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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Science - Department of Physics and Astronomy (Jeffery C Blackmon Jr. (00011859))

Work Location:

0233C J.W. Nicholson Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Louisiana State University (LSU) College of Science and the Department of Physics and Astronomy seek to hire an outstanding academic researcher and educator at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Experimental Low Temperature Quantum Device Physics. We invite applicants with a strong track record of research in experimental low-temperature physics, solid-state physics and/or quantum device physics with potential applications in quantum computing and sensing. The ideal candidate’s research will complement and enhance the activities of the Experimental and Theoretical Condensed Matter and Quantum Science and Technology groups within the department.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead a vibrant research program funded by external grants with high visibility, and to mentor young scientists (undergraduates, PhD students, and Post Docs). In addition, the candidate should effectively teach the LSU physics curriculum at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a dynamic and innovative department on the beautiful LSU campus in Baton Rouge with modern teaching and research facilities. Our faculty and students conduct internationally recognized research in Astrophysics, Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics, Condensed Matter Physics of Quantum Materials, Gravitational Physics and General Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics, as well as Medical Physics. The Hearne Institute of Theoretical Physics spans all subfields of Astrophysics and Cosmology, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Gravity and General Relativity, and Quantum Theory of Matter, Fields and Information. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is part of the College of Science, and is also affiliated with the Center for Computational Technologies, providing excellent opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary research with faculty/researchers from Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Geophysics, and Mathematics.

Job Responsibilities: (50%) Establish and lead a vigorous research program in physics funded by external grants with high visibility, and to mentor young scientists (undergraduates, PhD students, and Post Docs). (50%) Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; supervise graduate students' research and dissertations.

Minimum qualifications: PhD in Physics, Experimental Low Temperature Quantum Device Physics or a related field. Experience: strong track record of research in experimental low-temperature physics, solid-state physics and/or quantum device physics with potential applications in quantum computing and sensing.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Application requirements: The candidate is asked to submit a curriculum vitae, their research plan, and their teaching methodology, including mentoring, along with names and contact information of three references. Attach ALL documents under the Resume/CV section of your application.

Posting Date:

October 1, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 30, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

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