The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position in experimental High-Energy Physics (HEP). Qualified applicants in all areas of experimental HEP are encouraged to apply. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The teaching load in the department is one course per semester.

Our department has active research groups in astronomy and the following: astrophysics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; high-energy physics; and condensed matter physics. The department hosts an active NSF REU program, maintains both a machine shop and electronics shop, and enjoys access to the Oklahoma Supercomputing Center for Education and Research (OSCER). The University of Oklahoma HEP group contributes to the ATLAS experiment, has extensive experience in silicon strip and pixel detector technology, and is participating in the high-luminosity upgrade of the ATLAS detector and muon collider R&D. In addition, we host one of the ATLAS tier 2 computing centers. The group has experience in SM and BSM physics, specifically Higgs, top, supersymmetry, and unconventional signatures.

Separate from this search, a recent generous gift to the department has endowed the experimental HEP group with the funds to support two full-time research faculty in perpetuity, as well as sustained funds for a seminar series and graduate student support. For further information about our department and the experimental HEP group, see https://ou.edu/cas/physics-astronomy or contact the search committee Chair, John Stupak ([email protected]).

OU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on “best place to live” lists. For more information, visit http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/provost/documents/facultyflipbook.pdf and https://ou.edu/news/articles/2023/july/forbes-names-ou-the-nations-number-1-employer-for-women.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physics, or a related area, and a record of research accomplishments in experimental high energy physics.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should also possess the potential to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels and a willingness to contribute to a friendly and supportive work environment.

Applicants must apply for this position online at https://apply.interfolio.com/193146. Applications should include:

• a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
• a description of past research and future plans (4 pages maximum)
• a description of past teaching and/or future plans (2 pages maximum)
• a cover letter (2 pages maximum)
• confidential letters of recommendation (3)

The review of complete applications (including reference letters) will begin after November 29, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For further inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, John Stupak: [email protected].