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Assistant Professor
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Posted: | 07/23/2026 |
| Application Due: | 10/01/2026 |
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Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
North Carolina State University (NC State) is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor as part of the FRIB Experimental Bridge program. This unique position provides an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic researcher to thrive in a collaborative environment at the forefront of nuclear science.
In this role, your professional efforts will be split between the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) and the local facilities at NC State and the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL), located in Durham, North Carolina. This dual appointment offers a distinctive platform for cutting-edge research, leveraging the capabilities and resources of both renowned institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct cutting-edge research at FRIB, using its state-of-the-art facilities to advance the frontiers of rare isotope science.
- Lead an independent research program and engage in collaborative research at TUNL, where unique capabilities such as high-intensity particle beams, polarized photon beams, neutron beams, and advanced detection systems support a broad range of nuclear physics investigations.
- Develop a robust, externally funded research program that integrates work at both FRIB and NC State/TUNL.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses at NC State, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in education and mentorship.
Minimum Experience/Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in, Nuclear Physics, or a closely related discipline, to be conferred on or before start date. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications:
n/a
Preferred Qualifications:
- Postdoctoral experience highly desirable
- Demonstrated record of research accomplishments in nuclear physics, evidenced by publications and presentations at leading conferences.
- Experience and expertise in experimental nuclear physics, with an emphasis on rare isotope physics or related areas.
Required License or Certification:
N/A
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