Assistant Professor Of Physics

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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Quantitative systems neuroscience
Statistical physics of living systems
Brain-gut-microbiome interactions
** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics with a focus on neuroscience and/or biophysics, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background in relevant fields and a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. **

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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** The University of Arkansas is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics with a focus on neuroscience and/or biophysics, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background in relevant fields and a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • quantitative systems neuroscience
  • statistical physics of living systems
  • brain-gut-microbiome interactions
  • computational/theoretical neuro/bio
  • advanced machine learning/data analytics
  • microbial biophysics
  • molecular biophysics

Nice-to-have

  • building productive collaborations
  • mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
  • teaching graduate and undergraduate students

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated record of exceptional research
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Sponsorship: available

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