Research Scientist

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan (TSERS)

Holiday leave

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro seeks a Research Scientist to design and implement education and workforce development activities enabling HBCU faculty to conduct research and development using trapped-ion quantum computing systems.

The role focuses on building evidence-based interventions to recruit and retain trainees in the QISE ecosystem and providing administrative support for Duke NQVL workforce and education initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD required from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience.
• All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement education and workforce development activities enabling HBCU faculty to conduct research and development using trapped-ion quantum computing systems.
• Provide administrative and logistical support in the design and implementation of all Duke NQVL workforce and education development activities.

Skills

Mentoring students

Learning materials design

Experimental design in quantum systems

Component design for trap ion systems

Education

PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position

The Research Scientist will design and implement education and workforce development activities that effectively enable HBCU faculty to conduct research and development using trapped-ion quantum computing systems. The Research Scientist will contribute to the design of evidence-based interventions to enhance the recruitment and retention of talented trainees to the QISE ecosystem. The Research Scientist will provide administrative and logistical support in the design and implementation of all Duke NQVL workforce and education development activities.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

The Research Scientist will design and implement education and workforce development activities that effectively enable HBCU faculty to conduct research and development using trapped-ion quantum computing systems. The Research Scientist will contribute to the design of evidence-based interventions to enhance the recruitment and retention of talented trainees to the QISE ecosystem. The Research Scientist will provide administrative and logistical support in the design and implementation of all Duke NQVL workforce and education development activities.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral Research University dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The College of Science and Technology enrolls over 2290 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.

The Department of Biology’s core mission encompasses excellence in teaching, cutting-edge research, and meaningful service to both students and the broader community. The Department of Biology currently has 24 full-time faculty members to support the teaching and research needs of our undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment currently is over 835 Biology majors. The MS graduate enrollment averages 15 students, and we train PhD students as part of the AST program in Applied Bioscience with an enrollment of 30 PhD students.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of Experience.
• All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Experience with executing experiments related to trap ion quantum computers.
• Experience designing and constructing components of trap ion systems.
• Experience designing learning materials related to trap ion systems.
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title: Research Scientist

Position Number: 007622

Recruitment Salary Range: to commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 08/31/2027

Organizational Division: Biology Dept

Organizational Location: College of Science and Technology

Organizational Unit: Biology Dept

Work Arrangement Eligibility

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Compliance and Eligibility Statements

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively inclusive employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.