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Research Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Physics

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 08, 2025
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Closing Date: 11/30/2025 Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Department of Physics Research Assistants 04 Department's Website: https://physics.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The Barraza-Lopez group in the Department of Physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor on the theory of two-dimensional materials to start January 1, 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment; the initial appointment is for one year with the potential for annual reappointment for up to three years based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role. The successful candidate will aid in the development of a computational tool for second-order optical responses on two-dimensional materials, will report those results in prestigious Journals, and will actively seek external sources of funding. The successful candidate will also co-advise at least one graduate student. Opportunities to teach an introductory Physics course over a Summer session (1.5 months) are available as well. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate: PhD in Condensed Matter Physics Theory conferred by the start of employment Preferred Qualifications: Prior postdoctoral experience Experience writing scientific code in a traditional language such as FORTRAN Experience advising graduate students Experience writing quality scientific articles Experience creating theoretical models of material behavior Additional Information: About the Department: The Department of Physics offers degrees that provide a broad background in the physics and technology of today and tomorrow with courses in astronomy, biophysics, condensed matter physics, electronics and optics and research opportunities in astronomy, biophysics, condensed matter physics, and quantum and non-linear physics. For more information search physics.uark.edu. Duties will include: 50% Research 10% Advising a graduate student 10% Writing scientific paper and presenting those results in conferences 20% Writing grant proposals 10% Teaching Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Professor Salvador Barraza-Lopez, Search committee chair, sbarraza@uark.edu. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Completed applications received by November 30, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Professor Salvador Barraza-Lopez, at sbarraza@uark.edu. Applicants must submit: Curriculum vitae Cover letter/letter of application *List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes