Assistant Professor-Tenure System East Lansing, Michigan, United States Physics-Astronomy 10032666 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Tenure System Faculty Union/Non-Union: Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Sep 10 2026 Closing at: Sep 10 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Natural Science 1164944 Position Summary The Department of
Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor holding an endowed Cowen Chair Professorship. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to lead an independent and world-class research program in the broad field of Condensed Matter Experiment. Topics of interest, listed in no specific order, include topological and
quantum materials, quantum dynamics and coherent control, solid-state-based quantum information, non-equilibrium many-body physics, as well as optical and electronic properties of materials. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related area and are expected to build and maintain a sustainable research program that will complement and strengthen the existing experimental and theoretical efforts at MSU,
make significant scholarly contributions, be effective as teachers and mentors, and engage in institutional and professional service. Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Physics or a closely related area. Minimum Requirements Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related area and are expected to build and maintain a sustainable research program in experimental condensed matter
physics that will complement and strengthen the existing experimental and theoretical efforts at MSU, make significant scholarly contributions, be effective as teachers and mentors, and engage in institutional and professional service. Required Application Materials This position is listed on the MSU Applicant Page (https://jobs.msu.edu), posting 1164944. Applications should be uploaded to MSU’s online job
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