Professor (Chaddick Chair in Opto-electronics)

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a distinguished academic for the prestigious Chaddick Chair in Opto-electronics. This role offers an opportunity to lead groundbreaking research in electro-optics while mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, the institution promotes a collaborative environment that values academic excellence and community wellbeing. Candidates with a strong track record in scholarship and leadership in multi-disciplinary research are encouraged to apply. This is a unique chance to contribute to a top-ranked engineering school in a vibrant city known for its cultural and economic strengths.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent is required for applicants.
• Demonstrated leadership in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-institutional collaborative research efforts.
• Develop next-generation electro-optic components and devices.

Skills

Leadership in research

Teaching skills

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary research

Vision for electro-optic components

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Professor (Chaddick Chair in Opto-electronics)

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

About the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the largest producers of electrical engineers and computer engineers in the United States. Almost 2,600 students are enrolled in the School's graduate and undergraduate programs, and in the last academic year, 801 degrees were awarded. All ECE undergraduate and graduate programs are in the top five of the most recent college rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

In addition to the main campus in Atlanta, Georgia, ECE also has permanent operations at Georgia Tech-Lorraine in France and Georgia Tech-Shenzhen in China. Graduate students who spend at least one semester each at three Georgia Tech locations (Atlanta, Lorraine, and Shenzhen) can earn the Georgia Tech Global Engineering Immersion Program (GEIP) Certificate when they receive the Georgia Tech M.S. degree.

Over 110 ECE faculty members are involved in 11 areas of research and education; bioengineering, computer systems and software, digital signal processing, electrical energy, electromagnetics, electronic design and applications, nanotechnology, optics and photonics, systems and controls, telecommunications, and VLSI systems and digital design; and the School is either home to or a key player in almost 20 research centers and consortia.

ECE is key to Georgia Tech's growing reputation as an internationally recognized educational and research and development university. ECE is firmly committed to sustaining excellence in traditional areas of strength and venturing into burgeoning areas of opportunity.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications from exceptional senior candidates working in the areas of electro-optics for the endowed position of the Chadwick Chair and Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar. Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent.

The school seeks individuals with demonstrated outstanding leadership in research and undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates should have an excellent record of scholarship. Of interest are candidates with an established and active record of accomplishment in leading large multi-institution and multi-disciplinary collaborative research efforts and a vision for developing the next generation of electro-optic components, devices and/or circuits.

Responsibilities

Candidates should have an excellent record of scholarship and an established and active record of accomplishment in leading large multi-institution and multi-disciplinary collaborative research efforts and a vision for developing the next generation of electro-optic components, devices and/or circuits.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted as .PDF.

Applications will be considered beginning October 1, 2023, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment.

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Linda Dillon, at [e-mail].