The Department of Physics at the University of Chicago, together with research institutes and centers including the Enrico Fermi Institute and the James Franck Institute, is conducting an open search at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We welcome applications from candidates across all areas in physics. The University of Chicago has an inherently crosscutting and interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities and is open to the possibility of joint appointments between departments.
We welcome all qualified applicants and particularly welcome applicants who come from groups that are underrepresented in physical science such as women, black/African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino scholars, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Successful female applicants will be considered for a Clare Boothe Luce Professorship supported by the Henry Luce Foundation (http://www.hluce.org/files/documents/cbl-prog-uidelines.pdf).

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. 
 
At the time of hire the successful candidate must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field.
 
Applicants must apply online through the University of Chicago academic careers website apply.interfolio.com/67203 .  Required applicant materials are a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three references.
 
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.