Assistant Professor Experimental Nuclear Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in experimental Nuclear Physics starting August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will have a record of accomplishments in experimental high-energy nuclear physics and will be expected to develop an independent and vigorous research program.

The current faculty in the department participates in the sPHENIX experiments at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and the EPIC experiment at the future Electron-Ion Collider lications are welcome from all candidates who can strengthen and complement our existing activities. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in one of the experimental collaborations in the Nuclear Physics Experimental efforts at RHIC, LHC or Jefferson Laboratory and the Electron-Ion Collider, and contribute to the continued development of a strong graduate program in high-energy nuclear physics.

Of high priority is a commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate must have a collegial, collaborative attitude and willingness to participate in departmental programs and committees.

• Take a leadership role in one of the experimental collaborations in the Nuclear Physics Experimental efforts at RHIC, LHC or Jefferson Laboratory and the Electron-Ion Collider, and contribute to the continued development of a strong graduate program in high-energy nuclear physics.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to participate in departmental programs and committees.
• Develop an independent and vigorous research program in experimental Nuclear Physics.

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics or in a related discipline
• Potential for excellence in teaching
• Postdoctoral and/or other substantial experience beyond the Ph.D.

• Evidence of strong potential for collaborative world-class research
• Evidence of expertise in modern artificial intelligence/machine learning tools and/or advanced detector technology
• Evidence of a strong publication record in internationally-recognized peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of strong potential for research mentoring

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has multiple missions including nationally recognized research, a PhD program in Physics and Astronomy, and undergraduate Physics major and Astronomy minor programs. Our large-enrollment introductory astronomy courses primarily provide a general education experience for students from a variety of majors. They also introduce the field to our undergraduate physics majors interested in astronomy and astrophysics.

The department has a small planetarium equipped with a digital projector that is used for both instruction and outreach purposes.

09 Month Work Period

Full time

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

For guaranteed consideration, please apply before November 15, 2025. Position is open until filled

For further information on the position, please contact Professor Marzia Rosati at [email protected].

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