A Ph.D. in Physics or related field and postdoctoral experience are required. Applicants should provide evidence of strong productivity and leadership in research. Externally funded research and teaching experience are considered a plus.  Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for forming interdisciplinary collaborations, the ability to involve both undergraduate and graduate students in research activities, and a commitment to educate a diverse body of students in a Hispanic Serving Institution.

The expected starting date of the position is September 1, 2021. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names & contact information of at least three references. In addition, applicants should submit a detailed research plan, including major equipment and start-up funding required for an operational laboratory.  Letters of references will be requested from short-listed candidates. Complete applications should be submitted online at http://careers.utrgv.edu. Electronic inquiries may be directed to Andreas.Hanke@utrgv.edu. Applications should be received by January 24, 2021 to receive full consideration. Evaluations of applicants will begin on January 25, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code 51.215(c) and the Texas Government Codes 411.094 (a)(2). All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC).