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Assistant Professor in AMO Physics - #Faculty

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MDFull-time$114–149K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$114–149K/yr
Location
Baltimore, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Johns Hopkins University seeks an Assistant Professor in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. Areas of interest include quantum information and sensing, quantum optics and metrology, quantum simulation and many-body physics, precision measurements, searches for physics beyond the Standard Model, and related fields. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Experimental AMO PhysicsQuantum Information and SensingQuantum Optics and MetrologyQuantum Simulation and Many-Body PhysicsPrecision MeasurementsPhysics Beyond the Standard ModelResearchTeaching

Qualifications

PhD in Physics or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. The areas of interest include quantum information and sensing, quantum optics and metrology, quantum simulation and many-body physics, precision measurements and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model, and related work in fields closely allied with AMO physics. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program and to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should have a PhD in Physics or related field.

Salary: $113,500-149,000

Applicants should submit application materials via Interfolio. Materials should include a letter expressing interest, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a teaching statement, and a short description of research plans. Applicants should have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf to the same webpage. If you have questions concerning Interfolio, please call (877) 977-8807 or email [email protected]. You may also contact Fawn Torcisi at [email protected]. If you have questions about the search please contact the chair of the search committee, David DeMille ([email protected]).

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations at Johns Hopkins University for disabilities, medical conditions (including medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), accessibility, or religious reasons, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Background Checks

After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether a candidate's conviction history is job-disqualifying, the University considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job being sought.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.

Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those candidates who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Job Type: Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 2,964 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$114–149K/yr
  • Maryland median$150–250K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$115–165K/yr798 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $131K, is 39% below the Maryland median midpoint ($215K) — in the lowest quarter of Professor salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Professor jobs in Maryland and 2,964 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (361 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,849 of the 2,964 open Professor jobs (62%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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