Thank you for your interest in job opportunities with the Department of Physics. We are currently conducting a search for the following positions:
Faculty Searches
The Physics Department at the University of California, Berkeley is actively recruiting for multiple tenure track Assistant Professor positions:
Atomic, Molecular, & Optical (AMO) Physics Theory
We welcome applicants from across the full range of theoretical AMO subfields, especially those who will make fundamental contributions to theory and exhibit strong synergy with experimental AMO research. Candidates from subfields in quantum simulation, many-body quantum mechanics, emergent phenomena and entangled systems, connections to quantum information science, quantum optics, precision measurement and tests of fundamental physics, ultracold molecules and chemistry, ultrafast optics, and others are encouraged to apply.
For details and to apply, visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05460
Condensed Matter Experiment
We welcome applicants across all areas, including but not limited to, quantum magnetism, topological phases, unconventional superconductivity, spintronics, and novel quantum order arising in exotic materials in three dimensional and low dimensional systems, such as van der Waals and layered heterostructures. Areas of expertise of interest include, but are not limited to, the synthesis of bulk and thin film materials, advanced spectroscopic and scattering techniques, quantum and mesoscopic transport, and microscopic imaging and scanning probe techniques. We also encourage applications at the interface of condensed matter physics and quantum information science.
For details and to apply, visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05490
Open Search
We welcome applicants in a broad open search in space sciences, astrophysics, and experimental nuclear and particle physics. Areas of emphasis include space sciences, theory or experiment, including space and solar plasma physics, gravitational waves, black hole imaging, gamma ray astrophysics, multi-messenger astronomy, radio cosmology, cosmic rays, and dark matter; astrophysics experiment, including gravity wave detection and space plasma physics; observational and theoretical astrophysics focused on the use and development of data science techniques and machine learning; and experimental nuclear and particle physics focused on fundamental symmetries of nature, including CP and time reversal symmetry, family and lepton number symmetries, and matter-antimatter symmetry. Applicants must submit a separate application to each position of interest.
For details and to apply, visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05524
Academic Student Employees (ASE)
The Physics Department at the University of California, Berkeley hires graduate and undergraduate students for Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) and Reader positions on a semester basis. For more information and application instructions, please click here.
Open Positions
Lecturer Pool - Physics (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04104
To search all current academic positions in the department, please go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply and scroll down to "Physics". To find current staff openings, go to http://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings.html and enter the keyword "physics" once you are on the job listings page.