Assistant Professor in Physics

About The University of Texas at El Paso:

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity and community-engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region's rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children's museum and science center, the state's longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks. For more information about UTEP, please visit our website https://www.utep.edu/.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Physics consists of 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty members. A particularly exciting recent program in the Department is its PhD program with emphasis on quantum science. The Department also contributes to interdisciplinary programs across the university such as the Bioinformatics and Computational Science graduate programs in the College of Science, and Biomedical Engineering graduate program in the College of Engineering. More information is available at the Department of Physics' website: https://www.utep.edu/science/physics.   

Job Description:

The Department of Physics at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in experimental biophysics. Research areas include but are not limited to Medical Physics, Molecular and Structural Biophysics, Imaging and Biophysical Methods, Cellular Biophysics, Quantum Biology, etc. Applicants in all areas of experimental studies of biological systems with quantitative physical approaches are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to develop productive research programs, mentor and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to direct Ph.D. dissertations. Anticipated start date is fall 2026.

Requirements:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Physics or related fields and have demonstrated long-term focus to physics research, possess postdoctoral experience, have a strong record of research accomplishments, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must be able to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, perform service to the Department, College and University, and engage in outreach activities. The new hires will be core members of faculty of the Physics Graduate Program and instrumental in expanding team-based research in the Department of Physics. The university has committed to support these positions with generous start-up funds.

Additional Information:

Hiring decisions are subject to budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

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To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must submit: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research interests, 4) description of teaching philosophy, and 5) contact information for at least three references.