Assistant Professor in Cosmology

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cosmology and related areas, starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join the Texas Center for Cosmology & Astroparticle Physics (TCCAP) within the Weinberg Institute for Theoretical Physics and collaborate with groups across astronomy, high energy theory, and computational science.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by the start date.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field by start date.
• Tenure-track cosmology position at UT Austin.
• Collaboration across departments and institutes.

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Cosmology

College/School/Unit: College of Natural Sciences

Department: Department of Physics

Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Apply By: Dec 2, 2026

Description

The Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Austininvites applications for a tenure-track faculty position inCosmology and related areas at the rank of Assistant Professor, tobegin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be a member of the Texas Center forCosmology & Astroparticle Physics (TCCAP) within the WeinbergInstitute for Theoretical Physics, joining a vibrant researchcommunity with opportunities for collaboration within the WeinbergInstitute (the Center for Gravitational Physics, the High EnergyPhysics Theory Group), the Department of Astronomy, and the OdenInstitute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. UT Austinalso hosts the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), home to someof the world's most powerful supercomputing resources.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

Inquiries regarding the position or application process may be directed to [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.