Description

The Department of Physics at Yale University (http://physics.yale.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of theoretical condensed matter physics, broadly defined. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at time of hire and will join an active group of theorists in Physics and Applied Physics.  

 Yale provides a unique research environment owing to its excellent group of theorists and experimentalists engaged in condensed matter physics and related fields. The search is especially aimed at candidates whose research program centers on quantum condensed matter physics.  The anticipated start date for this role is July 1, 2026. 

 The successful candidate is expected to:

• Lead an internationally recognized and forefront research program. 
• Excel in teaching courses and mentoring students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
• Be active and engaged members of the Physics Department and of the University.

Requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at time of hire.

Application Instructions

Applications that are complete by November 15, 2025, will receive full consideration.  Interested applicants should create a profile in Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/174692 and submit the following documents:

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vita (CV) including an up-to-date list of publications.
• A research statement (up to 4 pages), highlighting future research plans, both short-term and long-term.
• In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three referees to upload letters of recommendation by the due date.

We also welcome nominations for the position, which should be directed to the email address below. Please address questions and nominations to the chair of the search committee, Professor Walter Goldberger, to PhysTheorySearch@mailman.yale.edu.

Contact: 

Prof. Walter Goldberger:  PhysTheorySearch@mailman.yale.edu.

Letters of Reference should be sent to: 

https://apply.interfolio.com/174692

More Information: 

https://physics.yale.edu/opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.