Faculty

SACNAS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics with a focus on quantum science. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program and teach roughly one course per semester, while contributing to departmental and university service.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physics or a related field by July 1, 2027, and should demonstrate potential to connect AMO research with condensed

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or related field required by July 1, 2027.
• Appointment at the assistant professor level.
• Experience in experimental AMO or quantum science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach on average one undergraduate or graduate course per semester.
• Develop an independent and vigorous research program in AMO/quantum physics.
• Contribute to the service missions of the Department and University.

Education

Ph.D. in physics or related field

Job description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University in Houston, Texas invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of experimental atomic, molecular, or optical physics, focusing on quantum science which encompasses quantum information processing, quantum sensing, quantum networks, quantum transduction, quantum many-body physics, and quantum simulation. The ideal candidate will intellectually connect AMO physics to topics in condensed matter and quantum information. We seek an outstanding scientist whose research will complement and extend existing quantum activities within the Department and across the University.

In addition to developing an independent and vigorous research program, the successful applicant will be expected to teach, on average, one undergraduate or graduate course each semester and contribute to the service missions of the Department and University. The Department anticipates making an appointment at the assistant professor level. A Ph.D. in physics or related field is required by July 1, 2027.

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Physics.

We will begin reviewing applications by November 15, 2026. To receive full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 15, 2026. The expected appointment date is July 1, 2027.