Faculty Physicist: Experimental or Theoretical Research

Caltech

Pasadena (CA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 400,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

California Institute of Technology invites applications for faculty positions in all areas of experimental and theoretical physics. We seek highly qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or a related field who are committed to careers in research, mentorship, and teaching.

Salaries for professorial faculty fall in the range of $125k-$400k. Consideration will begin on November 1, 2026. Questions may be directed to physics-search@caltech.edu. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in physics or a related field.
  • Candidates should be committed to research, mentorship, and teaching.
  • Applications are invited for faculty in all areas of physics.

Skills

Research
Mentorship
Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Job description

California Institute of Technology invites applications for faculty positions in all areas of experimental and theoretical physics. We seek highly qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or a related field who are committed to careers in research, mentorship, and teaching.

Salaries for professorial faculty fall in the range of $125k-$400k. Consideration will begin on November 1, 2026. Questions may be directed to physics-search@caltech.edu. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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