Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194113EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Assistant Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range $95,000 - $102,000

Work Schedule 40 hours a week, days will vary

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department Physics Department

About the Department The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 57 faculty members. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

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Essential Job Duties This will be a tenure-track faculty position to teach physics courses and perform research. Direct an internationally recognized and funded program of research in experimental nuclear physics broadly relevant to research being performed at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). Advise and direct undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral research associates in research leading to peer-reviewed publications. Teach undergraduate and graduate classes at the standard departmental teaching load for research active faculty. Provide service to the Department and/or the University through membership on standing committees.

This position is part of a joint appointment with 50% salary support from Michigan State University (MSU) through its Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the FRIB Experiment Bridge Initiative until the candidate receives tenure.

Other Responsibilities Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires doctor’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Research experience in experimental nuclear physics broadly relevant to research being performed at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2+ years of post-doctoral or equivalent experience performing research in nuclear physics.
• Experience in teaching at the college level.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 05/22/2025

Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants Candidate should submit a cover letter, current CV, a statement of research, and statement of teaching & mentoring.

The candidate should also arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation sent to physicsjobs@ncsu.edu.

Position Details

Position Number 00111472

Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 170601 - Physics and Astronomy

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