Tenure-Track: Experimental Photonics Physicist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental photonics physics, starting Autumn 2027. The appointee will pursue an independent, well-funded research program and collaborate across OSU centers such as NeXUS, CQISE, ENCOMM, and IMR, while contributing to teaching and mentoring.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics or a related field and demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement, with the potential to lead in photonics

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field required.
• Strong potential for an externally funded research program.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Foster cross-disciplinary research with sustained impact.
• Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring activities for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Engage with research centers and institutes across campus.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Teaching excellence

Fundraising

Education

PhD in Physics or closely related field

Job description

The Ohio State University Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental photonics physics, starting Autumn 2027. The appointee will pursue an independent, well-funded research program and collaborate across OSU centers such as NeXUS, CQISE, ENCOMM, and IMR, while contributing to teaching and mentoring.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics or a related field and demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement, with the potential to lead in photonics