Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: A reasonable range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 or later Position duration: Tenure track Application Window Open date: September 16, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. The Department is
seeking individuals working in quantum science, with an emphasis in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. The University of California, Santa Barbara invites pioneering researchers to join its growing quantum research community as part of the Quantum Hiring Initiative. Building on a rich history of scientific breakthroughs - highlighted by the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics - this initiative brings together
faculty across disciplines to advance the full spectrum of quantum science, from synthetic materials and superconducting qubits to quantum topology. Candidates will join a supportive, interdisciplinary ecosystem backed by premier facilities, including the NSF Quantum Foundry, the Eddleman Quantum Institute, and the Nanofabrication Facility, alongside strong connections to industry and national quantum initiatives. To
learn more about our existing faculty and research strengths, visit UCSB Quantum: Driving the Future of Quantum Science. For details and to apply for these individual recruitments, please visit: Quantum Faculty Positions in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics | UCSB. Information about the Department and its research activities may be found at Home | Department of Physics | UC Santa Barbara. Experimentalists in the
Department benefit from close connections with programs across campus, including at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and the California NanoSystems Institute. Responsibilities of faculty members generally include the development of an actively funded research program of high quality, teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, mentorship of undergraduate students, recruitment, supervision, and
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