Research Associate Professor - Quantum Nanoscale Imaging

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

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 12-month, funded role focuses on atomic, molecular, and optical sciences, with emphasis on nanoscale imaging and ultrafast spectroscopy of molecular aggregates in quantum plasmonic junctions.

The successful candidate will lead and support sponsored research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, mentor students, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or 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.
• Experience with AFM, Raman spectroscopy, TERS, TEPL, nanofabrication.

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, DOD).

Skills

Grant writing

Communication

Teamwork

Research leadership

Mentoring

Publications

Years of research experience

Education

Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or related field

Tools

AFM

Raman spectroscopy

TERS

TEPL

Nanofabrication

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 12-month, funded role focuses on atomic, molecular, and optical sciences, with emphasis on nanoscale imaging and ultrafast spectroscopy of molecular aggregates in quantum plasmonic junctions.

The successful candidate will lead and support sponsored research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, mentor students, and contribute to