Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Physics and Engineering Physics

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Oct 25, 2021
Description:

Assistant Professor in Theoretical or Computational Physics at Tulane

Tulane University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in theoretical or computational physics in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics. We welcome applications from outstanding candidates in all areas of theoretical and computational physics, but will give priority to candidates who will complement and enhance current research areas of the department which include energy materials, biological materials, quantum materials and devices, photonic materials and devices, polymer  physics, computational materials, quantum information and quantum computing, quantum chaos, nonlinear optics, optical spectroscopy, nanofabrication/nanotechnology, and nuclear physics. The department offers undergraduate degree programs in Physics and Engineering Physics; a masters program in Materials Science & Engineering; and Ph.D. programs in Physics and Materials Physics & Engineering. More information can be found at: sse.tulane.edu/pep. Tulane University is committed to diversity - women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to interdisciplinary research and teaching with other faculty in our School of Science and Engineering, as well as the School of Medicine and the other Schools at Tulane.

Applicants must possess a doctorate in physics or a closely related field, postdoctoral or comparable experience, demonstrated excellence in research, and a commitment to teaching. The position will include a competitive salary and startup package.

 

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a doctorate in physics or a closely related field, postdoctoral or comparable experience, demonstrated excellence in research, and a commitment to teaching.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.  Applications submitted on or before January 16, 2022 will receive full consideration. Tulane is committed to providing a family friendly workplace. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Lev Kaplan at lkaplan@tulane.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.