Instituto Superior Tecnico - University of Lisbon, Department of Physics

Position ID:

Instituto Superior Tecnico - University of Lisbon-Department of Physics-ASSISTANTPROFESSOR [#30229]

Position Title:

Call for Expression of Interest (2026): Tenure-Track Positions in the Department of Physics Instituto Superior Técnico - University of Lisbon

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Lisboa, Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal

Subject Area:

Physics / Any

Appl Deadline:

2025/09/05 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/07/09, listed until 2026/01/09)

Position Description:

The Department of Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from researchers across all branches of physics (theoretical and experimental) who aspire to build international research careers and establish dynamic research groups. As a leading institution in Portugal and Europe, IST provides an exceptional research environment with outstanding students, making it an ideal setting for cutting-edge research. This initiative seeks to identify areas of research with high growth potential for the Department of Physics. In 2026, based on the results, we will launch international calls (Public Notice) to recruit tenure-track professors, primarily at the Assistant Professor level.

In this call, the Department of Physics is preferentially interested in applications for three Assistant Professor positions in the following scientific areas: ‘Astrophysics and Gravitation’, ‘Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics’, and ‘Condensed Matter and Nanotechnology’. The Department plans to open one Assistant Professor position in each of these areas.

We encourage applications from researchers with outstanding CVs, demonstrated scientific leadership, and a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven ability to secure grants, especially from international funding organisations. Learn more about the Department of Physics and its scientific areas on https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/.

Contact Instructions:

To apply, please send a single PDF document to eoi@fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line "EOI: [Your Name]".The document should include the following items and must be addressed to Prof. Ilídio Lopes, President of the Department of Physics:

1. Motivation letter (one page): Clearly stating your preferred scientific area.

2. Curriculum vitae: Including a complete list of publications.

3. Achievements and publications (maximum two pages): Describe your three most significant achievements and up to five relevant publications from the past five years, detailing your specific contributions.

4. Research and teaching statement (maximum two pages): A concise overview of your future research plans and teaching interests.

5. References: Provide contact information (including email addresses) for two researchers or professors who will provide reference letters.

Reference letters should be sent directly by your referees to eoi@fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line "RL: [Your Name]". These letters should attest to your scientific, pedagogical, professional, and ethical qualities. Please ensure they are submitted before the deadline. Additional information may be requested.

Deadline: Applications must be received by 5th September 2025 to ensure full consideration.

IST Councils Deadline: The IST councils will identify research areas of interest by the end of 2025, with international calls for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions expected to open by Public Notice around the beginning of Spring 2026.

Disclaimer: This announcement does not guarantee the opening of calls for tenure-track or permanent positions.

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/expressions-of-interest/ .

Contact: Prof. Ilidio Lopes

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Pavilhão de Física,
4º Piso Av. Rovisco Pais 1

Web Page: https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/