Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Materials

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2098P

Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Materials

Department Franklin-Physics & Astronomy

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Physics and Astronomy. which currently has 23 faculty members, 10 of whom work in the area of nanoscience and condensed matter physics, values interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships with national laboratories. The University of Georgia is a member of the Battelle Savannah River Alliance managing and operating the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). Faculty have the opportunity to build collaborations with SRNL research staff as well as leverage co-located facilities, such as the DOE Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative featuring cutting-edge materials modeling and simulations.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, academic innovation, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

College/Unit/Department website https://www.physast.uga.edu/

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 09/30/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should submit a cover letter with a brief summary of their scientific background, strengths, plan, and teaching experience; a complete curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests (3 pages maximum); a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy and interests (2 pages maximum); and contact information for at least three references. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Yohannes Abate (Yohannes.Abate@uga.edu).

All completed applications received by November 22, 2024, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank Open Rank

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline.

Position Summary

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in quantum materials simulation/theory with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a broad approach to and interest in strongly correlated electron systems, non-equilibrium physics, and quantum information science. The ideal candidate will complement the research interests of current faculty and will be able and eager to collaborate with our experimental, theoretical, and simulational quantum materials and nano-optics groups focused on strongly correlated systems and van der Waals materials, as well as more generally interface with our NSF-funded Quantum Networks Training and Research Alliance in the Southeast (QuaNTRASE) training program. However, outstanding candidates in all fields of computational/simulational/theoretical condensed matter physics, materials physics, and quantum information science will be considered. This position opens at the assistant professor level; in exceptional cases, appointments at the associate professor level will be considered.

The new hire will be expected to develop a nationally recognized and externally funded research program, engage in high-quality mentoring and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to an environment of inclusive excellence, and participate in departmental and professional service.

Additional Requirements

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline with at least one year of postdoctoral experience.

Please see the requirements for Assistant and Associate Professors in the Unit Criteria for Promotion and Tenure for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents