Assistant Professor, AI-Driven Quantum Materials Theory

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in theoretical condensed matter physics, focusing on computational quantum materials. The candidate will develop AI/ML–assisted methods for materials discovery and design with quantum properties, and collaborate with existing groups in the Department of Physics.

The appointment aims to start Fall 2027, with a budgeted salary range of $100,000 to $120,000, and an emphasis on building an externally

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field required; post-PhD experience preferred.
• Ability to develop AI/ML-guided computational approaches in quantum materials.
• Evidence of potential to establish an externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Establish a high-visibility, externally funded research program at the intersection of quantum materials, computational physics, and AI/ML.
• Develop physics-informed AI/ML methods to discover and design materials with quantum properties.
• Collaborate with existing condensed matter theory and experimental groups to advance the department's research objectives.

Skills

AI/ML in physics

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in theoretical condensed matter physics, focusing on computational quantum materials. The candidate will develop AI/ML–assisted methods for materials discovery and design with quantum properties, and collaborate with existing groups in the Department of Physics.

The appointment aims to start Fall 2027, with a budgeted salary range of $100,000 to $120,000, and an emphasis on building an externally