The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) seeks applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in the area of experimental soft and/or living matter physics, broadly defined. Qualifications include: (1) Demonstrated ability and originality in research; (2) Capacity for teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and for mentoring/supporting a diverse student body; (3) Ability to direct graduate/undergraduate research; (4) PhD by the time of appointment, which is expected to be July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative research program that attracts external funding and creates synergy with Penn faculty, e.g., with member faculty in the Center for Soft and Living Matter and the Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter.

Applicants must apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/153219. Required application materials include the following: curriculum vitae (with a list of publications), a statement of research interests (max. 3 pages, excluding references), a statement of teaching interest (max. 2 pages, excluding references), and the names and contact information of three referees. The statements should include discussion of how research and teaching plans align with Penn’s commitment to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive physics community. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about this position, please contact Ms. Michelle Last (michlast@sas.upenn.edu).

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a close-knit community which carries out world-leading research and strives for excellence in teaching and mentoring. We are one department within the School of Arts & Sciences, which is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate Division, the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, and 28 academic departments. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration are supported by the breadth and depth of academic pursuits at Penn as well as the proximity of resources (centers, shared experimental facilities, computation, etc.) on our contiguous green urban campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We promote and encourage intellectual engagement, curiosity, and discovery among all students and faculty. Resources that support our student and faculty life include but are not limited to: the Offices of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Vice Provost for Research, PennGlobal, Wellness at Penn, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Penn Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, and Penn Human Resources.