Assistant Professor Tenure-Track (Computational Condensed Matter and Materials Physics - QISE Cluster Hire)

Louisiana State University•Goodwell, OK

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Cain Department of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University invite applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in computational condensed matter and materials physics, with a focus on quantum information science. The successful candidate will join the Condensed Matter and Materials Physics group and contribute to LSU’s expanding interdisciplinary quantum information science efforts across the College of Science and College of Engineering. Primary activities include research, teaching, and supervising undergraduate and graduate MS/PhD students. The candidate is expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded computational and/or theoretical research program addressing quantum materials, quantum many-body phenomena, or physics underlying quantum information processing. The role includes fostering collaborations within Physics and Astronomy, Chemical Engineering, and related LSU units; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics and Astronomy, with possible cross-disciplinary teaching in Chemical Engineering; providing departmental service; and mentoring students at all levels. The successful candidate will join a growing cohort of faculty spanning quantum device fabrication, materials, algorithms, and theory, with opportunities to build shared infrastructure, co-mentor students, and pursue joint proposals for center-scale funding. The position offers access to resources including the LSU High-Performance Computing Center, the Center for Computation and Technology, and a generous startup package, along with a collaborative research environment spanning theory and experiment. The candidate may collaborate with experimental condensed matter and materials physics colleagues to connect computational and theoretical work with materials synthesis, characterization, and device-scale realizations of quantum information platforms. The anticipated hire date is Fall 2027. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check, and official transcripts are required before hire.

Requirements

Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field; candidates who have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation may be considered if the degree is conferred by the employment start date.
Demonstrated research engagement in computational or theoretical condensed matter and materials physics relevant to quantum information science, such as quantum materials, quantum many-body theory, electronic structure methods, or quantum simulation/computation.
Demonstrated record of research excellence or clear potential for research excellence, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or comparable scholarly contributions.
Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and accomplishments, research plan, teaching philosophy, statement of broader impacts, and names and contact information for at least three references.

Responsibilities

Establish a vibrant, externally funded computational and/or theoretical research program in quantum materials, quantum many-body phenomena, or physics underlying quantum information processing.
Foster collaborations within the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Cain Department of Chemical Engineering, and related LSU units.
Teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Physics and Astronomy, with possible cross-disciplinary teaching in Chemical Engineering.
Provide service to the departments.
Mentor students at all levels.
Supervise undergraduate and graduate MS/PhD students.
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, shared infrastructure development, student co-mentoring, and joint proposals for center-scale funding.