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Faculty position(s)
The Physics Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for the faculty positions described below. Faculty members at MIT conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, and supervise graduate and undergraduate participation in research. Candidates must show promise in teaching as well as in research. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter.
The application deadline for all faculty positions is December 1, 2025. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief description of research interests and goals (the latter not to exceed 3 pages), and a 1 to 2-page statement on teaching, mentoring, advising, service, and/or activities promoting an inclusive work environment directly toAcademicJobsOnline.com (direct links below). Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded to the same site. Only web submissions will be accepted. Candidates who are uncertain whether they fit into a particular search should contact the most relevant search chair.
The pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor rank: $140,000 – $156,000. MIT provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) & PHYSICS
The Department of Physics, together with the Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC), invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Physics.
We encourage candidates conducting relevant research on any aspect of AI and Physics, broadly defined. This includes using Physics principles and methodologies to understand and develop AI models and algorithms, as well as using AI to help solve problems in Physics. We particularly welcome candidates who would strengthen connections between AI, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and/or Statistics.
The successful candidate will have a shared appointment in both the Department of Physics and the SCC, either in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) or the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), depending on best fit. The successful candidate will also be a member of the NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI), hosted by the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS) and the Department of Physics. Any inquiries should be directed to Prof. Michael Williams, Physics search committee co-chair (mwill@mit.edu). Apply directly to the position here: AJO #30892.
SOFT CONDENSED MATTER & BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
The Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the fields of Soft Condensed Matter, Biological Physics, and Physics of Learning. Preference will be given to individuals whose research complements existing strengths in the Physics of Living Systems Group. Any enquiries should be directed to Prof. Julien Tailleur, Search Committee Chair, at jgt@mit.edu. Apply directly to the position here: AJO #30680.
THEORETICAL QUANTUM CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
The Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of theoretical quantum condensed matter physics. This search is broad in scope, so applicants with research interests in any aspect of quantum condensed matter theory are encouraged to apply.Any enquiries should be directed to Prof. Senthil Todadri, Search Committee Chair, at senthil@mit.edu. Apply directly to the position here: AJO #30679.
EXPERIMENTAL PARTICLE & NUCLEAR PHYSICS
The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Experimental Particle and Nuclear Physics Division. We encourage applicants doing research in all areas of nuclear and particle physics. Currently, research groups in the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science have a wide range of interests, including strong interaction physics, nuclear structure physics, electroweak symmetry breaking, dark matter searches, neutrino physics, physics beyond the standard model, new detector development, and the physics of beams. Any enquiries should be directed to Prof. Gunther Roland, Search Committee Chair, at rolandg@mit.edu. Apply directly to the position here: AJO #30643.
MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.
Postdoctoral positions(s)
No current open postdoctoral positions.
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
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