Tenure-track Faculty in Theorectical Condensed Matter Physics

Tenure-track faculty position in theoretical condensed matter physics at the University of Notre Dame. The position is expected to be filled at the assistant professor level, but applications from exceptional researchers at associate professor and professor levels will also be considered. The expected start date is August 2027.

About the role

The Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks a faculty member committed to developing and sustaining an environment of excellence in research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to develop a highly successful research program, attract independent research funding, teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and engage with students from diverse backgrounds.

The condensed matter group at Notre Dame consists of 10 experimental and 7 theoretical faculty members, specializing in hard condensed matter, quantum materials, complex systems, and biological physics. The applicant should complement current activities of the Stavropoulos Center for Complex Quantum Matter, whose mission is to synthesize materials of interest for novel technologies and to study them with cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. While the emphasis is on computational condensed matter theory, quantum information, and tensor network, exceptional candidates from all subfields of theoretical condensed matter physics are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has 48 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 5 teaching faculty, and another 24 research and concurrent faculty, as well as professors of the practice; more than 120 graduate students; and ~100 undergraduate physics majors.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Conducting independent research in theoretical condensed matter physics
• Attracting independent research funding
• Service to the department and university

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Physics or a closely related field

Application requirements

• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Detailed research plans (statement should not exceed five pages and will be read by both specialists and the departmental Committee on Appointments)
• Statement of teaching and mentoring (should outline past teaching experience and not exceed three pages)
• At least three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled.