We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in theoretical condensed matter physics within the group of Prof. Ruixing Zhang at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The initial appointment will be one year, but is renewable for another one or two years, depending on the availability of funding and mutual agreement. The successful candidate is expected to explore new topological phenomena in quantum materials, in particular the interplay between topological physics and superconductivity, defects, strong correlations, quantum dynamics, etc.   

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field (degree to be completed no later than 08/31/2023). Candidate should have rich research experience and a strong publication record in theoretical quantum condensed matter physics, broadly defined. Research expertise on topological band theory and/or superconductivity will be a valuable asset, but is not required.

Applicants should provide: (1) A CV, including a publication list. (2) A statement of research interests and accomplishments. (3) A minimum of two letters of recommendation. Please send them to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on Dec. 1st, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department has an exemplary research record, with seven professors earning NSF CAREER awards in the past eight years, eight professors among the world’s top two percent of physicists based on citation count, the award of the prestigious American Physical Society 2021 Bonner Prize, eleven APS Fellows, and three AAAS Fellows. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is Tennessee’s flagship state research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates and a premier graduate institution with a number of nationally and internationally ranked programs and with national and international leadership in numerous fields.

The Department respects and values people of all races, genders, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and holds a deep commitment toward developing and promoting an inclusive community. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields, as well as, candidates who will contribute in meaningful ways to the equity and inclusion goals of the Department and University. The latter should be demonstrated in the candidate’s Statement of Equity and Inclusion.

The University’s campus is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, with easy access to miles of inland waterways, pristine state and national parks, diverse cultural opportunities, and a blend of convenient urban and rural living settings. Downtown Knoxville, adjacent to campus, is a thriving neighborhood filled with restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, and is home to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Knoxville Opera Company, annual international festivals, such as the Big Ears Music Festival, and seasonal and weekly events such as Jazz on the Square, Shakespeare on the Square, and the Farmers Market.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.