Tenure Track Faculty Position in Theoretical Neutrino Physics

Job Description

As part of an initiative to build on existing strengths and to expand the Center for Neutrino Physics the Department of Physics at Virginia Tech () invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Theoretical Neutrino Physics broadly defined across key disciplinary theoretical areas:
Neutrino phenomenology and model building
Neutrino astrophysics and cosmology
Theory-data interfaces (including simulation inference and AI/ML)
Virginia Techs Center for Neutrino Physics provides an intellectually vibrant environment where faculty pursue a broad range of research in neutrino physics and related fields. The Centers culture fosters collaboration across theory and experiment; nuclear particle and astrophysics; as well as basic and applied science. Current theoretical research activities of the Center include neutrino phenomenology neutrino astrophysics and dark matter. Current experimental activities include DUNE/protoDUNE MicroBooNE SBND ICARUS as part of the SBN program at Fermilab CHANDLER the Mobile Antineutrino Demonstrator COHERENT CUORE/CUPID KamLAND-Zen and DarkSide/Argo.

Position responsibilities:

Expectations for this position include: The development of a vigorous and externally well-funded research program effective instruction in physics at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to actively participate in department college and university faculty handbook (available at provides a complete description of faculty responsibilities at Virginia Tech. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the Search Committee Ian Shoemaker at

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in physics or a closely related field by date of hire and must have postdoctoral experience at the time of the appointment.

The position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.

They should demonstrate a strong record of accomplishments and creativity in theoretical neutrino research; a desire to advise and teach a student body which is from a wide range of backgrounds and a vision of scholarship and service that aligns with the Universitys strategic priorities.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

40 hours - exempt position

Review Date

11/9/2026

Additional Information

Candidates should apply at (Posting #538160). The application package must include (i) a cover letter (ii) curriculum vitae with publication list (iii) a statement of ongoing and planned research (iv) a brief description of teaching philosophy and (v) applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be directly emailed to . Review of applications will begin on November 9 2026 and will continue until the position is filled; to ensure full consideration complete application packages and reference letters should be received by November 9 2026. The expected position starting date is August 10 2027. The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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