The University of Virginia Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics, broadly defined. The appointment will begin on August 2025. The successful candidate is expected to establish an outstanding research program that adds significantly to the department’s existing strengths in AMO physics, and to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is one course per semester.

The Department of Physics at UVA offers B.A, B.S, M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. It currently comprises 38 research and teaching faculty, and graduates roughly 50 undergraduates and 15 PhD students per year. Three current faculty have primary research programs in experimental AMO physics. AMO faculty and students work closely with colleagues in the departments of Chemistry and Astronomy and the School of Engineering, in addition to having strong collaborations with other theory and experimental groups within Physics. The newly renovated Jesse Beams Laboratory features state-of-the-art experimental facilities and capacious available laboratory space. For more information on the department, please visit our website at http://www.phys.virginia.edu.

The city of Charlottesville boasts a thriving intellectual community and cultural life, with easy access to recreational venues and convenient travel to Richmond, Washington D.C. and Research Triangle Park. The scenic Central Virginia countryside and vigorous economy make Charlottesville one of the most highly rated locations in the nation. For more information about UVA and the area, please see https://www.virginia.edu/life/Charlottesville.

Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or related field, postdoctoral experience, a strong record of publication, and an innovative research program. Candidates should demonstrate an aptitude and commitment to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will start on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. We will only consider complete applications.

To apply for this position please click on (Interfolio) and submit the following:

1. Cover letter that includes a summary of research plans, teaching interests and experience, and how your skills and experiences could advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement that describes your vision for your research program at the university (maximum 3 pages)
4. Statement on teaching and mentoring experience, philosophy and goals (maximum 2 pages)
5. Contact information for three references

For questions about the position, contact Cass Sackett, Search Committee Chair, at cas8m@virginia.edu.

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