• A&S PHY Assistant Professor (Biological Physics…

    University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)


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    The Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami seeks applicants for one tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of theoretical or computational biological physics to begin August 15, 2026. The department currently has three experimentalists, who work on a broad range of questions from neuroscience, behavior and biomechanics, in close collaboration with colleagues from the Department of Biology, the Rosenstiel School of Marine Science, and the Miller School of Medicine, and in conjunction with the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing. The ideal candidate will be able to develop an internationally recognized interdisciplinary research program, teach undergraduate and graduate classes, and participate actively in the department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the University. A Ph.D. in physics or a related field is required by the start date of the appointment.

     

    Interested applicants must apply online through the University’s Careers Website (https://careers.miami.edu/us/en) . Applicants should compile the following into a single PDF document and upload it under the CV/Resume link: cover letter, CV, research statement, and a brief description of teaching philosophy. Please arrange for at least three reference letters to be sent directly to the department at [email protected]. Applications received on, or before December 15, 2025, will be given full consideration, though the search committee will continue to accept applications until the positions is filled.

     

    For further information about the position, please contact Sheyum Syed, Associate Professor, at [email protected]. General information about the department can be found at https://physics.as.miami.edu.

     

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    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Faculty