Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Experimental Particle Physics)

## Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Experimental Particle Physics)Applyremote type: Remote Type - Not eligiblelocations: Posting Location - William & Marytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101780**Job Requisition:**JR101780 Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Experimental Particle Physics) (Open)**Job Posting Title:**Postdoctoral Fellow of Physics (Experimental Particle Physics)**Department:**CC00105 WM001 | CDSP | Physics Dept**Job Family:**Faculty - Postdoctoral Research Associate (12 months)**Worker Sub-Type:**Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term)**Job Requisition Primary Location:**Small Hall**Primary Job Posting Location:**Posting Location - William & Mary**Job Description Summary:**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 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 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**EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.****Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.** #J-18808-Ljbffr