Tenure-Track Physics Faculty: Research & Teaching Leader

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physics. The hire will develop a strong research program across experimental, theoretical, or computational physics and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Mentoring students and pursuing external funding are expected. The department covers astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter, nuclear/quantum physics, optics, and planetary science, with synergies to biomedical and bioengineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or closely related field is required.
• Evidence of productive research activity demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
• Preferred: post-doctoral or equivalent experience and potential to obtain external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach one three-credit hour course per semester at undergraduate/graduate level.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the physics program.
• Conduct and disseminate research; seek external funding.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Research publications

Grant proposals

Education

Ph.D. in physics

Job description

University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physics. The hire will develop a strong research program across experimental, theoretical, or computational physics and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Mentoring students and pursuing external funding are expected. The department covers astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter, nuclear/quantum physics, optics, and planetary science, with synergies to biomedical and bioengineering initiatives.