Working Title:

Research Scientist, Theoretical Nuclear Physics

Full Time

The Department of Physics, Computer Science and Engineering at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a Research Scientist in Theoretical Nuclear Physics. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to contribute to our research program at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) and to teach Physics courses at Christopher Newport University, with a base teaching load of 1-1. The group has research interests in nucleon structure, the strong interaction, applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in experimental simulation and data analysis. The group is involved in a number of projects with the JLab Theory Group and in experimental efforts in halls A, B and C.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the group contribution to JLab Theory Group research; these efforts include (but are not limited to) QCD global analysis of the partonic structure of hadrons and nuclei, hadronization dynamics in hard scattering processes and perturbative QCD calculations at the edge of phase space. Opportunities to contribute to new experiment proposals and engage in data analysis of experimental data are also anticipated.
The successful candidate will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to work with and mentor CNU students who are engaged in JLab research with the group.
This position requires a strong background in theoretical nuclear physicsand experience in teaching physics and mentoring students in research.

Required Education: A PhD in theoretical nuclear or particle physics and at least five years of post-PhD research experience is required at the time the appointment begins.



Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses


• Demonstrated ability to work and liaise with theorists and experimentalists


• Experience in mentoring student research projects


• Experience in organizing research conferences and advanced summer programs in nuclear physics


• Demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded research program

The Department of Physics, Computer Science & Engineering at Christopher Newport University employs 32 full-time faculty and staff who collaborate closely across the disciplines. Together we offer six undergraduate majors and a Master's program with a total of about 560 students. The Department has a variety of laboratories in support of both teaching and research in cybersecurity, high-speed data acquisition, complex data analysis and simulation, communications, networking, robotics, and software engineering. Furthermore, our faculty have close relationships with technology companies and nearby federal labs such as the Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) and NASA Langley Research Center. CNU is also a member institution of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its programs are invited to visit
http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/pcse/.

Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in the 388 Best Colleges: 2023 Edition, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience - great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia, enrolls approximately 4,500 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Academic programs at Christopher Newport University encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges guide as the #1 public regional university in Virginia and #3 in the South. The campus, convenient to neighborhoods, parks and the James River, features stunning public art and grounds and classical architecture.


Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit
www.cnu.edu.

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04/24/2024

05/08/2024

To apply, please visit
https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), research statement, and two letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to
facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu).


Applications received after 11:59PM ET on May 8, 2024, will be accepted but considered only if needed.


Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.


Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/17340

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