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The Department of Applied Physics at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor. Applicants should exhibit the potential to run a world-leading independent research program and should possess good communication skills and a commitment to teaching and mentoring. We seek candidates with exceptional promise of major future achievements who will lead innovative research efforts in fields broadly aligned with the existing strengths and interests of the Department. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: Atomic, molecular, & optical physics; biophysics broadly construed; condensed matter & materials physics; lasers & photonics; quantum engineering & quantum information; accelerator physics; ultrafast and x-ray physics. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in a core science or engineering discipline at the time of the appointment, have outstanding potential for establishing an independent research program, and show promise of becoming an excellent teacher and advisor at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2023.
Candidates should apply through the Stanford Faculty Positions website and upload:
- a cover letter
- curriculum vitae (including a publication list)
- a research and teaching statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)
- a brief (no more than 300 words) summary of expected research program
- candidates should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted online
The Applied Physics Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.
Further information about Stanford’s Department of Applied Physics may be found at https://appliedphysics.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to Jessica Kubo, Director of Finance & Operations, apfacultysearch@stanford.edu.
The application process will close on November 15, 2022; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.
Postdoc fellowships
The Department of Applied Physics invites applications for the 2023 Karel Urbanek and the Marvin Chodorow Postdoctoral Fellowships.
This annual program is aimed at recruiting young scientists of exceptional ability with the potential to do outstanding research in our department. The appointment includes 2 years of support with a competitive salary and benefits, and the competition is open to both theorists and experimentalists.
Applications and supporting credentials must be submitted through Academic Jobs online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21787. Candidates are asked to submit a curriculum vitae including publication list, and a two-page research statement that details proposed research and possible collaborations within Applied Physics. Candidates should also arrange to have two letters of reference submitted.
Candidates are also required to identify one or more host faculty within Applied Physics who will serve as a faculty sponsor for the proposed research. The Stanford faculty sponsor(s) for each fellowship candidate must submit a nomination letter on behalf of the candidate. Candidates without a Stanford faculty sponsor will not be considered.
The deadline for applications for the 2022-23 competition will be 12:00 noon PST on Monday, October 31st. We expect to be able to make offers to successful candidates in early December. Appointments are expected to begin during the period June – December, 2023.
For administrative queries, please contact Jennifer Kubo (jekubo@stanford.edu).
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
Bloch Fellowship in Quantum Science and Engineering
The Stanford-SLAC Quantum Initiative, Q-FARM, invites applications for the 2023 Bloch Fellowships in Quantum Science and Engineering. Named after the pioneering Stanford scientist Felix Bloch in honor of his wide-ranging quantum mechanical discoveries and inventions, these fellowships are intended for the next generation of researchers blazing a similarly innovative trail.
Candidates are encouraged to describe in their research proposal opportunities for collaboration with one or multiple groups at Stanford. They may wish to contact Q-FARM faculty members (https://qfarm.stanford.edu) to discuss possible research areas prior to applying. The initial appointment includes 3 years of support including salary and benefits.
Applications and supporting credentials must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Candidates should upload their curriculum vitae, publication list, two-page research statement, and arrange to have three letters of reference submitted online. For queries, please contact Lancy Nazaroff (lancy@stanford.edu). Candidates whose applications and supporting materials, including letters, are uploaded on or before November 4, 2022 will be guaranteed full consideration.
Appointments are expected to begin on or around Autumn 2023. It is expected that at least four fellowships will be awarded.
Eligibility: For consideration, candidates must have completed a PhD degree prior to their tentative appointment date. The fellowship is open to US citizens or international candidates. Candidates from groups that are under-represented in their disciplines, including women, ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Research areas eligible for the fellowship include quantum chemistry, quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum information, quantum gravity, quantum materials, quantum optics, quantum sensing and most other research specialties that can legitimately be prefixed by the word “quantum.”
Complementary programs: Applicants for the Bloch Fellowships may be eligible for other Stanford fellowship programs, such as the Stanford Science Fellows and SITP postdoctoral fellowships. They are encouraged to apply to all relevant programs.
Staff positions
No positions open at the moment.