Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 10/27/2025
Category: Physics; Astronomy
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy – Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (Tenure Track/Tenured)

Location: University of Oklahoma, Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Position Type: Faculty

Position Description

The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured Assistant/Associate Professor position in Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026, with a 1:1 teaching load.

This position is closely associated with the Center for Quantum Research and Technology (CQRT) at OU, a facility designed for advanced fundamental research. The CQRT (https://ou.edu/cqrt) is located in a state-of-the-art physics building featuring 18,000 square feet of laboratory space that meets NIST-A specifications for vibration, temperature, humidity, and electromagnetic interference control.

Additional university resources include cleanroom facilities and supercomputer access.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (one course per semester).

• Maintain a strong record of original, published research.

• Develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program that complements and expands existing efforts at OU.

Current research areas at OU include:

• Ultracold Atoms, Molecules, and Gases

• Microelectronic, Photonic, and Quantum Devices

• Quantum Optics

• Precision Spectroscopy

• Quantum Information and Entanglement

• Scanning Probe Microscopy

• Quantum, Topological, and Strongly-Correlated Materials

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Physics or a related field

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online via the official OU job portal:
🔗 https://jobs.ou.edu
or directly through Interfolio:
🔗 https://apply.interfolio.com/175911

Required application materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. List of Publications

3. Research Statement (3–5 pages) – describe past and future research plans, including potential for attracting external funding

4. Teaching Statement (maximum 2 pages) – describe past teaching experience or future teaching plans

5. Cover Letter (maximum 3 pages) – may include your approach to teaching, research, service, and graduate mentorship

6. Contact information for three confidential references

Application Review and Contact Information

• Review of applications will begin Monday, November 24, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

• Search Committee Chair:
  Dr. Arne Schwettmann
  Associate Professor, University of Oklahoma
  📧 schwettmann@ou.edu

About the University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie R1 public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and employs more than 2,700 full-time faculty across 21 colleges.

Norman, Oklahoma, is a vibrant and culturally rich city located just outside Oklahoma City.

Learn more:

• OU Physics and Astronomy Department

• OU Faculty Information Guide (PDF)

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