Assistant Professor in Experimental Soft Matter or Biophysics

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Soft Matter or Biophysics, with a target start date of September 1, 2027. We seek an outstanding experimental researcher who will develop an externally funded program addressing fundamental questions in soft matter physics, biophysics, or related fields.

The search welcomes research across complex fluids, polymers, biomaterials, mechanobiology, and living

Job description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Experimental Soft Matter or Biophysics, with a target start date of September 1, 2027.

We seek an outstanding experimental researcher who will establish an innovative, externally funded program addressing fundamental questions in soft matter physics, biophysics, or a closely related area. We interpret these areas broadly across soft, complex, and living systems and seek candidates who will complement existing strengths while bringing new experimental capabilities and research directions to the department.

Possible areas of interest include complex fluids and rheology; colloids, interfaces, and self-assembly; polymers, gels, granular and jammed systems; active and nonequilibrium matter; mechanics and transport in soft systems; molecular and cellular biophysics; mechanobiology and living systems; and new experimental approaches. We emphasize scientific excellence and creativity over any particular experimental platform or physical system and welcome research that creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tufts provides a strong environment for this work, with relevant expertise across Physics and Astronomy, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, and Applied Mathematics. Particular strengths include soft and active matter, fluid mechanics, biomaterials, biomechanics, microfluidics, imaging, and quantitative biology. Tufts’ location in the Boston metropolitan area provides additional opportunities for collaboration with universities, research institutes, hospitals, and technology companies.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally.

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