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Physics roles in the U.S. span national laboratories, semiconductor firms, medical device companies, and university research departments, most of which have active H-1B visa filing histories. Specialty occupation status is well-established for physicists, and employers regularly sponsor both cap-subject and cap-exempt petitions for research and applied roles.
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The Department of Physics at Seton Hall University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Physics & Engineering, starting in Fall 2027. We seek an outstanding scholar advancing computational science and theoretical methods in physics, applied physics, or engineering. Priority will be given to candidates specializing in plasma physics and engineering, semiconductor physics, or materials science. Key areas of interest include computational modeling and simulation, theory-driven research, high-performance computing, and machine learning/AI applications in STEM. Interdisciplinary researchers who bridge these domains are strongly encouraged to apply. While computation and theory are preferred, exceptional experimentalists whose research integrates computational or theoretical components within our priority areas will also be considered. The successful candidate will build a prominent, externally funded research program, leverage high-performance computing resources, and actively mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program in applied physics or engineering, with priority given to computational and theoretical work.
- Use high-performance computing and modern computational methods to address significant scientific or engineering questions.
- Integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence, where appropriate, into research, modeling, simulation, data analysis, or scientific discovery.
- Teach 18 credits per academic year in undergraduate and graduate physics, applied physics, and engineering courses, including fundamental lecture or laboratory courses as needed.
- Develop new courses that strengthen the Department’s offerings in computational physics, applied physics, and engineering.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development.
- Advise physics students and contribute service to the Department, University, profession, and broader community.
- Build interdisciplinary collaborations within STEM and with external academic, government, or industry partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Evidence of the potential to establish a productive, independent research program.
- Demonstrated preparation to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Commitment to mentoring and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications:
- Expertise in computational science or theoretical physics and engineering, especially in plasma physics and engineering, semiconductor physics, or materials science.
- Experience developing and using numerical models, large-scale simulations, scientific software, or data-intensive computational workflows.
- Experience with high-performance computing environments, including parallel or distributed computing.
- Experience applying machine learning or artificial intelligence to scientific or engineering research.
- A record of peer-reviewed scholarship and strong potential to secure external research support.
- Potential to complement existing departmental strengths and contribute to interdisciplinary research and curricular development.
- For experimental candidates, a research program that connects productively with computation, theory, advanced data analysis, or the Department’s priority areas.
Licenses and Certificates:
N/A
Salary Range:
$64,500-$71,600
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae; a research statement describing current work, future plans, anticipated computing needs, and opportunities for student involvement; a teaching statement; a statement describing their approach to inclusive excellence in teaching, mentoring, and academic community-building; and the names and full contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin in late Fall 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the Chair of Search Committee, Prof. Jose L. Lopez, e-mail: jose.lopez1@shu.edu
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
LOCATION
South Orange, New Jersey
Job Type: Full-time
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Physics at Seton Hall University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Physics & Engineering, starting in Fall 2027. We seek an outstanding scholar advancing computational science and theoretical methods in physics, applied physics, or engineering. Priority will be given to candidates specializing in plasma physics and engineering, semiconductor physics, or materials science. Key areas of interest include computational modeling and simulation, theory-driven research, high-performance computing, and machine learning/AI applications in STEM. Interdisciplinary researchers who bridge these domains are strongly encouraged to apply. While computation and theory are preferred, exceptional experimentalists whose research integrates computational or theoretical components within our priority areas will also be considered. The successful candidate will build a prominent, externally funded research program, leverage high-performance computing resources, and actively mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program in applied physics or engineering, with priority given to computational and theoretical work.
- Use high-performance computing and modern computational methods to address significant scientific or engineering questions.
- Integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence, where appropriate, into research, modeling, simulation, data analysis, or scientific discovery.
- Teach 18 credits per academic year in undergraduate and graduate physics, applied physics, and engineering courses, including fundamental lecture or laboratory courses as needed.
- Develop new courses that strengthen the Department’s offerings in computational physics, applied physics, and engineering.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development.
- Advise physics students and contribute service to the Department, University, profession, and broader community.
