Job Description
About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Information Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Optics The Department of Physics at Florida International University invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (AMO), beginning in Fall 2026. The Department of Physics hosts active research groups in astronomy & astrophysics, nuclear & particle physics, biophysics, cognitive neuroimaging, condensed matter physics, and physics education. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and strong record of research in experimental AMO physics, especially with expertise in subfields that are relevant to Quantum Information Science. Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful applicant is expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to the department's educational mission. Qualified candidates should app