Assistant Professor of Physics: Experimental Particle Astrophysics

Physics World; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in experimental particle astrophysics, beginning August 16, 2027. The search focuses on dark matter direct detection and related experimental directions, with access to extensive collaborations and the HiPerGator computing center.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. and is expected to develop a strong research program, excel in teaching, and mentor diverse students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required; postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Potential to establish a well‑recognized research program and excellence in teaching.
• Mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body is essential.

Skills

Dark matter direct detection

Experimental particle physics

Gravitational wave detection

Education

Ph.D. required

Tools

HiPerGator

Job description

Assistant Professor of Physics: Experimental Particle Astrophysics (University of Florida)

The Department of Physics at the University of Florida (UF) has an opening for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track 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 (or equivalent) and relevant postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Potential for establishing a well-recognized research program, excellence in teaching, and mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body is essential. The salary is competitive and includes a full benefits package.

Applications must be submitted online at jobs.ufl.edu (search job no 541316) and should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae with publication list, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement (in which you are welcome to discuss outreach activities and other contributions you’ve undertaken to enhance student experience), (5) a statement of broader impacts (as described by the National Science Foundation) of past or planned future activities, (6) at least three confidential letters of reference. Reference providers will only be notified and provided an upload link once the application is submitted in full, so early completion of an application is highly recommended. To ensure full consideration, applications and letters of reference must be submitted by November 8, 2026. For more information, please contact Prof. Tarek Saab [e-mail].

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening including a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES); see http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call [phone] or the Florida Relay System at [phone] (TDD).