Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the areas of experimental or theoretical condensed matter physics. Successful candidates will connect with existing Departmental research activity in the fields of solid-state quantum information processing, strongly correlated materials, biomaterials, mesoscopic devices and quantum transport, low-dimensional electronic systems, quantum many-body physics, and topological materials. Candidates must have a proven track record of innovation and high-impact research and are expected to build a vigorous, well-funded research program with international profile.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in the field of condensed matter physics
• Build a vigorous, well-funded research program
• Collaborate with existing Departmental research activity
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics
• Participate in departmental service activities

Requirements

• PhD in Physics or a related field
• Proven track record of innovation and high-impact research
• Ability to secure external funding
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Strong background in condensed matter physics
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: solid-state quantum information processing, strongly correlated materials, biomaterials, mesoscopic devices and quantum transport, low-dimensional electronic systems, quantum many-body physics, and topological materials

Skills

• Research and publication skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Effective teaching and mentoring abilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• TBD

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Not specified