Assistant Professor - Department of Physics and Astronomy

Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University seeks candidates for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in experimental biophysics starting August 2025. The successful applicant will develop a research program at the frontier of biological physics/biophysics relevant to health-related sciences, contribute to developing the Medical Biophysics M.S. and Ph.D. program, and complement and extend existing research strengths.

The successful applicant will join a thriving Physics department with internationally-recognized, cutting-edge programs in experimental, computational, and theoretical biological physics, single molecule biophysics, advanced materials, condensed matter theory, astrophysics, atmospheric and space physics, experimental and theoretical quantum physics.

About the Department:

Clemson offers a rich environment of synergistic resources including: the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center, The Center for Human Genetics, the Advance Materials Innovation Complex, the South Carolina Translational Research Improving Musculoskeletal Health (SC-TRIMH), the Palmetto Computing Center, the Clemson Light Imaging facility, the Electron Microscopy facility, the AIRISE Institute and the Watt AI program. Clemson received a $20 M NSF investment to change health care using AI and Biomedical research is a fundamental pillar of the strategic plan of Clemson University, which is committed to building an AAU-aligned faculty to address societal needs, creating world class research infrastructure, and leveraging Innovation Campuses and partnerships.

For more information about the Physics & Astronomy department programs, please visit the website: https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/physics/index.html

For more information about Clemson, please visit the website: http://www.clemson.edu/.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants should have a PhD in Physics, or closely related field and a record of substantive research. Previous mentoring experience is welcome.  

The new hire will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program and teach physics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 15, 2024. Review will continue until the position is filled. The following items should be sent as a single PDF document via Interfolio at:

http://apply.interfolio.com/147832

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Publication list

3) Research plan including statements of research interests and accomplishments and possible funding sources

4) Statement of teaching philosophy

Three confidential letters of recommendation are also requested to complete the application materials. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Laura Finzi at lfinzi@clemson.edu. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.