Assistant Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics 503729 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Faculty 9-Month Faculty Full-Time Closing at: Dec 12 2026 - 23:55 MST Department Contact: Marisela Chavez, 575-646-3831, marisech@nmsu.edu Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Advertising Summary: The Department of Physics at New Mexico State University invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics beginning in Fall 2027.We seek outstanding candidates who will develop a vigorous externally funded research program and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.New Mexico State University 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. Position Details Position Title: Assistant Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics College/Division: Arts and Sciences College Department: 331500-PHYSICS Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate:
Commensurate with qualifications Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement: Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Physics at NMSU has active research programs in condensed matter physics and nuclear physics.The successful candidate will join a
growing experimental condensed matter and quantum materials effort with access to modern thin-film synthesis, optical characterization, and low-temperature measurement infrastructure.Existing facilities include:• 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• Other on campus shared facilitiesCollaborative opportunities exist with national laboratories including:• Los Alamos National Laboratory • Sandia National Laboratories • Air Force Research LabResearch Areas of InterestWe encourage applications from candidates working broadly in experimental
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