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The Department of Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from researchers across all branches of physics (theoretical and experimental) who aspire to build international research careers and establish dynamic research groups. As a leading institution in Portugal and Europe, IST provides an exceptional research environment with outstanding students, making it an ideal setting for cutting-edge research.
This initiative seeks to identify areas of research with high growth potential for the Department of Physics. In 2026, based on the results, we will launch international calls (Public Notice) to recruit tenure-track professors, primarily at the Assistant Professor level. Applications must be received by 5th September 2025 to ensure full consideration.

In this call, the Department of Physics is preferentially interested in applications for three Assistant Professor positions in the following scientific areas: ‘Astrophysics and Gravitation’, ‘Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics’, and ‘Condensed Matter and Nanotechnology’. The Department plans to open one Assistant Professor position in each of these areas.

We encourage applications from researchers with outstanding CVs, demonstrated scientific leadership, and a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven ability to secure grants, especially from international funding organisations. Learn more about the Department of Physics and its scientific areas on https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/.

Contact Instructions:

To apply, please send a single PDF document to eoi(at)fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line “EOI: [Your Name]”.The document should include the following items and must be addressed to Prof. Ilídio Lopes, President of the Department of Physics:

1. Motivation letter (one page): Clearly stating your preferred scientific area.
2. Curriculum vitae: Including a complete list of publications.
3. Achievements and publications (maximum two pages): Describe your three most significant achievements and up to five relevant publications from the past five years, detailing your specific contributions.
4. Research and teaching statement (maximum two pages): A concise overview of your future research plans and teaching interests.
5. References: Provide contact information (including email addresses) for two researchers or professors who will provide reference letters.

Reference letters should be sent directly by your referees to eoi@fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line “RL: [Your Name]”. These letters should attest to your scientific, pedagogical, professional, and ethical qualities. Please ensure they are submitted before the deadline. Additional information may be requested.

Deadline: Applications must be received by 5th September 2025 to ensure full consideration.

IST Councils Deadline: The IST councils will identify research areas of interest by the end of 2025, with international calls for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions expected to open by Public Notice around the beginning of Spring 2026.

Disclaimer: This announcement does not guarantee the opening of calls for tenure-track or permanent positions.

Requirements, Benefits, and Distinctive Environment

Expectations for Assistant Professors:

The Assistant Professors will be expected to:

Building a robust and autonomous research career with global recognition.
Establishing a research program that attracts competitive funding at both international and national levels.
Overseeing the supervision of PhD students, MSc students, and undergraduates.
Contributing to undergraduate (BSc) and graduate (MSc and PhD) teaching programs.

Engaging in faculty duties, fostering collegiality, and upholding ethical standards.

Requirements and desired skills:

Prospective researchers must have obtained a doctoral degree in Physics or a related field by the date of the upcoming opening. Preference will be given to researchers with a strong research track record and university-level teaching experience. The ability to foster an inspiring work environment and establish international scientific collaborations within and outside the university is highly valued. Additionally, researchers should demonstrate a strong motivation to implement their vision and establish an externally funded research program. Proficiency in English (there is no requirement to speak Portuguese) and strong communication skills are also essential qualifications.

Tenure track at IST-ULisboa:

This open search is for prospective researchers interested in applying for upcoming openings of tenure-track positions with an initial 5-year appointment. After this period of 5 years, and upon a successful evaluation, the temporary employment will be converted into a permanent position. During the probationary 5-year period the juniorfaculty member will undergo a Mentoring Program that promotes their integration and adaptation to the IST culture. The objective of the program is to accelerate the development of an academic career with international impact, exhibiting scientific and academic leadership. The Program also supports junior faculty members through a financial start-up package, an incentive to partial sabbatical leaves abroad during the tenure track period, as well as access to an internal ERC Acceleration Program.

Salary and benefits:

IST-ULisboa is a public institution that offers competitive salaries and benefits in accordance with national laws and regulations. These include the possibility to subscribe to the healthcare plan for civil servants, benefiting from a wide choice of private and public national health services at reduced prices, the use of maternity license and paternity leavein case of childbirth, and other social benefits. IST faculty members may receive a supplement to their salary in retribution for participating in R&D projects.

