Assistant Professor of Physics — Atomic, Molecular & Optical

Job Summary:The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics beginning fall 2025. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with existing quantum and AMO research at UW-Madison, within the Wisconsin Quantum Institute (WQI) and the HQAN and Q-NEXT quantum centers, and with external research centers. The Department of Physics has a strong experimental AMO physics group with experiments on quantum manipulations of neutral atoms, quantum sensors, and quantum optics, plus closely related theoretical and experimental efforts in quantum devices including quantum dots and superconductors. Candidates must have a proven track record of innovation and high-impact research and are expected to build a vigorous, well-funded research program with an international profile.Responsibilities:The education we provide in the College of Letters & Science is a solid foundation upon which our graduates build remarkable careers, become leaders in their communities, and live as informed and thoughtful citizens who positively impact the world. L&S is integral to the undergraduate education mission of UW-Madison, offering 65 majors, comprising 39 academic departments, and delivering 65% of all teaching at UW-Madison. Teaching excellence does not just happen. Excellence is the result of intentional actions by academic departments and individual instructors.The candidate will be expected to perform teaching at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate classroom and individual instruction as well as supervision of graduate thesis research. The candidate will also be expected to conduct high-impact scholarly research and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally and/or internationally.Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.Qualifications:A minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral research in experimental AMO physics is required by the start of the appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research.Work Type:Full Time: 100%. It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableAnticipated Begin Date:AUGUST 18, 2025

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