Oregon State University-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Corvallis, OR
Educational Services

The Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure/tenure-track faculty position. The Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in condensed matter theory. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, but Associate or Full professor level appointments may be made for exceptional applicants. Candidates from all subfields of condensed matter theory, including those that utilize machine learning and AI in their research, are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to applicants that have strong interest in collaborating with experimentalists in condensed matter physics or materials science. OSU is a public R1 research university and the largest university in the state of Oregon, with an enrollment of nearly 38,000 students and sponsored-project research expenditures of over 420 million dollars in 2024. The incumbent will engage in theoretical and/or computational work that expands or complements current materials research areas including advanced optical spectroscopy, nanoelectronics, and device physics of 2D materials, metal oxides, and organic solids. The primary responsibilities of this position are to establish and sustain an independent research program through external funding; publish original research in peer-reviewed journals; teach and mentor graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdocs; and provide institutional and professional service.

  • Establish and sustain an independent research program through external funding.
  • Publish original research in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and possibly postdocs.
  • Provide institutional and professional service.
  • Teach regular credit courses as assigned, including classroom preparation, lecture presentations, course assessment, TA supervision, timely grading of homework and exams, and holding regular office hours.
  • Supervise seminars and direct undergraduate senior theses.
  • Pursue scholarly activities through research in the field of Condensed Matter Theory.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.
  • Obtain grant and contract support for research.
  • Serve in department, college, and university level committees and programs.
  • PhD in Physics or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarly activities through refereed publications and conference presentations relevant to theoretical/computational condensed matter or materials physics.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Strong interest in collaborating with experimentalists in condensed matter physics or materials science.
  • Relevant postdoctoral experience in the field of condensed matter physics or materials science.
  • Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.
  • Research focus that is complementary to the existing research strengths of the department.
  • Successful mentoring of graduate and/or undergraduate students.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life insurance with OSU paying 95% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • Generous paid leave package including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for employees and qualifying dependents at OSU and other Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources and flexible work arrangements.
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