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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering position to begin August 2027. This position will contribute to the launch of a new Engineering concentration and support the development of the corresponding curriculum.

The ideal applicant will have strong familiarity and experience with the standard curricula for physics and at least one core engineering discipline (especially Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Optical, or Nuclear Engineering). Other engineering or physics disciplines may also be considered. The applicant’s research area should likewise connect with an engineering discipline or a related area of physics or applied physics.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a robust, self-directed research agenda capable of attracting external funding (startup funding will be available). They will be able to teach a combination of introductory physics courses, advanced laboratory courses, and specialized upper-level engineering and physics electives. The new faculty will actively mentor undergraduate physics majors, provide advising for career paths in engineering and physics, and offer research opportunities that help students prepare for graduate programs and industry jobs. They will also contribute to departmental growth, curriculum design, and other department service commitments.

The standard annual load for tenure-track faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) per semester. The University supports research excellence through the Faculty Scholarship Program (FSP), which provides research-active faculty with up to 6 TCH of reassigned time per academic year to pursue their scholarly agenda.

THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Montclair State University was formed in 2018 and consists of 7 faculty members and well over 100 physics majors. Our students represent a diverse population and include many first-generation college students. In addition to a major and minor in Physics, we also offer a concentration in astronomy and several dual-degree options, including a 3+2 BS Physics + Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with Stevens Institute of Technology. Additional 3+2 dual-degree options involving physics and engineering, as well as an engineering concentration, are under active consideration. Multiple teacher certification pathways are also available. Along with a commitment to effective teaching, research excellence and student involvement in research are key components of our department’s culture. Our faculty are active and internationally recognized in the disciplines of gravitational-wave physics, astrophysics, optics, and nuclear physics. Current facilities include two introductory teaching labs, a dedicated lab for upper-level physics courses, a machining/fabrication shop, and dedicated research labs focusing on optics and low-energy nuclear physics. Other lab facilities available on campus include NMR, AFM, TEM, and ICP-MS. A new interdisciplinary science building (expected to open in 2028) will further expand our teaching and research spaces. The department strives to create an atmosphere of collegiality, inclusion, and the promotion of excellence. Additional information about our Department can be found online at https://inside.montclair.edu/colleges-schools-research/math-science/physics-and-astronomy-department

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

The College of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University empowers the next generation of STEM leaders through rigorous academics, hands-on discovery, and inclusive excellence. Our mission is grounded in a student-centered philosophy that values the dedication of our faculty, the curiosity of our students, and a shared commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. With modern facilities and cutting-edge technology, we offer distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs across the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy and the School of Computing. Through a research-driven curriculum, community-engaged learning, and real-world problem-solving experiences, CSAM equips students with durable skill sets to meet the demands of an evolving world. By cultivating strong partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, the College drives economic growth, advances environmental sustainability, and strengthens the STEM workforce across New Jersey and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• A PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Optical, Nuclear), Physics, Applied Physics, or closely related fields.
• A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and a competitive research agenda with clear potential for external funding and that can substantially involve undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching physics and engineering courses, which readily translates to the Montclair State student body.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to service.

PREFERRED:

• Prior experience in teaching, working in industry, or postdoctoral research.

STARTING DATE: August 27, 2027

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter that briefly summarizes your qualifications, explains your interest in joining our department, and discusses your vision for contributing to an engineering concentration at Montclair.
• Complete curriculum vitae.
• Research Statement (3 to 5 pages) highlighting your research accomplishments, current field of interest, planned future directions or aspirations, potential sources of external funding, and plans for involving undergraduate students.
• Teaching statement (2 to 4 pages) that addresses: (i) your overall approach to teaching; (ii) successful pedagogical strategies for a student population with diverse backgrounds and levels of preparation; and (iii) courses that you envision teaching at Montclair.
• Contact information for three to five references, including name, title, affiliation, email, and phone. The search committee will solicit references directly following an initial screening of applicants.

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Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Initial screening will begin shortly thereafter and be complete by the end of December. On-campus interviews are expected to take place in February 2027. The position is open until filled. Questions about this position can be directed to physics-search(at)montclair.edu.

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The Department of Physics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental physics with expertise in optics/quantum optics with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

Position
Optics and quantum optics encompass the study and application of light and its interactions with matter, ranging from classical optical phenomena to effects that require a quantum-mechanical description. Research in these broadly defined fields may include the generation, manipulation, propagation, detection, and characterization of light; light–matter interactions; lasers and photonics; spectroscopy and imaging; nonlinear and ultrafast optics; optical materials and devices; and quantum phenomena involving photons, atoms, molecules, or solid-state systems. Work may span fundamental investigations of the physical properties of light and matter through the development of new experimental techniques, optical technologies, sensors, communication and information-processing methods, and other applications enabled by classical or quantum optical phenomena.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, research groups, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. This person will also be responsible for producing research outputs commensurate with the requirements for tenure, in particular involving undergraduate and master’s students. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the life and development of the department, and participate in broader university and disciplinary communities.

This position includes a competitive salary package, startup research funds and laboratory space.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, with expertise in experimental research.
• Research expertise in optics, quantum optics, or a related field.
• demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching
• a strong record of scholarly accomplishments
• ability to establish a self-supporting, active experimental research program that will produce peer-reviewed publications and substantially include student co-authors
• ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service
• demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
• demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the above minimum requirements, candidates should highlight evidence of their potential to excel in the department’s three key areas of teaching, research, and service/outreach. Possible examples of potential include:

Evidence of potential in teaching may include (but is not limited to):

Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level, including TA experience. Familiarity with current, research-based physics pedagogies. Experience implementing innovative teaching practices.

Evidence of potential in research may include (but is not limited to):

Postdoctoral experience, or other professional research experience, in a physics-related discipline with evidence of positive outcomes. Experience working with undergraduate students in a research environment. Strong record of research accomplishments resulting in peer-reviewed research outputs. Receipt of sponsored fellowships or other external funds.

Evidence of potential in service may include (but is not limited to):

Record of academic mentorship or other peer mentoring. Professional outreach activities. Active participation in professional societies.

Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 562328, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications.
• A complete curriculum vitae, which must include all evidence of academic activity the candidate wishes to receive consideration.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for review).
• A maximum 3 page description that addresses the following: your teaching philosophies; how you will structure your courses; specific teaching interests; and knowledge of student-centered learning approaches.
• A maximum 5 page description including all the following: research plans and general goals; plans to obtain independent support for research activities; plans for the involvement of undergraduate and masters students; and estimated start-up needs.
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words):
• Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It’s a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant’s perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
• Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
• Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.

A list of three references with relevant contact information:
Semi-Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.
Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly articles, portfolio, etc.).

Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Leigh Hargreaves (Search Committee Chair) at physicssearch(at)fullerton.edu.

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.

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Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, home to a collaborative, student-focused Department of Chemistry and Physics, is searching for a Department Head to serve beginning in Spring or Summer 2027. The head is primarily responsible for advancing the culture of academic excellence and serves as a driving force behind programs, efforts, and initiatives that further the department's strategic goals. Application deadline: November 9, 2026.

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The Physical Sciences Department at the University of Washington Bothell is pleased to invite applications for a tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Physics. The successful candidate will be expected to provide active and engaged teaching across the undergraduate physics curriculum and to lead a research program that engages undergraduate students in experimental or applied physics. The priority application deadline is November 1.

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an open rank tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor, tenure-track associate professor, or tenured professor level. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, theoretical gravity, including quantum and semiclassical gravity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, relativistic quantum information, numerical relativity, time domain and multimessenger astrophysics, computational high energy astrophysics, nuclear astrophysics, and relativistic plasma astrophysics. 

The appointment will be made at the rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, achievements, and the duties of the position. Candidates at all three ranks are encouraged to apply.

The Department consists of faculty working in a broad range of disciplines, including theoretical and observational astrophysics, astroparticle and multimessenger astrophysics, neutrino physics, atomic, molecular, and optical physics, quantum information science, theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, materials science, theoretical and experimental high energy physics and nuclear physics, theoretical general relativity and quantum gravity, experimental gravitational wave detection, and medical physics.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of LSU’s premier research departments with 52 faculty members, 19 postdoctoral researchers, 123 graduate students, and 18 staff. Grants and contracts support totals more than $8.5 million per year. Major research facilities available to faculty include a 1.5 GeV synchrotron light source at LSU’s Louisiana Light Source, the NSF’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) located in Livingston Parish less than 30 minutes from LSU, and the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), an interdisciplinary research center with excellent supercomputing facilities. See https://www.lsu.edu/physics/ for complete information.

LSU, located in Baton Rouge about 70 miles from New Orleans, is the flagship institution of the Louisiana State University System. It is a Research I university with an enrollment of 37,825 students, including 4,704 at the graduate level. For more information, visit the http://www.lsu.edu.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to establish or strengthen an independent research program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate student research, and participate in appropriate departmental and professional service. The candidate will be expected to develop collaborations within the Department and across related units at LSU.

Required Qualifications: (All levels) PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field.

(Assistant professor) Candidates who have completed all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation will be considered, provided the degree is conferred by the employment start date; and clearly demonstrate potential for excellence in research, teaching, and other scholarly activity.

(Associate professor) Minimum of three years as an assistant professor or equivalent experience and have a sustained record of scholarly productivity, evidence of research and teaching excellence, experience in student mentoring, and professional recognition.

(Professor) Minimum of five years of experience as an associate professor or equivalent experience and have a distinguished and sustained record of research, teaching, mentoring, leadership, and professional service, together with national and/or international recognition appropriate to the field.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:
All candidates must provide a record appropriate to their career stage of research excellence or clear potential for research excellence, as evidenced by peer reviewed publications or comparable scholarly contributions, and a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in physics and astronomy.
Attach ALL documents under the Resume/CV section of the application. Applicants must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and accomplishments, research plan, teaching philosophy, statement of broader impacts, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Jorge Pulin at pullin(at)lsu.edu.
The anticipated hire date is Fall 2027. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. The committee will start reviewing applications on October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:
September 28, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 24, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR(at)lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

We invite applications for a 5-year position as Operation Director for the SCIENCE Makerspace at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. The Faculty of Science is committed to sustainably continuing the Makerspace activities at the end of the 5-year period, providing the possibility for extending the position long-term.

About the SCIENCE Makerspace

We are establishing a top-tier Makerspace at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, spearheaded by the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), and the Department of Science Education (IND). The SCIENCE Makerspace vision is built upon a foundation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and aims to create an inclusive learning environment that bridges disciplines, supports different ways of learning, and attracts students with diverse backgrounds and interests. Everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge of makerspaces, machines, or materials is required.

The SCIENCE Makerspace will be established as a 600 sqm facility centrally located at Nørre Campus, with a budget of 42 million DKK over 5 years supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The Makerspace is expected to host 1-3 university courses per academic quarter, independent projects for BSc/MSc/PhD students, and be a venue for extracurricular workshops and ‘blue sky’ ideas from faculty and students. The Makerspace will also facilitate the integration between traditional and non-traditional forms of knowledge production within an Expert-in-residence program.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen is one of Scandinavia’s largest science faculties, with over 4,000 staff, ~9,000 students, and an annual turnover exceeding DKK 3 billion, located in the heart of Copenhagen. SCIENCE hosts 12 departments spanning a breadth of disciplines from molecular biology and chemistry to mathematics, computer science, and geoscience, united by a commitment to curiosity-driven, high-impact research.

Description of the position

We offer a unique opportunity for you to become the Operation Director of the ‘yet-to-be-build’ 600 sqm SCIENCE Makerspace centrally placed at the Northen Campus in Copenhagen. The SCIENCE Makerspace vision is to design, build and run an inclusive and innovative learning space that bridges disciplines, allows for multi-modal learning activities, and attracts a diversified and balanced cohort of students from different educational programs (BSc, MSc, PhD) across the 12 Departments.

The Operations Director will direct the SCIENCE Makerspace and be the manager for the Makerspace team. The Operation Director is responsible for ensuring that principles for DEIB are mainstreamed in all decisions in the Makerspace.

You will be part of the core decision-making on how to organize, establish, and run the ‘one-of-a-kind’ Makerspace. You will collaborate with committed faculty from DIKU, NBI, and IND in the establishing phases, and with the Deanery for Education for long-term engagement across the departments in making the Makerspace vision a reality.

You will be part of hiring the team who will run the makerspace together with you including Technical Lab Manager, Lab Technician, and a group of student mentors.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of creating something new, in the largest university in Denmark, which fundamentally will change how we organize teaching and learning at the SCIENCE departments.

You will need four core competences to succeed in the position:

1. You will need skills and expertise which allow you to strategize and develop ideas which will foster success for the SCIENCE Makerspace vision. This includes the work of identifying and understanding upcoming challenges for e.g. DEIB [DK3] (organizationally, socially, technically, and spatially) and finding solutions, while pro-actively execute required actions. Further, the Operation director must be able to function within an ‘entrepreneurial atmosphere’ where everything is not settled yet.
2. You will need leadership and management competences which will allow you to lead a mixed Makerspace team of both highly skilled lab manager and lab technicians whose work requires levels of trust and autonomy, as well as student mentors who need clear instructions and guidance.
3. You will need to navigate and understand the organizational and social structures of academia and university life, this includes considering the intrinsic motivation of researchers/teachers and PhD students, and how they might differ for MSc/BSc students. Such competence can arrive from your own experience during your education and does not require that you have worked in a university setting previously.
4. You need interest in ‘making’ and Makerspaces. Furthermore, it is important that you consider consulting relevant experts about their views and perspectives, which will allow you to take qualitatively and well-founded decisions about our joint Makerspace.

You will not be a one-person army, instead you will have three main groups with different types of competences and experiences you can draw on in the position, including the Makerspace team, an experienced team of administrative management colleagues, and the Faculty of SCIENCE teaching committee.

To read more about the vision, plans, and background for the SCIENCE Makerspace, please visit ucphmakerspace.dk

Qualifications

You are pro-active, find solutions where others see barriers, and are excited about being a core part of establishing, building, and running the brand-new SCIENCE Makerspace at University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

You have a relevant higher education or experience from similar positions.

You care for students and want to make it possible for all students at SCIENCE to experience learning activities where ‘making’ plays a role, e.g. as part of courses, project work, tech workshops, and extracurricular activities.

You are committed to the agenda of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), know about Universal Design, and strongly believe that all activities and decisions in the pioneer SCIENCE Makerspace must take into account the multiple, intersecting dimensions of groups including, but not limited to genders, internationality, neurodiversity, socioeconomic backgrounds, and physical feasibility.

Our ideal candidate can be described as:

• Have management experience – potentially from a university or a politically governed organization.
• Demonstrates a high degree of trust under responsibility towards our employees, who are self-driven and accountable. As a manager, you help set the overall direction, contribute to daily well-being and cohesion, and support the development of individual employees and the team, while maintaining an overview of strategic initiatives in collaboration with your staff.
• Has an understanding of others’ work situations, you are able to develop strong collaborative relationships across employees with different educational and professional backgrounds.
• You have personal or professional making experience, pedagogical expertise and DEIB expertise
• You are structured, service-minded, approachable, and able to build commitment to strategic decisions.
• You thrive in a diverse environment with a wide variety of tasks.
• You have collaboration skills and the ability to build networks across professional groups, including across the organization
• You have strong communication skills in English (oral and written) and is ready to learn Danish.

Living in Copenhagen

The university is situated in Copenhagen, which is consistently rated among the world’s top 10 most livable cities. Located in Denmark, ranked in the top three happiest countries globally, Copenhagen boasts a vibrant culture, rich in music, theater, and community organizations. Life for families is made easier via a publicly supported daycare and healthcare system, dual-career opportunities, maternity/parental leave, and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark. Useful information is also available at the university’s International Staff Mobility (ISM) office, which offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment

The Operation Director reports to the Head of Administration, Department of Computer Science, Camilla Lillholm. You will be employed as a senior consultant with managerial responsibility in accordance with the collective agreement for academics in the state sector. There is an opportunity to negotiate additional allowances based on qualifications.

Note that Denmark protects the economic, social, and physical well-being of its workers, which includes robust health care, childcare, elder care, and other generous benefits. Thus, direct salary comparisons across nations are typically not meaningful.

Further information

For dedicated information on the new Makerspace, go here: ucphmakerspace.dk

You are welcome to contact Head of Administration, Department of Computer Science, Camilla Lillholm (camillaj@di.ku.dk), or the Academic Director Professor Pernille Bjørn (pernille.bjorn@di.ku.dk) if you have any inquiries about the position.

Filing of application

As part of the application for the position, please write and submit a 1-page appendix labeled “Core Competences – NAME” in English, where you answer the below questions (one paragraph for each question), considering the description of the position as well as the SCIENCE Makerspace vision, which you can read more about at ucphmakerspace.dk.
You are not allowed to use AI when writing the appendix. The questions are:

1. What is your approach for leadership and management of the SCIENCE Makerspace
2. What makes you excited about the SCIENCE Makerspace?
3. What do you expect will be the most challenging part of making the SCIENCE Makerspace vision a reality?

Please submit your application, including appendix, CV and relevant documentation, electronically via the Job Portal (click the link “APPLY FOR THE POSITION” at the bottom of the advertisement), so that it reaches us no later than 14 November 2026. We expect to hold interviews on 27 November 2026 and 4 December 2026.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Appointments will be based solely on qualifications.

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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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The Department of Physics at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the fields of Transient Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, and/or Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2027. Applications start November 15, 2026 - open until filled.

The Department of Physics is a diverse, research-intensive unit that provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs and fosters a collegial and collaborative environment. The Department has strong research efforts in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, particle and nuclear physics including particle astrophysics, and quantum science. Members of the Department benefit from the services of effective and dedicated staff.

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in astrophysics or a related field. Postdoctoral or equivalent experience is desirable. Candidates must further demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Excellence in research is evidenced by peer reviewed publications/contributions of high impact, strong endorsements by referees of international standing and the quality of the research statement submitted as part of the application. Excellence in teaching is demonstrated by the quality of communications skills, statements on teaching and equity, diversity and inclusiveness submitted as part of the application, recommendation letters and, for short-listed applicants, the quality of a colloquium delivered during the on-site interview.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an independent and externally funded research program of international scope in an area of Transient Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, and/or Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. This program will complement and strengthen existing research activities within the Department. The Department offers a vibrant research environment with strong connections to major Canadian and international facilities and collaborations, including CHIME, CHORD, HERA, HIRAX, SKA, SNOLAB, the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, and others. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to become a member of the Trottier Space Institute. The candidate’s research can be focused on observations, modelling, simulations, theory, and/or instrumentation. The successful candidate will also teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, share in the administrative responsibilities of the department and university, play an active role in the advising and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and will contribute to the collaborative, collegial and inclusive atmosphere of the department.

Salary will be negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a complete application package consisting of: • a cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements • a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications • a statement of research interests (up to 3 pages) including a discussion of previous contributions and future plans • a concise statement of teaching philosophy and interests (up to 2 pages) • a statement regarding equity, diversity, and inclusiveness • Names and contact information of at least 3 referees who will be asked to provide confidential reference letters shortly after the initial application submission.

Materials must be submitted through the Workday platform – link available at our website at www.physics.mcgill.ca . Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026; applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Applicants do not need to be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, or to hold a current Canadian work permit, in order to apply for this position. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based. Where required, McGill will support the successful candidate through the applicable immigration and work-authorization processes.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Inquiries about the position are welcome and may be addressed to the Chair of the Physics Department, Professor Kenneth Ragan (ragan(at)physics.mcgill.ca).

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