Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor

The Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences, of Texas A&M University invites applications for a faculty member in the area of experimental AMO quantum information science.  This full-time, tenure-track position with specialization in experimental AMO quantum information science will have a nine-month academic appointment with an anticipated start date of  August 1, 2026.  Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of assistant professor. 

The successful candidate will assume teaching responsibilities in line with the expectations for a tenure-track/tenured faculty at a top research university, establish a vigorous, independent research program that will attract external funding, and contribute to the service mission of the department. Texas A&M has an interest in expanding its efforts in interdisciplinary sciences.  Synergies of the selected candidate’s research with other programs may also be an asset.

This new faculty member is also expected to become a member of the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering (IQSE).  IQSE is renowned for its innovative interdisciplinary research in optics and photonics and provides a collaborative research environment across multiple colleges within Texas A&M University System and numerous universities around the world.  IQSE extensive research facilities are complemented with abundant research infrastructure at Texas A&M University.  The full list of the state-of-the-art core facilities is available at https://vpr.tamu.edu/research-resources/core-facilities/.

Information on the Department of Physics and Astronomy is available at https://physics.tamu.edu, and information on the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering is available at https://iqse.tamu.edu/.

An earned PhD in physics or related field, a strong record of publication, and specialization in experimental AMO quantum information science is required.

All applications must be submitted through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/176530.  Application review will begin on December 15, 2025, and continue until the position has been filled.  

Each applicant must submit

•            a cover letter stating a specific interest in the faculty position in experimental AMO quantum information science;
•            a curriculum vita including full publication list;
•            a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service (5-15 pages);
•          and arrange three confidential letters of reference to be submitted directly through Interfolio by the letter writers.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to facultysearch@physics.tamu.edu.