 majors per year. Undergraduate majors may choose a standard physics track, a pre-med track, or a track with a concentration of engineering physics and applied design classes. Undergraduate majors complete a capstone, senior, or honors research project, working closely with a faculty advisor, either individually or in small groups. Our graduate program offers 50+ students research opportunities to pursue a Ph.D. degree in any of the supported subfields. We seek to establish and nurture dynamic collaboration amongst faculty, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral students, and undergraduate research students.

Position Description:

The Department of Physics at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position that will begin August 10, 2025. We seek an individual with expertise in hadron or nuclear physics to join the Nuclear and Hadronic Theory Group under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Jackura. The group, which currently consists of four faculty members, as well as several postdoctoral fellows and PhD students, maintains a close relationship with the Theory Center at the nearby Jefferson Lab. The initial appointment is for one year, subject to acceptable performance, and may be extended further subject to performance and funding availability.

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a closely related field is required at the time the appointment begins.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience performing theoretical and/or phenomenological studies of hadron or nuclear physics using tools such as lattice QCD, effective field theories, or scattering theory.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/61716. 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. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You 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 date November 15th, 2024. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.

Additional information can be found at www.wm.edu/as/physics. Inquiries may be directed to Andrew Jackura at awjackura@wm.edu.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment.