Faculty Positions
Contact the co-chair Kathryn Hamilton or Kaden Hazzard to add here job positions relevant to the TAMOC community.
October 1, 2023: The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the general area of theory of time-resolved ultrafast dynamics and solid-state spectroscopy of materials with applications to quantum devices, broadly construed. The anticipated starting date for the position is August 15, 2024. An appointment at the assistant professor level is expected; exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for an associate professor tenure-track position.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, non-equilibrium driven dynamics of charges and spins, spatiotemporal control of materials properties in bulk and in nanostructures by short/strong light pulses, and ultrafast materials design with classical and quantum light. We are particularly interested in applicants who can synergistically bridge our current strengths in theoretical and experimental materials science, ultrafast AMO theory, quantum technology and computation, and who can also contribute to collaborative research with other Departments and Colleges on LSU campus.
The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong nationally competitive and externally funded research program, to mentor young scientists, to provide effective teaching of the physics curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels, provide service to the department, and mentor students at all levels.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of LSU’s premier research departments with 57 faculty members, 19 postdoctoral researchers, 120 graduate students, and 22 staff. It consists of faculty working in a broad range of disciplines, including AMO physics, quantum information science, condensed matter physics and materials science, astrophysics, space physics, neutrino physics, high energy and nuclear physics, theoretical general relativity, gravitational wave detection, and medical physics. Grant and contract support totals more than $8.5 million per year. Major research facilities available to faculty include the LSU High Performance Computing Center with excellent access to supercomputing resources and support, the interdisciplinary research Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), LSU’s Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD), and the NSF’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO). Seehttps://www.lsu.edu/physics/ for complete information. LSU is the flagship institution of the Louisiana State University System. It is a Research I University with an enrollment of 34,000 students, including 6,000 at the graduate level. For more information visit: http://www.lsu.edu. The Department of Physics and Astronomy strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds (see our statement of principles: https://www.lsu.edu/physics/about/phys_astro_diversity.php).
December 5, 2022: The Department of Physics (physics.ucf.edu) at the University of Central Florida invites applications for a tenure-track theoretician at the assistant professor level anticipated to begin in August 2023. We seek candidates whose experience and plans emphasize fundamental theoretical research in the field of attosecond science, with a focus on strong-field laser-matter interaction in systems such as atoms, molecules, solids, and high-energy-density systems, to complement the existing attosecond experimental and theoretical research thrusts in the department. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded, and creative research program and to have a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution and a substantial record of independent research. It is strongly preferred that the successful candidate have a record of original and relevant theoretical contributions for reproducing and interpreting strong-field laser-induced attosecond processes that involve light-light or light-matter energy transfer, such as high-harmonic generation, strong-field ionization, and/or high-field nonlinear optical responses in gases, condensed matter and plasma. .
The attosecond science thrust at the UCF Department of Physics comprises five experimental groups, led by Dr. Zenghu Chang, Dr. Michael Chini, Dr. Li Fang, Dr. Madhab Neupane, and Dr. Mihai Vaida, and one theoretical group, led by Dr. Luca Argenti. These groups actively collaborate with each other and with a dozen other groups in the US and abroad. The successful applicant will find a fertile and cooperative environment for their research and professional growth. The Department of Physics has 53 faculty, offers BS, BA, MS, and PhD degrees, and has modern, well-designed laboratories and facilities. Research-active faculty teach one course per semester. UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with 70,000 students. We offer support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for faculty at all career stages. Hiring and promotion are based solely on merit. UCF provides competitive startup funds.
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload: a cover letter, curriculum vita (CV), research statement, teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three (3) references. Questions regarding this search can be directed to Professor Luca Argenti, search committee chair, at luca.argenti@ucf.edu. Complete applications must be received by January 19, 2022.
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
November 18, 2022: The Department of Physics at Kansas State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant-professor position in either theoretical or experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics (AMOP), with a research focus on light-induced ultrafast processes in atoms or molecules. The successful candidate is expected to begin in August 2023 and to build and sustain a vigorous, internationally recognized research program that overlaps with and complements ongoing research in the J.R. Macdonald Laboratory (JRML). The successful candidate must present credentials that justify an appointment at the assistant-professor level, including a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in AMO physics or a related discipline, and should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students at all levels and to serving a diverse population.
