Assistant Professor Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. The successful candidate will establish and lead a research program, collaborate with faculty across the university, and contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The department seeks candidates with a demonstrated ability to develop excellence in teaching and research, and with interest in mentoring graduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required at time of application.
• Ability to develop a recognized program of excellence in teaching and research.
• Interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a research group in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics.
• Collaborate with UC San Diego faculty and external partners.
• Contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research leadership

Post-doctoral experience

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $88,300-$135,000. The posted UC Academic Salary Scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the Table for the salary scale for this position

The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $84,1300-$108,900. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD Salary information

Application Window

Open date: October 15, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Physics within the School of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish and lead a research group in the area of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, engage in collaborations with faculty at UC San Diego and elsewhere, and benefit from wide-ranging institutional facilities and centers.

Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to develop a recognized program of excellence in both teaching and research. Ideally, the candidate will have skills and interest in teaching lecture and lab courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Basic qualifications

At the time of application, the candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physics, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out innovative and impactful research.
• Demonstrated expertise in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated interest for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated interest for mentoring and training graduate students.
• At least one year of post-doctoral experience recommended

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research - Past and proposed Research/Scholarly Activities; please include any Special Instrumentation to be built or purchased, Facility needs, and Potential Collaborative Projects (5 pages maximum)
• Statement of Teaching - Past and proposed Teaching (2 pages maximum)
• Publications List

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

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About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

San Diego, CA