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• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Location: Remote
• Position: Immediately Need Assistant Professor In Computational Materials Physics In Gainesville, FL
• Start Date: Immediate openings available
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  Job title: Assistant Professor in Computational Materials Physics Company: University of Florida Job description : Classification Title: Assistant Professor Job Description: The Department of Physics at the University of Florida (UF) seeks a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computational Materials Physics to begin August 16, 2024. Applications are encouraged from highly qualified candidates in all areas of computational materials physics, including but not limited to those exploring quantum-mechanical, atomistic, and/or multiscale simulations of materials. We seek a person who has demonstrated the ability to advance materials-specific theory, implement those advancements computationally, and apply them to important materials problems. The successful candidate will complement existing interdisciplinary research both within and outside the Department. Specifically, this person will be affiliated with the Quantum Theory Project (QTP), a multi-disciplinary institute for theory, modeling and computation of complex, novel materials and their molecular constituents. With members from the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, and Computer & Information Sciences & Engineering, QTP has unusual breadth and integration. QTP also operates the world-renowned Sanibel Symposia. Members enjoy access to the high-performance computational facilities. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely related field and have strong postdoctoral research experience. A well-recognized research program with a compelling plan for future research and clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body, are essential. UF is the state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its ?2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.? report. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at . Expected Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Employment Benefits include: Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more. Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan. Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts. Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field Preferred Qualifications: Strong postdoctoral research experience. A well-recognized research program with a compelling plan for future research and clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body. Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Now at the top of this posting. A complete application includes (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae with publication list, (3) a research statement, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a statement describing the broader impacts of past and planned professional activities, and (6) at least three confidential letters of recommendation. Reference providers will only be notified of their upload link once an application is submitted in full, so early completion of an application is highly recommended. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 1, 2023, and the positi Apply tot his job Apply To this Job