Employment Opportunities

The Physics Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for faculty positions described below. Faculty members at MIT conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate participation in research, and engage in service to MIT and the broader scientific community. Candidates must show promise in teaching as well as in research. A Ph.D. in physics or a physics-related discipline is required by the start of employment. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter.

The application deadline for all faculty positions is December 1, 2026. 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 and mentoring directly to AcademicJobsOnline.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: $143,000 – $154,000. 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.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, EXPERIMENTAL QUANTUM SCIENCE

The Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental quantum science, including atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) and AMO-like systems; precision measurements; and experimental quantum information science. Any enquiries should be directed to Prof. Martin Zwierlein, Search Committee Chair, at zwierlein@mit.edu. Apply directly to the position here: AJO #33086

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, THEORETICAL PHYSICS

The MIT Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in theoretical high-energy, nuclear, gravitational, and/or quantum physics. We encourage applicants doing relevant research at any energy scale, including particle theory in and beyond the Standard Model; nuclear astrophysics; cosmology, dark matter and astroparticle physics; quantum field theory; QCD and strong interactions; string theory, classical and quantum gravity, holography, and mathematical physics; and theoretical quantum information science. The successful candidate will be a member of the MIT Center for Theoretical Physics — a Leinweber Institute (CTP-LI). MIT also hosts the NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI), which includes many CTP-LI faculty.

We seek candidates with a strong record of accomplishment in theoretical physics research who are committed to innovation and leadership across research, teaching, and service. Any enquiries should be directed to Professor Aram Harrow, Search Committee Chair, at ctp-facultysearch@mit.edu. Apply directly to the position here: AJO #33025

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.

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.