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Open Rank Faculty in Physics Employer University of Virginia Location Charlottesville, Virginia, US Salary DOE Posted Oct 12, 2026 Posting live until Dec 11, 2026 Discipline Atomic & molecular science , Condensed matter , Quantum science & technology Job type

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faculty googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1617701074467-0'); }); Send Save You need to sign in or create an account to save Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Open Rank Faculty in Physics Description The University of Virginia Physics Department invites applications for an open rank Professor position in Experimental Quantum Technologies, encompassing Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics and Condensed Matter (CM) Physics. The appointment will begin on August 10, 2027. The successful candidate is expected to establish an outstanding experimental research program that adds significantly to the University of Virginia's existing strengths and directions in quantum photonics, quantum information, and quantum materials. The successful candidate is also expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is one course per semester. Duties also include advising and mentoring, as well as service to the department, school, University and the profession. Qualifications We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a related field and post doctoral experience, a research record appropriate for the considered hiring rank, a strong publication record, and an innovative research program. Candidates should demonstrate an aptitude for teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application Instructions Review of applications will start on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. We will only consider complete applications. To apply for this position, please click on (Interfolio) and submit the following: 1. Cover letter that includes a summary of research plans, teaching interests and experience, and how your skills and experience could advance the University's ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world. 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Research statement that describes your vision for your research program at the university (maximum 3 pages) 4. Statement on teaching and mentoring experience, philosophy and goals (maximum 2 pages) 5. Contact information for three references The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position, please contacxt Olivier Pfister, Search Chair, at op6n@virginia.edu . To apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/192566 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-26f849930ebd42629d2e4b2363e003f9 googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1617701064024-0'); }); Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for job alerts Get new jobs for this search by email Email jobs Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) More searches like this Atomic & molecular science

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