Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics Focusing on Systems Neuroscience, U Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, US
Woodrow Shew
The Department of Physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics focusing on neuroscience and/or biophysics.
Ideal candidates will have a strong record of impactful research in quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial biophysics, or molecular biophysics. Potential for building productive collaborations with existing neuroscience/biophysics labs in the department and beyond is valued. Successful candidates will also be expected to have strong commitment to mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students and the service efforts of the university.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment.
• A demonstrated record of exceptional research in neuroscience and/or biophysics.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated expertise that builds on existing strengths of the department’s neuroscience and biophysics labs: quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial and/or molecular biophysics.
• Record of successful publication and funding in these areas.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, exceptional teaching and mentoring at the graduate level and undergraduate level.
• Strong potential for collaborations with existing neuroscience and/or biophysics labs in the department and elsewhere.
Timeline and how to apply:
• Applications must be submitted through this site: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Physics_R0077898-1?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249
• Applications will be reviewed starting on January 15, 2026
• Interviews will be in early spring 2026
• The target start date is August 2026.
The Community:
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
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