Associate to Full Professor, Tenured, Computational Materials Science, Department of Physics

Associate to Full Professor, Tenured, Computational Materials Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Location:

Waco, Texas

Open Date:
Jul 01, 2026

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, effective Fall 2027. We seek an established, internationally recognized leader in computational materials science whose research integrates first-principles methods with modern informatics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to predict, design, and understand electronic, magnetic, optical, and topological properties of next-generation quantum materials.

This position is part of a strategic cluster hire in 'Novel Quantum Materials for Next-generation Electronics, Spintronics, and Optoelectronics', aligned with Baylor's 'Baylor in Deeds' strategic plan (2024‑2030), particularly its commitment to Broadening Interdisciplinary Research and Impact, and responsive to federal priorities established by the National Quantum Initiative Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. The successful candidate will help support Baylor's growing Materials Science capabilities spanning materials synthesis, advanced spectroscopic and magnetic characterization, and high-performance computation, with strong collaborative ties to faculty in Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and the School of Engineering & Computer Science.

• Lead an externally funded, internationally visible research program in computational/theoretical quantum materials, leveraging informatics-driven approaches (machine learning, high-throughput ab initio, data-driven discovery) alongside advanced computational methods (e.g., DFT+DMFT, GW, quantum embedding, Green's function approaches, etc.).
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers and contribute to vibrant Ph.D. programs in Physics and Materials Science.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, including specialized offerings in condensed matter theory, computational physics, or quantum information science.
• Provide intellectual leadership for collaborative, multi-investigator proposals to agencies including NSF, DOE, and DoD (ARO, AFOSR, ONR, DARPA), and help shape the strategic direction of quantum materials science at Baylor.

Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• A strong record of scholarly accomplishment commensurate with appointment at the tenured Associate or Full Professor rank, including a sustained history of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, and external research funding.
• Demonstrated expertise in computational or theoretical methods applied to quantum materials—for example, electronic structure theory, strongly correlated electron systems, topological matter, or quantum transport—combined with experience deploying AI/ML or related informatics methods for materials prediction, design, or analysis.
• Evidence of effective teaching, mentoring, and a commitment to collegial, interdisciplinary collaboration.

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