He became professor of theoretical physics at the University of Bordeaux on 13 October 1894 but a move to Paris, which a scientist of his outstanding ability would naturally expect, was blocked.
Siya ay naging propesor ng panteorya physics sa University of Bordeaux sa 13 Oktubre 1894 ngunit isang lumipat sa Paris, na kung saan ang isang siyentipiko ng kanyang natitirang kakayahan ay natural inaasahan, ay hinarangan.