The Department of Physics (physics.ucf.edu) at the University of Central Florida invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track experimentalist at the assistant professor level anticipated to begin in August 2023. We seek candidates whose experience and plans emphasize fundamental experimental research in spintronics. Specific fields of interest include neuromorphic spintronics, high-frequency spintronic devices, spintronic integrated circuits, spintronic quantum computing, scalable spin-based devices, or similar fields. The successful candidate’s research is expected to leverage a recent major investment by UCF in cleanroom facilities for fabrication of state-of-the-art micro- and nano-scale devices. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded, and creative research program and have a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or in a closely related discipline from an accredited institution and a substantial record of independent research at the time of hire.

The Department of Physics has 53 faculty, offers BS, BA, MS, and PhD degrees, and has modern well-designed laboratories. Based on the current workload policy, research-active faculty teach one course per semester. UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 70,000 students. We offer support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages. Hiring and promotion are based solely on merit. UCF provides competitive startup funds.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vita (CV), research statement, teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three (3) references. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. The full position posting with application instructions is here: https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Assistant-Professor–Experimental-Spintronics_R103120

Questions regarding this search can be directed via email to Professor Robert Peale, search committee chair, at Robert.Peale@ucf.edu with the subject line: Spintronics Experimentalist Position. Applications should be submitted by February 2, 2023.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.