Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Description

The Stavropoulos Center for Complex Quantum Matter at the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental condensed matter physics. Applications from exceptional applicants at the associate or full professor rank will also be considered. The condensed matter group at Notre Dame consists of 10 experimental and 7 theoretical faculty members, specializing in hard condensed matter, quantum materials, complex networks, and biological physics.

The applicant should complement the current activities of the newly established Stavropoulos Center for Complex Quantum Matter profile (https://quantummatter.nd.edu/), led by László Forró, the Aurora and Thomas Marquez Chair Professor of Physics. The Center's mission is to synthesize materials of interest for novel technologies and to study them with cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. While the current experimental needs are for the expertise of a colleague working within the broad area of out-of-equilibrium studies, spectroscopic studies and structural investigation of quantum matter, or high-pressure study of novel materials, exceptional candidates from all experimental subfields of condensed matter are encouraged to apply.

We seek faculty members committed to developing and sustaining an environment of inclusive 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. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree. Salary and rank will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience and research accomplishments. Position duties include research, teaching and service. The expected start date is August 2026.

The Department of Physics at Notre Dame has 47 tenured and tenure-track faculty; another 29 research, teaching, and concurrent faculty, as well as professors of the practice; more than 130 graduate students; and about 110 undergraduate physics majors. Additional information about the department and the College of Science can be found at http://physics.nd.edu and http://science.nd.edu respectively.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, detailed research plans, and a statement of teaching and mentoring.

Research statement: Should describe the candidate’s research program, including background information such as overall scientific goals and accomplishments to date and the specific research questions and plans to be pursued at Notre Dame. The statement will be read by both specialists in the candidate's research area and the departmental Committee on Appointments, which includes all tenured and tenure-track faculty members. The research statement should not exceed 5 pages.

Teaching and mentoring statement: Should outline the candidate’s past teaching and mentoring experience as well as future plans and interests, including any demonstrated efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in physics and astronomy. The teaching and mentoring statement should not exceed 3 pages. 

Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans o