University of Basel, Department of Physics

Position ID:

UniBas-Physics-PROF [#29497]

Position Title:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship in Theoretical Quantum Optics

Position Location:

Basel, Basel-Stadt CH4056, Switzerland

Subject Areas:

Physics / Quantum Optics, Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Cold Atoms and Molecules, Optomechanics, Quantum Optics and Quantum Science, Quantum Science + Quantum Information Science + Quantum Optics + Theoretical Physics, Quantum Sensing, Theoretical atomic physics, Ultra-cold gases, quantum optics, and quantum information, Theoretical Physics

Appl Deadline:

2025/02/17 11:59PM help popup

(reviewing applications posted 2024/12/19, listed until 2025/06/19)

Position Description:

Assistant Professorship in theoretical quantum optics with a focus on the physics of light-matter interaction

The Department of Physics at the University of Basel, Switzerland, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of an assistant professor in the area of theoretical quantum optics with a focus on the physics of light-matter interaction. The University of Basel conducts internationally recognized, leading research in quantum technologies and quantum optics, and is home of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute.

Your position
The new professor will be expected to conduct an excellent research program and contribute to teaching activities at all levels.

Your profile
We are looking for an outstanding theorist with proven expertise in the broad field of quantum optics and the physics of light-matter interactions. The requirements include a PhD degree in physics or equivalent and an excellent track record of research achievements and publications in the field. Synergies between the candidate's research plans and the research activities conducted at the University of Basel in the areas of quantum optics and quantum technologies are advantageous.

We offer you
The Department of Physics of the University of Basel offers an international and highly collaborative environment for top-level research in the fields of nano and quantum physics as well as cosmology and particle physics. The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Application / Contact
Applications (including a short letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a statement of research interests, and a teaching statement) should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Marcel Mayor, Dean, Faculty of Science, and submitted as a single PDF online: https://biped.philnat.unibas.ch/apply/tqo2025 During online submission applicants are asked to request three referees to submit confidential letters of reference. Application files received until February 17, 2025 will receive full consideration. The University of Basel is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer committed to excellence through diversity.

For informal inquiries please contact the Chair of the Department of Physics, Prof. Patrick Maletinsky, patrick.maletinsky@unibas.ch. If your question is about the online application process, please contact the Office of the Dean (dekanat-philnat@unibas.ch).

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://biped.philnat.unibas.ch/apply/tqo2025 .

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