- Build interdisciplinary collaborations within STEM and with external academic, government, or industry partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Evidence of the potential to establish a productive, independent research program.
- Demonstrated preparation to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Commitment to mentoring and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications:
- Expertise in computational science or theoretical physics and engineering, especially in plasma physics and engineering, semiconductor physics, or materials science.
- Experience developing and using numerical models, large-scale simulations, scientific software, or data-intensive computational workflows.
- Experience with high-performance computing environments, including parallel or distributed computing.
- Experience applying machine learning or artificial intelligence to scientific or engineering research.
- A record of peer-reviewed scholarship and strong potential to secure external research support.
- Potential to complement existing departmental strengths and contribute to interdisciplinary research and curricular development.
- For experimental candidates, a research program that connects productively with computation, theory, advanced data analysis, or the Department’s priority areas.
Licenses and Certificates:
N/A
Salary Range:
$64,500-$71,600
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae; a research statement describing current work, future plans, anticipated computing needs, and opportunities for student involvement; a teaching statement; a statement describing their approach to inclusive excellence in teaching, mentoring, and academic community-building; and the names and full contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin in late Fall 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the Chair of Search Committee, Prof. Jose L. Lopez, e-mail: jose.lopez1@shu.edu
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
LOCATION
South Orange, New Jersey
Job Type: Full-time
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
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Translate your physics credentials for USCIS
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the offered role. A degree in applied physics, condensed matter, or optics maps cleanly to most industry positions. If your specialty is niche, get a credential evaluation that explicitly connects coursework to the job's technical requirements.
Target cap-exempt employers to avoid the lottery
Universities, national laboratories like Argonne or Oak Ridge, and affiliated nonprofit research institutions file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap entirely. Pursuing roles at these employers means no lottery risk and year-round filing, which matters if you're on a tight OPT timeline.
Search LCA filings by physics occupation codes
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings under physics-specific SOC codes. This surfaces which companies have actively sponsored physicists, not just whether they sponsor H-1B visas broadly across any role.
Verify prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your physics SOC code before evaluating any offer.
Clarify the petition type during the offer stage
Ask the hiring team whether they're filing a cap-subject or cap-exempt petition and whether they intend to use premium processing. For cap-subject petitions, your start date is fixed at October 1, so confirm the employer's H-1B filing calendar aligns with your authorization end date.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation eligibility
Physics roles require demonstrating that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. The O*NET occupation profile for physicists shows job zone, education requirements, and core knowledge areas your employer can reference when building the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Physics: Frequently Asked Questions
Do physics jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Physics roles consistently meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the work normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in physics or a closely related field. USCIS has approved physicists across sectors including semiconductor research, medical imaging, defense contracting, and academic institutions. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the I-129 petition using job duties and industry norms.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for physicists?
National laboratories, semiconductor manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace and defense contractors, and research universities all have established H-1B filing histories for physics roles. Universities and affiliated nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file at any time of year without entering the lottery. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate by searching physics-specific occupation codes.
Can I get an H-1B for a physics role that mixes research and engineering tasks?
Yes, as long as the core duties require a degree in physics or a directly related field like materials science, electrical engineering, or optical engineering. USCIS looks at whether the theoretical and practical knowledge of the specialty is the dominant requirement. Hybrid roles are common in industry labs, and employers routinely sponsor them successfully when the job description clearly ties duties to degree-level physics knowledge.
How does the H-1B cap affect my physics job search timeline?
Cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date, which means you need a signed offer and a sponsor ready to file roughly six months before you can begin work. If your OPT or STEM OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap rules may bridge the gap. Targeting cap-exempt employers at universities or national labs eliminates the lottery entirely and allows start dates at any time of year.
What should I ask an employer before accepting a physics offer with H-1B sponsorship?
Ask whether they're filing cap-subject or cap-exempt, whether they'll use premium processing, and who handles the filing internally or which firm they use. Confirm that the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location, which you can independently verify using the OFLC Wage Search before signing. Employers are legally required to pay the higher of the actual or prevailing wage once the LCA is certified.