Assistant Professor of Physics

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Department of Physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics focusing on neuroscience and/or biophysics, to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of impactful research in quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial biophysics, or molecular biophysics. Potential for building productive collaborations with existing neuroscience/biophysics labs in the department and beyond is valued. Successful candidates will also be expected to have strong commitment to mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students and the service efforts of the university. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
• A demonstrated record of exceptional research in neuroscience and/or biophysics

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise that builds on existing strengths of the department’s neuroscience and biophysics labs: quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial and/or molecular biophysics
• Record of successful publication and funding in these areas
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, exceptional teaching and mentoring at the graduate level and undergraduate level
• Strong potential for collaborations with existing neuroscience and/or biophysics labs in the department and elsewhere

Responsibilities

• 40% Teaching
• 40% Research
• 20% Service

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees