ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN QUANTUM SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
University of South Florida
Application
Details
Posted: 12-Sep-24
Location: Tampa, Florida
Salary: Negotiable
Categories:
Physics: Materials
Physics: Quantum
Sector:
Academic
Work Function:
Faculty 4-Year College/University
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: Opening ID 37844
The Department of Physics at the University of South Florida (AAU institution), Tampa, is seeking to fill a 9-month, full-time, tenure-earning position at the Assistant Professor level in experiment or theory in quantum materials, quantum sensors, photonics, quantum computing, and related fields. All areas that encompass new applications in healthcare, environmental sensing, secure communications, and information science are included. Applicants must have a doctorate in Physics or a closely related field, relevant postdoctoral experience, strong record of publications, and demonstrate potential for attracting extramural funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The starting date is August 7, 2025. To apply, please visit http://employment.usf.edu (opening ID 37844), and attach a cover letter, curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), and a research plan (2-3 pages). In addition, applicants should have three letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Lilia Woods, Chair, Search Committee at physearch@usf.edu . Learn more about the university at www.usf.edu.
USF is an AAU institution with high-impact global research, dedicated to student and community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF is situated in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Together, our campuses serve more than 50,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist and professional degrees. Across our 13 colleges, undergraduates choose from more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations, from business and engineering to the arts and USF Health. U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023 USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private.
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