Assistant/Associate/Professor for Physics & Astronomy

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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, with the anticipated start date August 1, 2027.

We seek applicants who can build an internationally recognized research program, contribute to teaching and mentoring, and collaborate across quantum science and machine

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field.
• Applications include a cover letter summarizing interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three letters of recommendation.
• Tenure-track faculty position, with exceptional candidates at Associate or Full Professor level also considered.
• Strong research accomplishments and potential to develop an internationally recognized program in theoretical condensed matter physics.

Responsibilities

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

Education

PhD in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Open

Department 00127 - Physics and Astronomy

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin August 1, 2027

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.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 08/03/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN01549CF

Type Faculty