The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in experimental or theoretical condensed/soft matter physics as part of its strategic growth plan. The starting date for the position is September 1, 2025.

Texas Tech University is classified as an ‘R1: Highest Research Activity’ University by the Carnegie Foundation, and it has been named an ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP)’ University by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU). The department boasts strong and well-funded research groups. The selected candidate will receive substantial start-up funds and have access to shared scientific facilities. Considerable resources are available at TTU to strengthen and support interdisciplinary and collaborative research efforts. The Imaging Center, operated by the College of Arts and Sciences, has state-of-the-art capabilities in scanning and transmission electron microscopies,
Focused Ion Beam (FIB) nano-milling, advanced optical imaging, sample preparation and analysis. The NanoTech Center at TTU supports research on the fundamental science and growth of advanced semiconductor materials. The Advanced Particle Detector Laboratory is developing innovative detector technologies for future applications, and the High-Performance Computing Center makes its substantial resources and expertise available to faculties. A number of opportunities for collaboration in biophysics and bio application research exist with faculty in various departments within TTU and in the Texas Tech Health Science Center (TTUHSC). Candidates who are applying for the position must 1) have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field, 2) have at least three years of post-doctoral experience (however, others who have obtained an outstanding research record early in their professional careers will also be considered), 3) show the promise of excellent teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, 4) have a commitment to serving diverse student populations. Experience working with diverse student populations and first generation students is highly desirable. Candidates will be expected 5) to garner extramural funding to support their research activities and 6) to participate in service activities to the department, college, and university. Service duties include membership on academic committees determined by the chair, as well as extracurricular activities.

Each applicant should submit a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests and plans, teaching philosophy and evaluations and contact information for at least three references. Applications should be submitted online at http://jobs.texastech.edu, using requisition 38989BR. Inquiries should be sent to Professor Mahdi Sanati (m.sanati@ttu.edu). Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024. However, for full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2024.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized candidates, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples. Texas Tech University is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).