Assistant Professor in Astrophysics

1000scholars; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement options

Job summary

The Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor in experimental particle astrophysics beginning August 16, 2027.

We seek candidates working on dark matter direct detection and related experimental programs and offer collaboration across ADMX, ALPS, SuperCDMS, Belle II, CMS, LIGO, and the HiPerGator computing center. The salary is competitive and UF offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required. Postdoctoral research experience preferred.

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor in experimental particle astrophysics to begin August 16, 2027.

We seek highly qualified candidates from areas related to current and novel experimental dark matter direct detection searches. This position offers the opportunity to interact with and build upon the Department’s extensive research efforts in related and complementary directions, including dark matter detection (ADMX, ALPS, SuperCDMS), experimental particle physics (Belle II, COHERENT, CMS, DUNE, SBND), gravitational wave detection (LIGO, LISA, NANOGrav), theoretical astrophysics, and condensed matter physics. It also provides access to the world-class HiPerGator research computing center.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree. Potential for establishing a well-recognized research program, excellence in teaching, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student body is essential. Relevant postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.