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Position Description FACULTY POSITION IN CONDENSED MATTER EXPERIMENT The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor holding an endowed Cowen Chair Professorship. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to lead an independent and world-class research program in the broad field of Condensed Matter Experiment. Topics of interest, listed in no specific order, include topological and quantum materials, quantum dynamics and coherent control, solid-state-based quantum information, non-equilibrium many-body physics, as well as optical and electronic properties of materials. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related area and are expected to build and maintain a sustainable research program that will complement and strengthen the existing experimental and theoretical efforts at MSU, make significant scholarly contributions, be effective as teachers and mentors, and engage in institutional and professional service. This position is listed on the MSU Applicant Page (https://jobs.msu.edu), posting #1164944 Applications should be uploaded to MSU’s online job application site, https://jobs.msu.edu, and should include in a single pdf file: (1) A cover letter that frames your application in the context of this position description. (2) A CV, which should include a list of publications, contributed and invited talks, teaching and mentoring roles, leadership positions, contributions to the academic community, and efforts in public outreach. (3) A statement highlighting past research successes and future research interests and plans for developing a sustainable research group. This statement should describe any collaborative and interdisciplinary research efforts and specify which lead-author publication the applicant would like the search committee to read. The research statement should not exceed four pages. (4) A teaching statement describing the applicant’s plan for, and experience with, classroom teaching and mentoring in research. The teaching statement should not exceed two pages. (5) Name, telephone, address, and email of three references to provide letters upon request. Please submit applications before the review of applications begins on November 30, 2026. Late submissions will be considered if qualified applicants have not yet been identified. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Prof. Norman Birge (birge@msu.edu). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions. Please note this is a union position represented by the Union for Tenure System Faculty. The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement. As part of its land-grant identity, MSU seeks to advance knowledge and transform lives by providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional education; conducting research of the highest caliber; and advancing outreach, engagement and economic activities. We are committed to the highest ethical and academic standards, transparent decision making, and accountable governance. MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a population of approximately 480,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education.
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