"Assistant or Associate Professor in Experimental Photonics Physics"

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Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor in Experimental Photonics Physics

Department: Arts and Sciences | Physics Administration

Experimental Photonics Physics

Department of Physics

College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview

The Department of Physics at the Ohio State University announces an opening for a tenure-track faculty hire in experimental physics, with focus on novel photonic phenomena, materials, and devices. The appointment is effective in Autumn 2026 at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We envision a candidate with strong potential for excellence in all aspects of scholarship and who will collaborate with the broad research community across campus and be an active member of major research centers and institutes at the Ohio State University, such as the Center for Emergent Materials (CEM, an NSF MRSEC), the National eXtreme Ultrafast Science Facility (NeXUS, an NSF Mid-Scale Research Facility), the Institute for Optical Science, the Center for the Exploration of Novel Complex Materials (ENCOMM), the Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering (CQISE), and the Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR).

Performance Objectives

Applicants should demonstrate the potential to be a recognized leader in the field of photonics, who will develop a productive, well-funded, and internationally prominent research program. Successful candidates will be expected to:

• foster cross-disciplinary research with sustained impact;
• develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program;
• have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring; and
• contribute to the teaching (graduate and undergraduate) and service missions of the University.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics or a closely related field. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a welcoming intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values (see below).

Desired: Candidates with an established research record are invited to apply. We are seeking candidates who, in addition to building their independent research program, will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring. Applicants should demonstrate the potential to be a recognized leader in the field of experimental photonics physics, who will develop a productive, well-funded, and internationally prominent research program.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2025 and the final deadline for application submission is November 1, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Michael Chini at chini.4@osu.edu.

Application materials submitted in Workday must include:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
• Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

All applicants will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references within 48-72 hours following the submission of application materials.

Additional Information:

The College

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Department Information

The Department of Physics at The Ohio State University is one of the university’s largest, offering a broad range of research areas and academic programs. As a department in the division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences in the College of the Arts and Sciences, the Department of Physics occupies the Physics Research Building as well as instructional and advising space in Smith Laboratory, the former home of the department. The department is the home to multiple internationally renowned centers and research facilities. The department currently has 50 faculty and approximately 60 postdoctoral researchers and research scientists, 210 graduate students, and 430 undergraduate majors. For more information, see: https://physics.osu.edu/about-us.

The University

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