Post-Doctoral Position Experimental Long-Baseline Neutrino Oscillation Physics Indiana University

Indiana University
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, USA

Posted on May 5, 2026

Post-Doctoral Position Experimental Long-Baseline Neutrino Oscillation Physics Indiana University

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Posting Details

Position Details
Title Post-Doctoral Position Experimental Long-Baseline Neutrino Oscillation Physics Indiana University
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Physics
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
Post-Doctoral Position
Experimental Long-Baseline Neutrino Oscillation Physics
Indiana University


The High Energy Neutrino and Particle Astrophysics group at Indiana University is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral position. Our DOE-funded efforts include leading roles NOvA operations and data analysis and DUNE construction and data analysis. The successful applicant will be expected to be based at Indiana University, Bloomington, and contribute to one or both of these efforts. A Ph.D. in Physics is required.

We are hosting a Charge Readout Plane fabrication facility for DUNE’s vertical-drift Far Detector module, so there is significant opportunity for a leadership role in detector assembly and testing. IU faculty on DUNE include Professors Messier, Mohayai and Urheim.

The position is available for a flexible start date as early as May 1, 2026. We will begin reviewing applications on March 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The appointment will initially be for one year, with the possibility of extension for up to an additional two years.

More information about the group and the IU Physics Department can be found at: https://physics.indiana.edu/
Applications, including a curriculum vita and three letters of reference, should be submitted through the application portal located at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32135.

Informal inquiries may be made with Prof. Mark Messier (messier@iu.edu) or Prof. Jon Urheim (urheim@iu.edu), Indiana University, Physics Department, 727 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN, 47405, 812-855-1247.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here, which includes contact information.

Basic Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Physics is required.
Department Contact for Questions
Informal inquiries may be made with Prof. Mark Messier (messier@iu.edu) or Prof. Jon Urheim (urheim@iu.edu), Indiana University, Physics Department, 727 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN, 47405, 812-855-1247.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date 03/16/2026
Expected Start Date 05/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101488-2026

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
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