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An established industry player seeks a tenure-track faculty member specializing in Quantum Technologies. This role involves leading innovative research in quantum sensing and networks, contributing to a vibrant academic community, and mentoring the next generation of scientists. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and engage in teaching, research, and curriculum development. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the burgeoning quantum technology ecosystem in the Mohawk Valley, fostering innovation and advancing knowledge in this cutting-edge field.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Quantum Technologies
Category: Academic
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Department: Utica
Locations: Utica, NY
Posted: Apr 22, 2025
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Exempt
Ref.No.: Poly S25-18
PositionID: 187546
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About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:
SUNY Polytechnic Institute, located in Utica, N.Y., is a vibrant and inclusive community where students, faculty, and staff are empowered through a forward-looking STEAM education and dynamic campus experience. As New York State's premier public polytechnic, SUNY Poly fosters innovation and interdisciplinary learning across its four colleges--Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences--preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, SUNY Poly advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions--locally in the Mohawk Valley and globally across diverse communities.
Job Description:
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Quantum Sensing or Networks. The successful candidate will have expertise in the development and application of quantum technologies for sensing and networking, including but not limited to quantum communication, quantum-enhanced metrology, and quantum network protocols. We are looking for individuals who can build a collaborative research program, contribute to the university's strategic focus on quantum science, and educate and mentor the next generation of scientists. We also seek individuals that are eager to help SUNY Poly strengthen its presence within the Mohawk Valley's burgeoning quantum technology ecosystem, which includes quantum research teams located at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate in Rome, NY. AFRL is also home to a quantum-focused Extreme Computing Facility in partnership with the Innovare Advancement Center at the Griffiss Institute, a nonprofit talent and technology accelerator for the United States Department of Defense, to drive open innovation and collaboration at Innovare Advancement Center.
We are eager to hear from candidates withdemonstrated commitments to both teaching and research, and a commitment to cultivating diversity inthe university and professional work environment.
The successful candidate will:
Salary:$90,000 - $100,000 Assistant, $100,000 - $110,000 Associate, $110,000 - $140,000 Full Professor
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Additional Information:
SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
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Application Instructions:
Only complete applications will be considered. Interested applicants should submit a full c.v., contact information for three references, a letter of application, teaching statement, research statement, and diversity statement, along with the SUNY Polytechnic Institute employment application. Applicants should include a description of current and future research interests, including a discussion of opportunities to develop or continue externally funded research.
SUNY Poly supports efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEAM. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.