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Assistant Professor - Physics

UMass Boston  ·  Physics  ·  UMass Boston, MA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackPhysics

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Assistant Professor - Physics Apply now Job no: 528483 Position Type: Faculty Full Time Campus: UMass Boston Department: Physics Pay Grade: 03 Date opened: 23 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: The Department of Physics in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applicants for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor Position beginning September 1,

2026, to pursue a research program focusing on computational research in the fields of soft matter physics and biophysics. We will prioritize candidates whose research complements existing strengths in experimental soft condensed matter physics or biophysics research within the department. Candidates with expertise in computational physics, including machine learning, applied to study soft materials and biophysics,

and in collaborating with experimental groups are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant is expected to establish an externally funded research program, direct the research of students at the doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels, and interact effectively with colleagues within the Physics Department and across the College of Science and Mathematics. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree and

relevant postdoctoral research experience in physics or other relevant fields. A startup package will be provided to support the development of a robust research program. State-of-the-art research computing facilities, including several high-performance computing clusters on campus and the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC), are available to UMass Boston researchers. Partnerships and

collaborations with academic institutions and industry research laboratories in the Greater Boston area offer substantial opportunities for professional development. For more information on the department and college visit: https://www.umb.edu/science-mathematics/academics/physics/ https://www.umb.edu/academics/csm. Application instructions: Please submit (i) a cover letter detailing how your proposed work would

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