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Assistant Professor of Physics

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

The Department of Physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics focusing on neuroscience ...

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Assistant Professor of Physics

Uasys

Fayetteville, AR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

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Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track


Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

Yes
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


Department's Website:

https://physics.uark.edu/
Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics focusing on neuroscience and/or biophysics, to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
Ideal candidates will have a strong record of impactful research in quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial biophysics, or molecular biophysics. Potential for building productive collaborations with existing neuroscience/biophysics labs in the department and beyond is valued. Successful candidates will also be expected to have strong commitment to mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students and the service efforts of the university.
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:

  • Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment

  • A demonstrated record of exceptional research in neuroscience and/or biophysics

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise that builds on existing strengths of the department's neuroscience and biophysics labs: quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial and/or molecular biophysics

  • Record of successful publication and funding in these areas

  • Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, exceptional teaching and mentoring at the graduate level and undergraduate level

  • Strong potential for collaborations with existing neuroscience and/or biophysics labs in the department and elsewhere


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, computational physics, electronics and optics and research opportunities in astronomy, neuroscience, biophysics, materials science, computational/theoretical physics and quantum and non-linear physics. For more information, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/physics/.

Duties will include:
40% Teaching
40% Research
20% Service


Salary Information:

Salary is 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), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Woodrow Shew, search committee chair, shew@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 January 15, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Woodrow Shew, at shew@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit:
a curriculum vitae,
a cover letter/letter of application,
a teaching statement,
a research statement, and
a 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 January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
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

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