Assistant Professor, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, College of Arts and Sciences
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Oct 23, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, College of Arts and Sciences Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview
The Department of Physics supports thriving undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of active research include astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, and physics education research. We are committed to fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, and staff. The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental condensed matter physics, in the area of quantum phenomena, broadly defined. Themes of interest include but are not limited to material synthesis and characterization, devices, circuits, or photonics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a robust, externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate student researchers, be an effective instructor in undergraduate and graduate courses, and help grow the culture of academic excellence in the department. The preferred starting date for this position is August 2026. Essential Functions
Minimum Requirements
Prior to effective date of appointment, a Ph.D. in Physics, or a closely related field. Application Process
All applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu (Requisition #100070). Please upload the following required documents: * Cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests. * Current Curriculum Vitae * Statement of current and future research plans * Statement of teaching philosophy * A list of names and contact information of people who can provide professional reference letters. The applicants should request a minimum of three (3) of their references to send their letters to the search committee by email. All letters should be sent to CMPSearch2026@ucmail.uc.edu For all questions related to the search, please contact the search committee chairs, Drs. Andrei Kogan and Evgeny Mikheev, at CMPSearch2026@ucmail.uc.edu Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:100070 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant Professor, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, College of Arts and Sciences Date:
Oct 23, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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