JRML and the Department of Physics seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our land-grant mission to serve the diverse people of Kansas, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives. We particularly encourage candidates from under-represented groups including, but not limited to, women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
With a nearly 50-year history in AMOP, JRML is home to a large, active AMOP group investigating an array of forefront problems in AMO science. It is a collegial, collaborative group of 5 experimental and 4 theoretical faculty, 2 research faculty, 4 technical staff, and a host of postdocs and students. A significant part of the research is conducted in the shared facilities of JRML, which is primarily supported by the U. S. Department of Energy. These shared facilities include three state-of-the-art femtosecond lasers (soon to include a 100-kHz-class system), high-harmonic generation sources, a crossed ion- and laser-beam setup with coincidence imaging, and several COLTRIMS, VMI, and TOF charged-particle imaging spectrometers. Collaborations are frequent and strongly encouraged to take advantage of all the expertise available in the group. An increasing portion of the research is also conducted at large facilities such as LCLS, ALS, and the European XFEL. For a description of some of the research at JRML, see http://jrm.phys.ksu.edu/.
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We seek excellent scholars who reflect the diversity of the United States as well as the global society in which we live. We strongly encourage applications from people with historically marginalized identities, such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities. Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Please submit the following documents in a SINGLE pdf file: (1) Letter of Interest (2) Current Curriculum Vitae (3) Description of research plans (4) Statement of teaching experience, interests, philosophy, and proficiency (5) Statement on commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including past contributions or experiences in research, teaching, and/or service as well as any potential future contributions (6) Name and contact information for at least three professional references. (References will be asked to send recommendation letters through our electronic recruitment system.)
Inquiries about the position or the application should be directed to Brett Esry (esry@phys.ksu.edu), the chair of the search committee.
Screening begins December 9, 2022. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
November 8, 2022: The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Delaware seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the area of theoretical and computational spectroscopy of atoms, molecules, and their clusters. A PhD degree in physics or a related discipline and postdoctoral experience are required. Candidates with demonstrated research background in developing new methods and algorithms to describe spectral transitions from first principles as well as those developing large-scale computational approaches are especially invited to apply. Example areas of research include: development of algorithms to describe processes such as excitations of atomic and molecular clusters, attosecond and ultrafast nuclear dynamics in molecules, time-resolved and two-dimensional multiphoton pump-probe interrogation of matter, high-precision tests of laws of physics. Candidates are expected to have experience in interacting with experiments in the field, in particular in providing theoretical predictions critical for interpreting experiments. Spectroscopy is a longstanding specialty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, both theory and experiment, and candidates should strengthen or complement these activities on the theoretical side. The new faculty member will play a critical role in the interdisciplinary Quantum Science and Engineering graduate program and in collaborations with UD’s Chemistry and several engineering departments. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive start-up budget. In addition to pursuing an excellent research program (including publications, presentations, securing external funding, and collaborating with researchers at UD and elsewhere), the successful candidate will be expected to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of graduate and undergraduate students and to demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the educational, research, and academic service activities. UD International Students and Scholars Services will provide assistance to international scholars.
For full consideration applications should be submitted by October 31, 2022, but applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applicants should upload (1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a 3 to 5 page research proposal, (4) a one-page statement on their teaching experience, interests, and philosophy, and (5) a one-page statement on how their teaching, research and/or service can demonstrate a commitment to and advance diversity, equity and inclusion. All these documents and contact information for three references should be submitted to https://careers.udel.edu/en-us/job/499267/tenure-track-assistant-professor-department-of-physics-and-astronomy (the reference contacts will receive an automated request to upload the letters). This link contains also a more detailed version of the announcement with additional information on this position. Reference letters must be uploaded before the application can be reviewed. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022. For additional information, please contact dpa-facultysearches@udel.edu. Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
July 18, 2022: At the Institute for Theoretical Physics of the Faculty of Physics at TU Wien the position of a University Professor (m_f) in the field of Theory of Light Matter Interaction with permanent full-time contractual employment is to be filled as of 09/2023. This professorship is part of the current development plan of TU Wien with allocation to the research areas “Materials and Matter", "Quantum Physics and Quantum Technologies” and "Computational Science and Engineering". We are looking for an internationally leading scientist working on the theory of light-matter interaction. Possible topics of research may include (but are not restricted to) the physics of laser-atom or laser-surface interaction, strong-field laser physics, ultra-short laser pulses, wave-front shaping and sculpted light, photonic nano-structures, nano-plasmonics, hybrid light-matter quantum systems and quantum aspects of light-matter interaction. The applicant’s trend-setting scientific profile shall complement and expand on-going research activities in the above research areas at TU Wien. We expect the successful candidate to be an international leader in one or several of the areas outlined above with excellent embedding into the global research community, the proven ability to lead an independent research team, and a demonstrated ability to acquire third-party funding. Synergies with the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, the Special Research Networks (SFBs) and the doctoral schools are envisioned. We expect the applicant to be strongly motivated and well qualified to substantially contribute to the teaching (in English and in German) of the bachelor and master curricula of TU Wien and to participate in the academic management of the institute and faculty.