Assistant Professor, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous externally funded research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, within a Carnegie R1 research university located in Las Cruces, NM.

The department offers access to modern facilities and opportunities for collaboration with national laboratories including Los

Formación

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching.
• Experience mentoring students in research.

Responsabilidades

• Develop vigorous externally funded research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Join experimental condensed matter and quantum materials efforts with access to facilities.
• Contribute to teaching in undergraduate and graduate physics courses.

Educación

Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Physics at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics beginning in Fall 2027.

We seek outstanding candidates who will develop a vigorous externally funded research program and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. New Mexico State University is a Carnegie R1 research university located in Las Cruces, NM, a vibrant city in southern New Mexico known for its outstanding climate, affordable cost of living, rich cultural diversity, outdoor recreation opportunities, and proximity to major national laboratories and research facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Physics at NMSU has active research programs in condensed matter physics and nuclear physics. The successful candidate will join a growing experimental condensed matter and quantum materials effort with access to modern thin-film synthesis, optical characterization, and low-temperature measurement infrastructure.

Existing facilities include:

• Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS)
• Low-temperature spectroscopic ellipsometry and infrared ellipsometry
• Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) and laser-assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy (laser-MBE)
• High-pressure measurements in a diamond anvil cell
• Other on campus shared facilities

Collaborative opportunities exist with national laboratories including: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, Air Force Research Lab

Research Areas of Interest:

We encourage applications from candidates working broadly in experimental condensed matter physics and materials physics, including but not limited to:

• Novel forms of magnetism and superconductivity
• Emergent phenomena at material surfaces and interfaces
• Spintronic, superconducting, and nanoelectronic devices
• Advanced electrical, optical, and spectroscopy characterization

Candidates whose research leverages, complements, and expands existing departmental strengths are especially encouraged to apply.

Teaching Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in physics, including introductory and advanced laboratory courses.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Potential to secure external research funding
• Potential to establish external research collaborations
• Experience mentoring students in research

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum vitae with full publication list
• Research statement (5 pages, including plans for building lab facilities and leveraging existing infrastructure at NMSU physics)
• Contact information for at least three references

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 12, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. For further information or questions please contact the chair of the search committee, Prof. Ludi Miao at [e-mail].