Research Associate Professor — Nano-Optics & Ultrafast Spectroscopy

CHEManager International; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins.

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The NanoScience Technology Center at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a non-tenure-earning, Research Associate Professor position. This is a 12-month C&G funded position with an anticipated start date of December 4, 2026.

The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic research program in atomic, molecular, and optical sciences (AMOS), with a focus on nanoscale imaging and ultrafast spectroscopy of molecular aggregates in quantum plasmonic junctions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications.
• Experience in grant writing or participation in funded research.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Years of experience in a research position: Four (4) years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sponsored research projects.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to development of proposals for federal funding agencies (e.g., NSF, DOE, NIH, and DOD).
• Collaborate across UCF and external partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Grant writing

Publication record

Education

Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or related field

Job description

The NanoScience Technology Center at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a non-tenure-earning, Research Associate Professor position. This is a 12-month C&G funded position with an anticipated start date of December 4, 2026.

The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic research program in atomic, molecular, and optical sciences (AMOS), with a focus on nanoscale imaging and ultrafast spectroscopy of molecular aggregates in quantum plasmonic junctions.