Assistant Professor of Physics Employer Oberlin College Location Oberlin, Ohio Salary Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits Posted Aug 24, 2026 Posting live until Oct 24, 2026 Discipline All areas of physics & engineering , Condensed matter , Materials science & nanotechnology , Uncategorised discipline Job type
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