Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Experimental Low Temperature and Quantum Device Physics – Department of Physics and Astronomy – Louisiana State University

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.

• Lead a vibrant research program funded by external grants with high visibility
• Mentor young scientists, including undergraduates, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers
• Teach the LSU physics curriculum at both undergraduate and graduate levels

• Strong track record of research in experimental low‑temperature physics, solid‑state physics, or quantum device physics
• Potential for developing external grant proposals in quantum computing and sensing
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and postdoctoral researchers
• Experience teaching physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a dynamic, innovative department on the beautiful LSU campus in Baton Rouge with modern teaching and research facilities. 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, and 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 and researchers from Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Geophysics, and Mathematics.

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