Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Physics
Join Academia Sinica’s Institute of Physics as a tenure-track faculty member to lead an independent research program in a world-class, collaborative environment.
Best for:Outstanding physicists with a PhD and preferably postdoctoral experience seeking to lead independent research programs in a premier Taiwanese research institution.
Overview
Academia Sinica’s Institute of Physics (IOP) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all academic ranks, with a start date of September 1, 2027. The institute fosters a diverse and inclusive research environment, supporting fundamental physics across condensed matter, high-energy, and soft matter disciplines. Faculty members will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced computation, quantum materials synthesis, and optical microscopy, as well as shared core facilities in imaging, genomics, and high-performance computing. While teaching is optional, it is encouraged to support graduate education. Successful candidates will establish and lead internationally competitive research programs, contributing to the institute’s global reputation for excellence.
What you'll do
- Establish and lead an independent, internationally competitive research program aligned with IOP’s core strengths.
- Pursue fundamental research in physics, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and shared core resources.
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to advance interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Supervise PhD students through the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) and partner universities (optional but encouraged).
- Apply for internal and external funding from Academia Sinica and agencies like the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).
- Contribute to the institute’s commitment to graduate education through optional teaching activities.
- Engage with the academic community through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Physics or a closely related field
Language: English proficiency required; proficiency in Chinese is not required.
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record demonstrating research excellence.
- Proven ability to conduct independent research in physics.
- Strong publication record demonstrating research excellence.
- Experience in securing research funding or demonstrated potential to do so.
- Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- No residency or age restrictions specified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-01 · open until filled
Submit a cover letter, CV with publication list, research statement, up to five representative publications, and three or more letters of recommendation via the Academic Jobs Online portal. Applications received after October 1, 2026, may be reviewed until the positions are filled.
- Cover letter describing major research accomplishments
- Curriculum vitae with complete publication list
- Research statement
- Up to five representative publications
- Three or more letters of recommendation
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