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Tenure Track Faculty in Physics Experimental Optics and Photonics
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Position Number: 5686782
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Science - Physics

Tenure Track Faculty in Physics Experimental Optics and Photonics
9259BR
College of Science
COS School of Physics and Astronomy

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 15-Aug-2025

Detailed Job Description
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Experimental Optics and Photonics for Science and Quantum Technology. The position is anticipated to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, however appointment at a higher rank would be considered for candidates carrying commensurate qualifications and academic standing. The position start date is August 2025. We are particularly interested in applicants who will strengthen and extend existing collaborations within the School of Physics Astronomy, RIT's rapidly growing photonics and quantum communities, and with other regional partners, such as the AIM Photonics Institute. Areas of interest include experimental quantum optics and photonics and solid-state approaches to quantum technologies.

Applicants are expected to have the demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. They must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels of the physics curriculum, including quantum-related courses, such as quantum optics. They must also demonstrate the potential to mentor physics research students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

RIT and the School of Physics and Astronomy celebrate and respect diversity in all forms, including race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members from other historically marginalized identities are particularly encouraged to apply. RIT seeks candidates with demonstrated experience teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values of Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and diversity.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or other closely related fields, such as electrical engineering. Postdoctoral experience is required. Candidates must have strong communication skills and demonstrate an overall commitment to the educational, research, and teaching mission of the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Department/College Description
The School of Physics and Astronomy consists of 37 full-time faculty, 10 postdocs, 190 undergraduate physics majors, and 70 graduate students. The School offers BS, MS, and PhD programs in Physics and a MS/PhD program in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology. Faculty in the school currently also contribute to graduate programs in Materials Science & Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Sustainability, Imaging Science, Mathematical Modeling, and Applied & Computational Mathematics. The College of Science leads six of RIT's nine major research centers, namely, the Center for Advancing Scholarship to Transform Learning, the Center for Computational Relativity & Gravitation, the NanoPower Research Laboratory, the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics, the Center for Detectors, and the Digital Imaging & Remote Sensing Laboratory. Currently, RIT has identified five Signature Research Areas, and the College of Science leads three of them, i.e., the Future Photon Initiative, Frontiers in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. College of Science faculty also collaborate with the Center for Human-aware AI and the Computational Linguistics and Speech Processing Lab.

Rochester Institute of Technology has a strong and growing quantum science and engineering community. Current strengths are in nanophotonics and integrated photonic devices with strong collaborations between theorists and experimentalists. Active theoretical work centers on quantum optics, quantum state engineering, and quantum sensing. Experimental researchers have access to exceptional laboratory resources for design and simulation of electronic/photonic circuits and systems and a state-of-the-art microfabrication cleanroom facility that supports materials and processes for micro/nano devices. Much of the quantum information science and engineering efforts at RIT are part of the Future Photon Initiative, a cross-disciplinary research center with 21 faculty. Integrated photonics research at RIT partners with AIM Photonics for multi-project wafer runs fabricated in Albany, with additional packaging support through the AIM Photonics Testing, Assembly, and Packaging center in Rochester. A new regional dark fiber quantum network is being established between RIT and the University of Rochester. RIT maintains active collaboration with the Air Force Research Lab Quantum Group in Rome, NY. RIT is a founding organization of the SPIE Photonics for Quantum Conference.

Additional information about the RIT School of Physics and Astronomy can be found at https://www.rit.edu/science/school-physics-and-astronomy.

Required Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in physics or a closely-related field, such as electrical engineering
Demonstrated commitment to research and excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum
Ability to establish and maintain a vigorous program in quantum-related experimental physics development that augments our existing strengths
Demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to obtain external research funding
A commitment to the educational and teaching mission of the School of Physics and Astronomy
A commitment to including graduate and undergraduate students in research
Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to RIT's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Search: xxxxBR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter, and upload the following:

Statement of research goals and plans for securing external funding (not to exceed 3MB-4 pages)
Teaching philosophy statement (not to exceed 3 MB-4 pages)
Statement about contributions to diversity and inclusion, including philosophy and/or approach to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment (not to exceed 3MB-4 pages)

List of three current professional references, along with their contact information

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Candidates must include a statement about their contributions to diversity that includes a description of any previous activities mentoring members of historically excluded racial, gender, or other identities.

Candidates should arrange to have their three references send letters of support directly to Chair, Astronomical Instrumentation Faculty Search Committee, RIT School of Physics & Astronomy. These letters must be submitted to ttaphyssrch@rit.edu and must be in PDF format. Inquiries regarding the position may also be sent electronically to ttaphyssrch@rit.edu.

To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 15, 2024.

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Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 85000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:95000