Employment Opportunities

Geometry and Topology in Physics

The Physics Department, the James Franck Institute (JFI), and the Enrico Fermi Institute (EFI) at the University of Chicago invite applications for faculty positions at the tenured rank of Associate Professor in an area broadly defined as Geometry and Topology in Physics and encompassing areas of condensed matter physics emphasizing topological aspects of quantum physics in new materials and quantum computation as well as aspects of general relativity and string theory, particularly gauge/gravity dualities and their applications. It is our hope that vibrant activity in this area will serve as a focal point of activities in both JFI and EFI, forming an intellectual bridge between the Institutes. To achieve this level of activity we aim to hire one or two faculty members in the next two years in addition to appointments that have already been made. We expect the first appointments will start in the Fall of 2013. We encourage applications from candidates with an outstanding record of research in the above areas.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields and be several years beyond the Ph.D. Candidates are expected to have established an outstanding independent research program and will be expected to contribute to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.

Applicants must apply online at The University of Chicago academic jobs website at http://tinyurl.com/cn25q98 and upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief research statement. The cover letter should be addressed to: Geometry and Topology in Physics Search Committee, Physics Department, The University of Chicago. In addition, three reference letters will be required. Reference letter submission information will be provided during the application process. Questions regarding the application process should be sent to Shadla Cycholl at scychol@uchicago.edu.

Review of completed applications will start in the Fall of 2012, and will continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and recommendation letters should be received no later than December 15, 2012.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. (#1503)

Experimental Gravitational Waves and Particle Astrophysics and Experimental Elementary Particle Physics

The Department of Physics and the Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago invite applications for faculty positions in the areas of (a) experimental gravitational wave physics and particle astrophysics; and (b) experimental elementary particle physics.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in physics or a related field prior to appointment and are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs while engaging in forefront research. Appointments are expected to start in or after the fall of 2013. Applicants must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and a brief research statement. In addition, three recommendation letters are required as part of the application process. If applying for a position at more than one rank, separate applications are required. Consideration of applications will begin in the fall of 2012.

(a) For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of experimental gravitational wave physics and particle astrophysics, please apply at:­­­­­­­­ http://tinyurl.com/bua5x63. To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/bvmb9cy.

(b) For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of experimental elementary particle physics, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/c7l96y9. To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/clfjd6b.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (#1380/1381)

Faculty Position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics

The search announced in December of 2011 is still ongoing.  Review of new applications will begin on January 15, 2013.

The Department of Physics and the James Franck Institute at the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-­‐track faculty position in all areas of condensed matter theory (CMT). We encourage applications from candidates with an outstanding record of research in hard or soft CMT. The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields, and is expected to establish an independent research program while effectively contributing to the Department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level; however, an Associate or Full Professor appointment is possible for exceptionally well-­‐qualified candidates. Applicants must apply online at The University of Chicago academic jobs website http://tinyurl.com/c2mof32 and upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief research statement. Applicants must also arrange for three recommendation letters to be sent to: CMT Search Committee, c/o Ms. Rosemary Garrison, The University of Chicago, The James Franck Institute, GCIS E145, 929 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637 or via email to rg-­garrison@uchicago.edu. Review of completed applications will begin on February 15, 2012. To ensure full consideration, applications and recommendation letters should be received no later than that date. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (#1108)