Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Physics

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Title Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Physics
Department UNT-Physics-122300
College/School College of Science
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
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Department Summary
The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and is committed to carrying out state-of-the-art research across a number of areas of physics such as materials physics, photonics, computational physics, high energy physics, atomic and nuclear physics, plasma physics, theoretical and quantum physics, and astrophysics. With approximately 20 research active faculty members, over 70 graduate students are mentored in research. More details about the department can be found at www.physics.unt.edu
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. 
Position Summary
The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank with competitive startup, salary, and benefit packages, with a research focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the broad fields of Physics.  Candidates are expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program. Preference will be given to applicants whose expertise complements and/or enhances the physics department’s current research programs (see https://physics.unt.edu for more information). Instructional roles include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, as well as mentoring graduate students.   
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Physics or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Physics
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
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Posting Number F1403P
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and will continue until the search is closed. Please contact Professor Marco Buongiorno Nardelli ([email protected] ) with questions about the search. An offer of employment for this position will be made dependent upon available funding.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/77029
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