Associate Professor, Department of Physics

Description

The Department of Physics at the University of Chicago, together with the James Franck Institute, is conducting a search at the rank of tenured Associate Professor. The search is open to all subfields of experimental Quantum Science, including Quantum Materials (hard condensed matter), and atomic molecular and optical physics. The Department will consider multiple appointments. The Department members cover a wide range of research areas; details can be found at the Department website (https://physics.uchicago.edu/research/). Interdisciplinary research, connected to the Kadanoff Center for Theoretical Physics, The Enrico Fermi Institute, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and Argonne National Laboratory is encouraged.

Duties include conducting an independent research program, and teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Qualifications

Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field at the time of hire.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online through the University of Chicago Academic Careers website at apply.interfolio.com/152824 and upload the following required materials: 

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of publications.
• A research statement.
• A teaching statement.
• A list of three references.   

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