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Browse 47 open Physics positions at universities all over the world. Current vacancies include roles at University of Southampton, KAIST and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), among others. Openings are based in Highfield, Daejeon and Brussels. Advertised salaries in Physics currently range from GBP 37,369 to GBP 99,981 where disclosed. Physics appointments span research, teaching and professional streams — from casual talent pools to continuing positions. Listings are updated as institutions publish new roles, and each vacancy links to the official application page.
Research Fellow in Topological Photonics
Research Fellow in III-V Epitaxy for Optoelectronics
Open Faculty Positions - KAIST Graduate School of Quantum Science and Technology
Chief Technology Manager - Optics Pilot Line
PhD Research Fellow in atmospheric physics
Assistant/Associate Professor of Photonic Quantum Technologies
Research Associate in Microfluidics for Quantum Bio-Sensing
Research Associate in Complex Photonics
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Quantum Matter
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ultrafast Quantum-Enabled Immune Screening
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Biophysics
Research Associate in Magnetic Resonance Physics
Technician at Department Quantum Nanoscience
Technician afdeling Quantum Nanoscience
Postdoctoral Research Associate
KTP Associate in Building Physics Automation
Postdoc position in Integrated Lithium Niobate Photonics
Research Fellow (Quantum Materials Physics)
Research Fellow (Topological Polaritons)
Research Associate (Plasma Physics for Fusion Energy)
About Physics Academic Careers
Physics careers at universities around the world cover the full academic ladder — from casual and fixed-term contracts through to continuing and tenured appointments. Depending on the institution, openings in this area include research-focused roles funded by grants, teaching and coordination positions, and the professional posts that support physics departments day to day.
11 institutions are currently recruiting in Physics, with campuses hiring in Highfield, Daejeon, Brussels, Edinburgh and Hamilton. Every listing on this page links to the university's official application portal and displays the closing date and advertised salary where the institution discloses them — nothing is reposted or modified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Physics positions are open right now?
There are currently 47 open positions in Physics at universities worldwide, spread over 11 institutions. The list updates as universities publish and close vacancies.
Which universities are hiring in Physics?
University of Southampton, KAIST, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), University of Bergen and Heriot-Watt University, among others, have live Physics vacancies at the moment. Open a listing to see the campus and school advertising each role.
What do Physics roles pay?
Disclosed salaries for current Physics openings range from GBP 37,369 to GBP 99,981. Exact bands depend on each university's pay agreement and the academic level of the appointment.