Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, City College - CUNY

The City College of New York is pleased to announce a faculty search as part of the CUNY Martin S. Spergel Initiative supported by the Simons Foundation. The Department of Physics at The City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipated to begin in Fall 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in theoretical condensed matter physics (computational), broadly defined, with an emphasis on quantum materials. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program that complements and enhances existing departmental strengths and contributes to growing efforts in quantum materials and photonics at CCNY and across CUNY. CCNY is the flagship campus of CUNY, a public university system in New York City. The Department of Physics has internationally recognized research programs spanning condensed matter physics, photonics, particle physics, and biophysics. CCNY offers access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including advanced characterization laboratories, shared nanofabrication facilities, and the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center. The successful candidate will have access to Empire AI, New York State’s academic supercomputing consortium, of which CUNY is a founding member. The College also fosters collaboration across multiple CUNY campuses and with leading local institutions in the New York metropolitan area. The successful candidate must hold aPh.D. degree in Physics or a closely related field. Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. CUNY offers competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Physics Today