and data analysis for both NOvA and DUNE, as well as DUNE near and far detector prototyping, and IU hosts a Charge Readout Plane fabrication facility for DUNE's vertical-drift Far Detector module. At IU, Professors Messier and Urheim are members of NOvA; Professors Messier, Urheim, and Mohayai are members of DUNE.The successful applicant will be expected to be based at Indiana University, Bloomington, and play a leading role in NOvA data analysis and to DUNE analysis or hardware development. A Ph. D. in Physics is required. The position is available for a flexible start date as early as January 1, 2027. We will begin reviewing applications on November 23, 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/34763 .Informal inquiries may be made with Prof. Mark Messier ( messier@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 ), Indiana University, Physics Department, 727 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN, 47405, 812-855-1247. For Best Consideration Date: 11/23/2026 Expected Start Date: 01/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101751-2026