Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Physics

Position ID:

GaTech-School of Physics-AIML [#32479, Job ID 302261]

Position Title:

Open-Rank,Tenured/Tenure Track Position in Physics - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Physics / astrophysics, Physics of living systems, Quantum Science, Soft Matter

Appl Deadline:

2026/11/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/08/18)

Position Description:

The School of Physics (https://physics.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position at the interface between machine learning and physics. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. We anticipate hiring faculty working on advancing machine learning methodology as applied to quantum science, astrophysics, physics of living systems, nonlinear science, soft matter physics or other related areas. The faculty will be part of an initiative to catalyze machine-learning-driven research in the School of Physics and will benefit from substantial expertise and resources in artificial intelligence and machine learning that already exist in the Colleges of Sciences, Engineering, and Computing. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students. Appointments at senior ranks will be considered for candidates with established and internationally recognized research programs.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values. These values include academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform groundbreaking research at the interface between machine learning and quantum science, astrophysics, physics of living systems, nonlinear science, soft matter physics or other related areas. • Tenure-track academic faculty members maintain research portfolios that are supported by grants and contracts with federal and state agencies, private foundations, and/or industry. • Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students at all levels. • Contribute to the governance and operation of the School of Physics and the Institute. • Communicate scientific advances through publication and outreach to the scientific community and public at large.

Location Atlanta, Georgia

Minimum Qualifications Candidate is expected to have received a doctorate in Physics or a related discipline. Candidate is expected to have a record of success in advancing methodology and applications of machine learning in Physics. Appointments at senior ranks will be considered for candidates with established and internationally recognized research programs.

Student Success Criteria The ability to teach and mentor a multifaceted student body The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to all students The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success The ability to apply expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service to advance student success

Application Requirements

Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files only via CAREERS Job ID 302261 at https://hr.gatech.edu/careers

Applicants should submit the following materials: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications, (3) a statement of research interests (up to 3 pages), and (4) a description of teaching interests, as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy. In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three confidential reference letters to be submitted to facultysearch_AI26@gatech.edu The applicants should also include the references’ names and contact information in the application packet.

Complete applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration, but the search will continue until the position is filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.

Contact Information For additional information about this job opening, please contact Dr. Dimitrios Psaltis at facultysearch_AI26@gatech.edu

USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (“USG”) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 (Board of Regents Policy Manual, University System of Georgia, usg.edu).

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Contact: Dimitrios Psaltis

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: 837 State Street

Web Page: www.physics.gatech.edu