Job Summary

The School of Physics (https://physics.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position at the interface between machine learning and physics. Applicants will be considered at all ranks. We anticipate hiring faculty working on advancing machine learning methodology as applied to quantum science, astrophysics, physics of living systems, nonlinear science, soft matter physics or other related areas. The faculty will be part of a new initiative to catalyze machine-learning-driven research in the School of Physics and will benefit from substantial expertise and resources in artificial intelligence and machine learning that already exist in the Colleges of Sciences, Engineering, and Computing. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students at all levels. Appointments at senior ranks will be considered for candidates with established and internationally recognized research programs.  

Responsibilities

• Perform groundbreaking research at the interface between machine learning and quantum science, astrophysics, physics of living systems, nonlinear science, soft matter physics or other related areas. 
• Tenure-track academic faculty members maintain research portfolios that are supported by grants and contracts with federal and state agencies, private foundations, and/or industry. 
• Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students at all levels.  
• Contribute to the governance and operation of the School of Physics and the Institute. 
• Communicate scientific advances through publication and outreach to the scientific community and public at large. 

Required Qualifications

• Candidate is expected to have received a Doctorate in Physics or a related discipline. 
• Candidate is expected to have a record of success in advancing methodology and applications of machine learning in Physics. 
• Appointments at senior ranks will be considered for candidates with established and internationally recognized research programs. 

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit the following materials: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications, (3) a statement of research interests (up to 3 pages), and (4) a description of teaching and mentoring plans. In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three confidential reference letters to be submitted to Facultysearch_AIML25@gatech.edu 

• The applicants should also include the references' names and contact information in the application packet.   
• Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files only via CAREERS at https://hr.gatech.edu/careers 
• Complete applications received by November 15 will receive full consideration, but the search will continue until the position is filled. 

Contact Information

For additional information about this job opening, please contact Dr. Roman Grigoriev at Facultysearch_AIML25@gatech.edu

About the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology 

The School of Physics at Georgia Tech currently has 52 academic faculty, and its graduate program is ranked 21st in the nation by US News and World Report. The School has a broad research program with strengths in astrophysics, condensed matter, atomic, molecular and optical physics, physics of living systems, nonlinear science and soft matter physics. The School is also a key player in interdisciplinary initiatives established within Georgia Tech, such as quantum systems, neuroscience, microbial dynamics, planetary sciences, and data science/machine learning. Its student body comprises more than 150 graduate students (Ph.D and Masters) and over 270 undergraduate majors. 

Location

Atlanta, GA

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.