Assistant Professor - Physics, Theoretical Particle Physics - Fall 2026

Job description

Description The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of theoretical particle physics. We are particularly seeking applicants who can work closely with our existing particle physics program. The Department has broad research programs in experimental collider and neutrino physics, with leadership in the CMS Experiment, COHERENT, and efforts towards future colliders. We build neutron experiments searching for baryon number violation and have an active program in quantum computing. These programs benefit from extensive collaboration with research scientists at the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and from the leadership-class facilities there, such as the Spallation Neutron Source, the High Flux Isotope Reactor, and the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility. We seek a candidate to complement, connect, and expand these research efforts. Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD in physics or a closely related field at the time of application. The successful candidate will have established an exemplary record of research, as demonstra...