Assistant Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
About the role
The Department of Physics at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, with a start date in Fall 2027. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. NMSU is a Carnegie R1 research university located in Las Cruces, a vibrant city in southern New Mexico known for its outstanding climate, affordable cost of living, rich cultural diversity, outdoor recreation opportunities, and proximity to major national laboratories and research facilities. The appointment is full‑time (1.0 FTE), exempt status, based in the Arts and Sciences College, Department of Physics (331500‑PHYSICS).
Responsibilities
- Join a growing experimental condensed matter and quantum materials effort with access to modern thin‑film synthesis, optical characterization, and low‑temperature measurement infrastructure.
- Utilize existing facilities including Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS), four‑circle X‑ray diffraction (XRD), low‑temperature spectroscopic ellipsometry and infrared ellipsometry, pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and laser‑assisted molecular beam epitaxy (laser‑MBE), single‑crystal growth facilities, high‑pressure measurements in a diamond anvil cell, and other on‑campus shared facilities.
- Engage in collaborative opportunities with national laboratories such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
- Pursue research in areas including semiconductor quantum physics, novel forms of magnetism