Department of Physics - UC Berkeley
The Physics Department at the University of California, Berkeley is actively recruiting for multiple tenure track Assistant Professor positions. These searches are in the following areas:
- Atomic, Molecular, & Optical (AMO) Physics Theory: We welcome applicants from across the full range of theoretical AMO subfields, especially those who will make fundamental contributions to theory and exhibit strong synergy with experimental AMO research. Candidates from subfields in quantum simulation, many-body quantum mechanics, emergent phenomena and entangled systems, connections to quantum information science, quantum optics, precision measurement and tests of fundamental physics, ultracold molecules and chemistry, ultrafast optics, and others are encouraged to apply.
- Condensed Matter Experiment: We welcome applicants across all areas, including but not limited to, quantum magnetism, topological phases, unconventional superconductivity, spintronics, and novel quantum order arising in exotic materials in three dimensional and low dimensional systems, such as van der Waals and layered heterostructures. Areas of expertise of interest include, but are not limited to, the synthesis of bulk and thin film materials, advanced spectroscopic and scattering techniques, quantum and mesoscopic transport, and microscopic imaging and scanning probe techniques. We also encourage applications at the interface of condensed matter physics and quantum information science.
- Open Search: We welcome applicants in a broad open search in space sciences, astrophysics, and experimental nuclear and particle physics. Areas of emphasis include space sciences, theory or experiment, including space and solar plasma physics, gravitational waves, black hole imaging, gamma ray astrophysics, multi-messenger astronomy, radio cosmology, cosmic rays, and dark matter; astrophysics experiment, including gravity wave detection and space plasma physics; observational and theoretical astrophysics focused on the use and development of data science techniques and machine learning; and experimental nuclear and particle physics focused on fundamental symmetries of nature, including CP and time reversal symmetry, family and lepton number symmetries, and matter-antimatter symmetry.
Applicants must submit a separate application to each position of interest.
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Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
To apply:
- Atomic, Molecular, & Optical (AMO) Physics Theory: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05460
- Condensed Matter Experiment: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05490
- Open Search in Physics: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05524
To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2026. All reference letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley Confidentiality Policy prior to submitting their letters. Please direct questions to our Academic Personnel Office at PhysicsAP@berkeley.edu
To apply visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply