Assistant/Associate/Professor for Physics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the rank of Assistant Professor, with exceptional candidates at Associate or Full Professor level considered. Anticipated start date August 1, 2027, Salt Lake City, UT.

We seek applicants with outstanding research and the potential to build an internationally recognized program, focusing on computational many-body physics, quantum information interfaces, or advanced machine

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field required.
• Outstanding research accomplishments in theoretical condensed matter physics.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in theoretical condensed matter physics.
• Develop an internationally recognized research program and collaborate across groups.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor for Physics &Astronomy

Details

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utahinvites applications for a tenure-track faculty position inTheoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the rank of AssistantProfessor. Exceptional candidates at a higher rank, Associate orFull Professor level, will also be considered. The anticipatedstart date is August 1, 2027.

We seek applicants with outstanding research accomplishments andthe potential to develop an internationally recognized researchprogram in theoretical condensed matter physics, and to strengthenundergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.

The search is open to all areas of theoretical condensed matterphysics. We are particularly interested in candidates whoseresearch expands the department's condensed matter program through(i) computational studies of quantum many-body systems and quantummaterials that combine advanced numerics with analytical insight,and/or (ii) condensed matter physics at the interface with quantuminformation science or advanced machine learning. We welcomecandidates who will enrich our active and intellectually diversecondensed matter group and participate in interdisciplinaryresearch initiatives in quantum science.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field.The application must include a cover letter summarizing theapplicant's interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; astatement of research interests and plans; a statement of teachingphilosophy; and at least three letters of recommendation.

For full consideration, complete applications must be received byDecember 1, 2026.

Department: 00127 - Physics and Astronomy
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01549CF

The University of Utah values candidates who have experienceworking in settings with students and possess a strong commitmentto improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, uponrequest and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application processwill be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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