IST is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that highly values diversity and is committed to supporting and encouraging applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

About IST (ULisboa)

As Portugal’s top Engineering, Science, and Technology school and one of Europe’s premier institutions, IST offers an inspiring world-class learning environment and drives impactful research worldwide. It’s remarkable achievements, distinct institutional profile, strategic Lisbon location, and exceptional students, alumni, faculty, and staff underscore its global appeal. IST fosters a unique and multidisciplinary scientific atmosphere, bridging competencies across diverse engineering and fundamental science disciplines. This compelling environment attracts the finest Portuguese graduates and undergraduates aspiring to achieve impactful international careers in Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Notably, IST proudly hosts Portugal’s leading scientific community in theoretical and experimental physics and related fields, actively engaging in major international organizations like ESA, ESO, ITER, and CERN. With 8 Research Institutes and 25 Research Centres, IST stands as a pioneering hub of knowledge and innovation.

The Department of Physics of IST has the nation’s most prolific researchers in Physics. Their outstanding expertise draws students with top academic achievements from all regions of the country, fostering a vibrant academic community committed to pushing the boundaries of physics and related fields.

Please find here full details.

The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at The University of Chicago invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. The Research Assistant Professor will work in the field of experimental cosmic microwave background research, in particular Professor Jeff McMahon’s group focused on the Simons Observatory project and the Metamaterial Laboratory, and contribute to the department’s experimental CMB program. The person hired will be responsible for development of hardware, software, and analysis for these and future experiments. Application deadline July 4th 2025.

The term of the appointment will be for up to three years with the possibility of renewal, and is expected to begin in autumn 2025.

This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits can be found here: https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in physics or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of related experimental experience, beyond Ph.D. training.
  Application Instructions

The following materials are required:

• Cover letter;
• CV;
• Statement of research interests and future plans;
• Minimum of two confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s academic jobs Website.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding experimental physicist to a continuing position of Lecturer Level B. The successful candidate will work alongside the other members of the physics discipline at the University of Adelaide. We are looking to add to and/or augment areas of existing strengths in experimental physics around gravitational wave detection.

Physics at The University of Adelaide has broad interests in experimental physics. The University hosts the Adelaide nodes of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav ), and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science. The group forms a major part of the university-funded Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), and has strong research programs in quantum materials and lasers. The School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences hosts strong research groups contributing experimentally to the ATLAS, Belle II, IceCube, CTA, HESS, LIGO, SABRE and Pierre Auger experiments. Close collaboration with theorists is actively encouraged.

Lecturer (Level B, $107,276 – $126,894 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

To be successful at Level B you will need:

• A PhD in experimental physics, or equivalent higher degree, in an area that aligns with and/or augments existing and emerging strengths in experimental physics at The University of Adelaide.
• A commitment to excellence in relevant areas of experimental physics, in particular to gravitational wave discovery and detection.
• Demonstrated publication track record in relevant areas of experimental physics in leading academic journals.
• A strong interest in and commitment to the delivery of quality undergraduate education.
• Experience in and/or enthusiasm for the supervision of graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team in a complex setting.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Very good organisational and management skills.
• Advanced analytic and computational skills, including the demonstrated ability to perform numerical and symbolic calculations.

Senior Lecturer (Level C, $130,810 – $150,431 per annum) plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

To be successful at Level C you will also need:

• A PhD in experimental physics, or equivalent higher degree, in an area that aligns with or augments existing and emerging strengths in experimental physics at The University of Adelaide.
• A commitment to excellence in relevant areas of experimental physics, in particular to gravitational wave discovery and detection.
• Demonstrated publication track record in relevant areas of experimental physics in leading academic journals.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and an excellent track record relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated commitment to and evidence of the delivery of quality undergraduate education.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduate research students.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team in a complex setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Very good organisational and management skills.
• Advanced analytic and computational skills, including the demonstrated ability to perform numerical and symbolic calculations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs — including significant industry, government and community collaborations — offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature — not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour — provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty’s broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form.

Please submit your:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of research interests
• statement addressing the selection criteria as listed in the Selection Criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 30 June 2025

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact either:

Professor David Ottaway,
Discipline Lead for Physics
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences
P: +61 (8) 8313 0998
E: david.ottaway(at)adelaide.edu.au

Professor Christopher Sumby
Head of School
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences
E: christopher.sumby(at)adelaide.edu.au

You’ll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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Advertised: 29 May 2025 12:00 AM
Applications close:30 Jun 2025 11:55 PM

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