Assistant/Associate/Professor for Physics & Astronomy

1000scholars; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the rank of Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates at Associate or Full Professor level will also be considered.

Start date is August 1, 2027. We seek candidates with outstanding research achievements and potential to establish an internationally recognized program in theoretical condensed matter physics, while strengthening

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field required.
• Applicants should present a strong research plan and teaching philosophy.
• Submit a CV, cover letter, statements of research and teaching, and at least three letters of recommendation.
• Full consideration requires a complete application by December 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program in theoretical condensed matter physics.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary initiatives in quantum science and related fields.

Skills

Theoretical condensed matter physics

Computational methods

Quantum information interfaces

Education

PhD in Physics or closely related field

Tools

Python

Numerical simulations

Machine learning methods

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor for Physics & Astronomy

Details

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the rank of Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates at a higher rank, Associate or Full Professor level, will also be considered. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

We seek applicants with outstanding research accomplishments and the potential to develop an internationally recognized research program in theoretical condensed matter physics, and to strengthen undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.

The search is open to all areas of theoretical condensed matter physics. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research expands the department's condensed matter program through (i) computational studies of quantum many-body systems and quantum materials that combine advanced numerics with analytical insight, and/or (ii) condensed matter physics at the interface with quantum information science or advanced machine learning. We welcome candidates who will enrich our active and intellectually diverse condensed matter group and participate in interdisciplinary research 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 the applicant's interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests and plans; a statement of teaching philosophy; and at least three letters of recommendation.

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

Department: 00127 - Physics and Astronomy

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Tenure Track

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

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