Assistant Professor, Experimental Particle and Nuclear Physics

Faculty position in the Experimental Particle and Nuclear Physics Division at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Physics Department in Cambridge, MA.

About the role

We encourage applicants doing research in all areas of nuclear and particle physics. Research groups in the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science focus on strong interaction physics, nuclear structure physics, electroweak symmetry breaking, dark matter searches, neutrino physics, physics beyond the standard model, new detector development, and the physics of beams.

Faculty members conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise graduate and undergraduate participation in research. Candidates must demonstrate promise in both teaching and research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics or a physics-related discipline by the start of employment.
• Demonstrated promise in teaching and research.

Application materials

• Curriculum vitae.
• List of publications.
• Brief description of research interests and goals (up to 3 pages).
• 1–2 page statement on teaching, mentoring, advising, service, and/or activities promoting an inclusive work environment.
• Three letters of reference (uploaded separately).

Application deadline: December 15, 2025. Only web submissions will be accepted. Questions may be directed to Prof. Gunther Roland, Search Committee Chair, at rolandg@mit.edu.

Pay

The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is $140,000 – $156,000. This range represents base pay only and does not include benefits or other compensation. The final offer will be based on factors such as scope of the position, candidate experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.