Optical Science Academic Job Rumors

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<fs xx-large>2026-27: Optical and Laser Science Faculty Postings </fs> //(moderated by the Utrafast Optical Phenomena Technical Group)//

A place for any faculty job posting for scientists experienced in the (broadly defined) areas of **Ultrafast Optical and Laser Sciences.**

**The page is managed by volunteers from the //Ultrafast Optical Phenomena Technical Group  of OPTICA// (formerly the Optical Society, OSA) [[https://www.optica.org/en-us/get_involved/technical_groups/ois/ultrafast_optical_phenomena_(ou)|Ultrafast Optical Phenomena Technical Group]]**. It is not run by or endorsed directly by Optica.

This Rumor Mill is inspired by the [[http://www.cmamorumors.org/doku.php?id=jobpostings2026|CMO/AMO Physics Faculty Rumor Mill]], but is focused on posting seeking applicants with interdisciplinary backgrounds common to the laser optical sciences.  This is a community bulletin board, we make no claim as to the accuracy of the rumors or jobs posted.

All permanent faculty job postings at Universities, National Labs or Institutes are welcome (i.e. tenure track, principal investigator roles). Please include a link to the job posting.** Non-permanent and Postdoc jobs should be posted at the [[start|Postdoc Hiring Rumor Mill]].
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Send questions/problems to Optica's OU TG-Chair [[graham@physics.oregonstate.edu]].

**How to Edit/Add job rumors**: simply click the user-friendly “**Edit**” button at the bottom of the table.  No registration is needed (//warning// anyone can modify them).

^  Research Field                                                                                    ^  Institution / Location                                                                                                                                             ^  Job Title                                                           ^  Deadline                                                                                     ^  placement rumors  |   |
| Place you faculty hire here                                                                        | Include link                                                                                                                                                        | e.g. Assistant Professor or higher (TT)                              |                                                                                               |                    |   |
| Experimental Quantum Science    | [[https://apply.interfolio.com/195358|Arizona State University]] | Assistant or Associate Professor                              | November 27, 2026 for full consideration (later applications may be reviewed until filled)    |                    |   |
| Physics and Astronomy - Precision Timing, Quantum Interconnects and Integrated Photonics, and PNT  | [[https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/bcas-assistant-professor-in-precision-timing-physics-astronomy-529953-alabama-united-states|University of Alabama]]                   | Tenure-track Assistant Professor                                     | August 15, 2026 for full consideration, but applications considered until position is filled  |                    |   |
| Assistant Professor in Photonics                                                                   | [[https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9665/assistant-professor/job|Utah State University]]                                                                           | Assistant Professor (Tenure track)                                   | until filled                                                                                  |                    |   |
| Materials Science and Engineering (in situ and operando X-ray characterization methods)            | Northwestern University                                                                                                                                             | Tenure-track faculty position                                        | November 21, 2026                                                                             |                    |   |
| Quantum Sensing                                                                                    | Indiana University, Bloomington                                                                                                                                     | Tenure-track Assistant Professor                                     | November 1, 2026                                                                              |                    |   |
|                                                                                                    | Experimental AMO Physics                                                                                                                                            | Rice University                                                      | Tenure-track faculty position                                                                 | Dec 15, 2026       |   |
| Experimental Photonics Physics                                                                     | [[https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Open-Rank-Tenure-Track-Faculty-Position-in-Experimental-Photonics-Physics_R159856|Ohio State University]]  | Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor  | November 1, 2026                                                                              |                    |   |

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