Faculty Position in Experimental AMO Physics

1000scholars; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, focusing on quantum science including information processing, sensing, networks, transduction, many-body physics, and simulation.

The ideal candidate will connect AMO physics to condensed matter and quantum information, develop an independent research program, and teach about one undergraduate or graduate course per semester while contributing to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or related field required by July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent and vigorous research program.

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Job description

Position 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.

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