Assistant Professor of Experimental Quantum Light-Matter Interactions

Category:: Faculty Subscribe:: Department:: Physics, Harpur College Locations:: Binghamton, NY Posted:: Sep 24, 2025 Closes:: Open Until Filled Type:: Full-time Ref. No.:: 877 Position ID:: 193187 About Binghamton University: Thank you for considering Binghamton University in your search. About Binghamton University: Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. Job Description: The Department of Physics at Binghamton invites applications for a tenure-track position as Simons Empire Faculty Fellow to begin in Fall 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an outstanding candidate with expertise in experimental light-matter interactions and nonlinear optics/photonics, with an emphasis on ultrafast dynamics of quantum materials and/or quantum optics, sensing, and communications. Successful candidates are expected to have an outstanding research record, establish an independent research program, and make effective contributions to the Physics undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. This position is part of a prestigious four-faculty Simons Empire Faculty Fellowship cluster hire at Binghamton University, comprising two experimental physics positions and two mathematics positions. The cluster is designed to foster collaborative research at the intersection of quantum science and mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence, directly advancing the Simons Foundation's mission to push the frontiers of mathematics and basic sciences through interdisciplinary collaboration. While the primary expectation is that fellows will develop strong, independent research programs within their disciplines, the cluster also offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement. Fellows will receive dedicated startup support from the Simons Foundation. The start date for the position is August 17, 2026. For more information about the department, visit https://binghamton.edu/physics/ Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Physics, or a closely related field by August 17, 2026 Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience in Physics, or a closely related field Additional Information: Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form. 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Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following documents in a single PDF via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193187 Cover letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Statement of research interests Contact information for three professional references Applications received before November 16, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Initial interview may be conducted virtually.