Summary of Position
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental condensed matter physics at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2023. The successful candidate will establish and maintain a highly productive research program that includes both undergraduate and graduate students, routinely publish results of scholarly work, and compete successfully for external funding. In addition, the successful candidate will teach physics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the teaching load for research-active faculty (approx. 2 classes per year), and contribute to department, college, university and professional service activities. Preference will be given to candidates whose research complements and expands upon existing strengths in quantum and strongly correlated materials. Candidates must have a PhD in physics or a closely related field. Exceptional candidates at higher rank will be considered.

Additional Job Information
All materials should be submitted online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/.
Three confidential letters of recommendation should be uploaded by your referees.
Once your application is complete and submitted, your list of references will be notified to submit letters via the jobs.usnh.edu portal.
Review of completed applications, which must include reference letters, will begin on November 4, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Prof. Shawna Hollen at shawna.hollen@unh.edu.

The University of New Hampshire is a major research institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have the ability and desire to participate in graduate and undergraduate education and to lead a major, independent research effort in the area of condensed matter physics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to lead in an increasingly diverse cultural, social and ethnic community.

Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/51308

Faculty Information
Tenure-Track

Appointment Type
Tenure-Track

Departmental Information
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Special Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

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