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Assistant Professor: Quantum Information Science Experiment
Department: Department of Physics
Requisition Number: 13304
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full-Time
Who We Are
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU-Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Description of Department and Institute:
The University of Colorado Boulder Physics Department is ranked among the top ten physics departments at public universities and among top 20 universities overall for graduate-level physics programs by the National Research Council. The department includes 54 tenured and tenure-track faculty performing cutting-edge research. In addition, the department is associated with several institutes and nearby national labs, offering world-class facilities.
JILA was founded in 1962 as a joint institute of CU Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It is located on the CU Boulder campus in the Duane Physics complex. JILA's members hold faculty appointments in an academic department including: Physics, Chemistry, and Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Overview of Job Duties:
The Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder and JILA invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in experimental physics, with particular interest in quantum information science, sensing, and related topics. We are especially interested in candidates whose plans complement our existing strengths in atomic, molecular, and optical physics, laser science, and condensed matter physics, while expanding our research into exciting new directions. The successful candidate will join the Physics Department and JILA, a research institute administered jointly by NIST and the University of Colorado. They will be expected to establish a vigorous research program, and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, and participate in departmental service responsibilities.
Applicants should have a PhD in physics or related areas and should submit curriculum vitae, publication record including citation information, research plan (not to exceed 3 pages in length), teaching plan, and three letters of reference. Candidates should apply electronically at jobs.colorado.edu, job number #13304.
Applications received by December 3, 2018 will receive full consideration but applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
What We Require
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should have PhD in physics or related areas.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials at the listing website: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=13304
Resume/CV.
Cover Letter.
Statement of teaching philosophy.
Statement of research philosophy.
List of references.
You will need to submit 3 references for this position. These individuals will be contacted and asked to submit a letter of recommendation as part of your application materials. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
Review of applications will begin on Dec. 3, 2018; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: HRESmail@colorado.edu
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
