The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty position, beginning Fall 2027, in any area of gravitation, cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics. The position is intended to be tenure-track, but we can consider hiring at a higher level for a sufficiently senior applicant.
The position is associated with the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics (CGCA, Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics), whose members include eight faculty as well as postdoctoral researchers, staff scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students. The CGCA has memberships in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, NANOGrav, the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, VAST, and the Vera Rubin Observatory.
The successful applicant will establish an active and externally funded research effort, mentor student researchers, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, and provide service to the Physics & Astronomy Department and the university.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV with a list of publications, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for three professional references. Required qualifications include a PhD (or equivalent degree) in physics or a related field, and a minimum of two years of research experience in physics or astronomy. The strongest candidates will demonstrate history of quality research at the postdoctoral level, strengthen or complement CGCA research, and demonstrate promise in teaching and/or mentoring.
Application material must be submitted electronically to: https://apptrkr.com/9923936. Review of applications will begin after November 29, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials received after November 29, 2026 may not receive consideration.
Questions about the position should be directed to Amal Afifa at aiafifa(at)uwm.edu.