Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Physics Department
Position ID:
MIT-Physics Department-TQCMP [#30679]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor, Theoretical Quantum Condensed Matter Physics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Massachusetts, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Physics / Condensed Matter Theory, Unconventional and topological superconductivity, Quantum Hall effect, Quantum magnetism and spin liquids, Topological quantum matter, High-temperature superconductivity, Quantum criticality and phase transitions, Strongly corelated systems, Low-dimentional systems, Quantum phase transitions
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/25, listed until 2025/12/15)
(posted 2025/09/25, listed until 2025/12/15)Position Description:
Position Description
The Physics Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, MA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of theoretical quantum condensed matter physics. This search is broad in scope, so applicants with research interests in any aspect of quantum condensed matter theory are encouraged to apply. Faculty members at MIT conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses and supervise graduate and undergraduate participation in research. Candidates must show promise in teaching as well as in research. Strong preference will be given to appointments at the Assistant Professor level. The application deadline is December 1, 2025. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief description of research interests and goals (the latter not to exceed 3 pages), and a 1 to 2-page statement on teaching and mentoring. They should arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded to academicjobsonline.com. Only web submissions will be accepted. Candidates who are uncertain whether they fit into a particular search should contact the most relevant search chair. Any enquiries should be directed to Prof. Senthil Todadri, Search Committee Chair, at senthil@mit.edu. The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor rank: $140,000 – $156,000. MIT provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Teaching & Mentoring Statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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