Employment Opportunities
Clemson started with a graduating class of 37 in 1896. Today, Clemson University has become a strong force in higher education and gained national recognition in areas from academics to athletics. Throughout the past decade, the University has consistently been ranked among the top 25 public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. During this time, the number of student admission applications and prospective employee applications have almost doubled, and the number of graduate degrees awarded has more than doubled.
Clemson University and the College of Science are committed to building a community of inclusive excellence, where faculty scholars are dedicated to working and teaching in a multicultural environment. Located on Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson University is South Carolina’s public land-grant university. As a Carnegie R1 Institution, Clemson has excellent research resources
It’s a great time to be a Clemson Tiger, and it’s a great time to be part of the College of Science.
Faculty Openings
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Assistant Professor, Space Physics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of space physics, to start in 2025. The position is initially funded by the NSF Faculty Development in geoSpace Science (FDSS) program.
The department is seeking applications from individuals with expertise in magnetosphere-ionosphere-atmosphere coupling, from either modeling or data analysis/experiment. The successful candidate is expected to complement the atmosphere-ionosphere expertise of the existing space physics group by adding magnetosphere-ionosphere expertise and to educate the next generation of leaders in the space sciences.
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Assistant Professor
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University seeks candidates for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in experimental biophysics starting August 2025. The successful applicant will develop a research program at the frontier of biological physics/biophysics relevant to health-related sciences, contribute to developing the medical biophysics M.S. and Ph.D. program, and complement and extend existing research strengths.
The successful applicant will join a thriving Physics department with internationally-recognized, cutting-edge programs in experimental, computational and theoretical biological physics; single molecule biophysics; advanced materials; condensed matter theory; astrophysics; atmospheric and space physics; and experimental and theoretical quantum physics.
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School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Associate Professor
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University is seeking talented individuals for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position starting August 15, 2025. The position is geared towards individuals with expertise in statistics, and research interests in uncertainty quantification, design and analysis of computer experiments, topological data analysis and/or closely related fields. Recruiting will begin at the associate professor rank, but exceptional candidates for the rank of assistant professor will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in statistics and other related areas that are typically taught by faculty within the statistics and operations research division of the school. Specific desirable attributes for candidates include strong interest in: collaboration with faculty members within the school, interdisciplinary work with subject-matter researchers throughout the university, and building industrial partnerships.
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Current Staff Openings
To explore additional job openings in the College of Science as well as across Clemson University, visit the Clemson University Jobs website.
