The Department of Physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor in experimental particle astrophysics to begin August 16, 2027.
We seek highly qualified candidates from areas related to current and novel experimental dark matter direct detection searches. This position offers the opportunity to interact with and build upon the Department’s extensive research efforts in related and complementary directions, including dark matter detection (ADMX, ALPS, SuperCDMS), experimental particle physics (Belle II, COHERENT, CMS, DUNE, SBND), gravitational wave detection (LIGO, LISA, NANOGrav), theoretical astrophysics, and condensed matter physics. It also provides access to the world-class HiPerGator research computing center.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree. Potential for establishing a well-recognized research program, excellence in teaching, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student body is essential. Relevant postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
Applications must be submitted online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541316/assistant-professor-astrophysics and should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae with publication list, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement (in which you are welcome to discuss outreach activities and other contributions you have undertaken to enhance student experience), (5) a statement of broader impacts (as described by the National Science Foundation) of past or planned future activities, (6) at least three confidential letters of reference. Reference providers will only be notified and provided an upload link once the application is submitted in full, so early completion of an application is highly recommended.
To ensure full consideration, applications and letters of reference must be submitted by November 8, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. For more information, please contact Prof. Tarek Saab (tsaab(at)ufl.edu).
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