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Faculty Positions

FTPI Faculty Positions

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for two professorial appointments at William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI). Candidates with distinguished scholarly accomplishments in condensed matter and high-energy physics, broadly understood, will be considered. The University of Minnesota has strong and well-supported theoretical condensed matter and high-energy physics groups pursuing topics in various subfields of physics.    

The appointment is expected to be at the tenured faculty level (qualified applicants who are current assistant professors would be hired with tenure). The FTPI affiliation provides additional research opportunities through a reduced teaching load and extra research funds. The start date for this position is negotiable. 

For application information please see the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID: 364598

MIfA Faculty Position

The Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics (MIfA) within the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Astrophysics, to begin August 2025. The Institute has identified a particular strategic need in stellar astrophysics, but we are conducting a broad search spanning all areas of astrophysics. The intended rank is Assistant Professor, but applications at a more senior level will also be considered. 

For application information please see the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID: 364805.


The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Postdoctoral Associate Positions

Condensed Matter Theory

The Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI) and the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota are seeking to fill up to four postdoctoral positions in condensed matter theory. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 364681.

Glesener Research Group

The Glesener Group is looking for a postdoctoral associate with a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, or space physics. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID: 339603.

High Energy Experiment 

Post-Doctoral Associate - Experimental Collider Data Analysis reporting to Jeremiah Mans. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 365145. 

Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO)

Based on a joint NSF-DFG research project, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Potsdam invite applications to fill up to two postdoctoral positions. The positions are connected to the research groups of Prof. Michael Coughlin in Minnesota and Prof. Tim Dietrich in Potsdam. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 362667. 

Multi-Messenger Astronomy

Post-doctoral fellow in the field of multi-messenger astronomy with Professor. Michael Coughlin. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 360471.

DUNE, T2K/Super-K, NOvA Research (Wilking)

University of Minnesota Neutrino Group has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate position. Reporting to Professor Michael Wilking. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 

Post-Doctoral Associate (Kelly Research Lab2)

A post-doctoral appointment in the field of supernova and transient astronomy and/or galaxy-cluster strong gravitational lensing at the University of Minnesota. The postdoctoral scholar will work with Prof. Patrick Kelly to acquire observations, participate in data analysis, and prepare papers and proposals. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 359685.

Astrophysics

A post-doctoral appointment in the field of supernova and transient astronomy and/or galaxy-cluster strong gravitational lensing at the University of Minnesota. The postdoctoral scholar will work with Prof. Patrick Kelly to acquire observations, participate in data analysis, and prepare papers and proposals. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 359585.

NIRSpec Data James Webb Space Telescope 

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work with Professor Claudia Scarlata and collaborators at the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. The postdoc will work with NIRSpec spectroscopic data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 358825.

NASA Roman Project

The Roman Galaxy Redshift Survey (GRS) PIT seeks postdoctoral scholars to join our team as Roman Junior Scientists, with work focused on deliverables to the NASA Roman Project. Reporting to Professor Claudia Scarlata.  Specifically, the postdoc at the University of Minnesota will be responsible for  modeling  the galaxy populations required for the Roman simulations.. To apply, visit the University of Minnesota Human Resources website, Job ID, 358486. 


The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Researcher Positions

Researcher 5

Reporting to Professor Dan Dahlberg (part-time). For more information please see the UMN human resources job site under Job ID: 364720. 

Research Professional 1- Multi-messenger Astronomy

Reporting to Professor Michael Coughlin. For more informaiton please see the UMN human resources job site under Job ID: 362515

Research Professional 2 Safety Officer / Researcher NOvA Far Detector (Ash River, MN)

The NOvA Far Detector Lab Safety Officer/Researcher would orient, train, inspect and advise lab safety.  The lab safety officer will ensure a safe working environment for all areas of the lab, all employees, and all guests and visitors. For more information please see the UMN human resources job site under Job ID: 361675. 


The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Staff

No open staff positions at this time


The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.