Tenure-Track AMO Theory Professor — Quantum Frontiers

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics theory to begin in August 2027. This is a full-time, tenure-track position; PhD required by start date; applications due by December 1, 2026 for best consideration.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise doctoral students, and collaborate with interdisciplinary centers such as QNM‑I, the

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field by start date.
• Research in AMO theory, broadly defined.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics.
• Supervise doctoral students.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary centers at UNM.
• Develop and maintain a robust AMO theory research program.

Skills

AMO theory research

Teaching potential

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics theory to begin in August 2027. This is a full-time, tenure-track position; PhD required by start date; applications due by December 1, 2026 for best consideration.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise doctoral students, and collaborate with interdisciplinary centers such as QNM‑I, the