Columbia University
The Department of Physics at Columbia University is seeking an Assistant Professor to begin on July 1, 2027, with a 50/50 joint appointment at the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) of the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute. The role involves conducting pioneering theoretical and computational research in quantum condensed matter physics while teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Physics or a related field and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1754
Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, founded in 1754. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across arts and sciences, engineering, business, law, medicine, journalism, and international affairs, and is known for high-impact research and scholarship. Columbia emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry, public engagement, and global partnerships, attracting a diverse international student body and distinguished faculty. Its Morningside Heights campus and affiliated institutions (including Columbia Medical Center and Columbia Business School) contribute to major advances in science, the humanities, and public policy.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
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4.2 / 5
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