Two Physics Faculty Positions in Quantum Information Science

Position Description

The Department of Physics & Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for two faculty (full-time, 9-month) positions: a tenure-track Assistant and a tenured Associate or Full Professor whose research spans condensed matter physics and quantum information science, beginning September 1, 2027.

We seek theoretical physicists with expertise in quantum information science, including quantum computing. Areas of particular interest include quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, quantum transduction, and quantum sensing. For the tenured position, the successful candidate will catalyze interdisciplinary research initiatives, develop collaborative proposals and programs, and help shape the future direction of quantum research and education at Texas Tech. A central expectation of this position is to build and lead collaborations among researchers working in quantum science across the university. This search is part of a broader hiring effort to strengthen quantum research at Texas Tech and promote new collaborations across the university. For the tenured position, preference will be given to candidates with a strong research program addressing fundamental questions in quantum information science. For the tenure-track position, preference will be given to candidates with at least three years of postdoctoral research experience, expertise in one or more key quantum computing platforms, and a background in condensed matter and/or atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics.

Texas Tech University is classified as an “R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” University by the Carnegie Foundation, and it has been named an “Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP)” University by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU). The department boasts strong and well-funded research groups. The selected candidate will receive substantial start-up funds and have access to shared scientific facilities. Considerable resources are available at TTU to strengthen and support interdisciplinary and collaborative research efforts. The High-Performance Computing Center is a state-of-the-art computing facility that provides research support to TTU faculty members at no cost.

Candidates must 1) Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field. 2) A record indicative of the ability to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 3) Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations. Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is highly desirable. 4) A strong record of publications and demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding to support research activities. 5) Demonstrated interest in service activities to the department, college, and university. Service duties include membership on academic committees determined by the chair, as well as extracurricular activities.

Each applicant should submit a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests and plans, teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2026.

For the tenured Associate or Full Professor position, applications should be submitted through the Texas Tech Careers website (https://www.texastech.edu/careers/) using position number 46141BR. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Myoung-Hwan Kim, Search Committee Chair, at myounghwan.kim@ttu.edu.

For the tenure-track Assistant Professor position, applications should be submitted through the Texas Tech Careers website (https://www.texastech.edu/careers/) using position number 46140BR. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Wade DeGottardi, Search Committee Chair, at wdegotta@ttu.edu.

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