Quantum Center Director & Research Leader

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University invites applications for the position of Scholar in Residence (Director) of the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center. The University seeks a visionary internationally recognized scholar-leader to run one of the nation’s most important initiatives at the intersection of quantum information science, HBCU research excellence, workforce development, and broadening participation in emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will maintain an active, externally funded research program while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a STEM field required.
• Experience leading quantum research or education programs preferred.
• Ability to secure external funding and manage sponsored research.

Responsibilities

• Advance strategic growth, research excellence, workforce development and long-term sustainability of the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center.
• Work full-time at Howard University, dedicating 40 hours per week to the Center.
• Lead and advance research and development activities aligned with the Center’s mission.
• Collaborate with the Center PI, staff, and sponsors; prepare technical and programmatic reports; develop high-impact research papers.
• Develop research collaborations, seminars, workshops, and related academic initiatives.
• Mentor students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with the Center.

Skills

Leadership

Research leadership

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Education

Ph.D. in STEM

Job description

Howard University invites applications for the position of Scholar in Residence (Director) of the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center. The University seeks a visionary internationally recognized scholar-leader to run one of the nation’s most important initiatives at the intersection of quantum information science, HBCU research excellence, workforce development, and broadening participation in emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will maintain an active, externally funded research program while