Open rank tenure-ineligible faculty in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Association of American Medical Colleges; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a tenure-ineligible research assistant professor to join a dynamic team at a prestigious university. This role focuses on innovative research in superconducting devices and terahertz technology, offering a vibrant interdisciplinary environment. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge projects, collaborate with renowned faculty, and contribute to impactful research addressing societal challenges. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive academic community, this position promises an exciting opportunity to advance your career while enjoying the cultural richness of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Expertise in microfabrication and cryogenics is essential.
• Experience with submillimeter-wave device modeling is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and support external funding initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and mentor students.

Skills

Microfabrication

Cryogenics

Submillimeter-wave device modeling

Thin film deposition

Metrology

SIS junctions

Traveling-Wave Kinetic Inductance amplifiers

Schottky barrier diodes

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Innovations in Fabrication (IFAB)

Far Infrared and Terahertz Laboratory (FIRTL)

Nanoscale Materials Characterization Facility (NMCF)

Job description

Position Description: The School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVa) seeks candidates for a tenure-ineligible research assistant professor position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The primary responsibilities include research, scholarship, and service to the department, university, and professional community. The compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will be expected to support their program through external funding, collaborative work, and expanding their research portfolio. This position is contingent upon funding availability.

Millimeter and Submillimeter Wave Superconducting and Semiconductor Position

The candidate should have expertise in microfabrication (including thin film deposition and characterization), cryogenics, and submillimeter-wave device/circuit modeling, metrology, and characterization. Experience with superconducting insulating superconducting (SIS) junctions, Traveling-Wave Kinetic Inductance Parametric amplifiers, and Schottky barrier diodes is desired. The candidate is expected to establish an innovative research program based on UVA's strengths in superconducting devices and terahertz technology, collaborating with faculty and scientists at UVA and beyond, generating proposals, and mentoring students.

The candidate should engage with ongoing projects at The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). They will utilize and support facilities such as the Innovations in Fabrication (IFAB) facility, Far Infrared and Terahertz Laboratory (FIRTL), and the Nanoscale Materials Characterization Facility (NMCF).

Department Environment and Location

The ECE Department at UVA offers a vibrant environment for interdisciplinary research in areas like machine learning, imaging, cyber-physical systems, embedded systems, communication networks, and sensor systems. Faculty benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and engage in research addressing societal challenges.

Charlottesville offers a thriving intellectual and cultural community, with access to recreational venues and convenient travel to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Research Triangle Park. The scenic Virginia countryside and a strong economy make Charlottesville a highly desirable location. For more information, see https://www.virginia.edu/life/Charlottesville.