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Assistant Professor of ECE in Quantum and Photonics

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Position description

The UC San Diego Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank in our dynamic and rapidly growing department. The department is looking for exceptional candidates in two broad areas: Quantum Science and Technology with special emphasis on quantum devices, materials, and communications; and Photonics with special emphasis on Nanophotonics, Si-photonics, and Advanced optical circuits and systems for optical and hybrid optical/electronic information processing.

ECE is part of the Jacobs School of Engineering committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff and student body. Faculty in the department benefit from the presence of numerous major research centers, including the Center for Wireless Communications (CWC), the Qualcomm Institute (QI), the Center for Machine Integrated Computing & Security (MICS), the Center for Wearable Sensors (CWS), the Center for Information Theory and Applications (ITA), the Center for Memory Recording Research (CMRR), the Center for Networked Systems (CNS), the Contextual Robotics Institute (CRI), and the Power Management Integration Center (PMIC) which provide unique opportunities and resources. Faculty also benefit from the presence of the Jacobs School’s leadership in fostering interdisciplinary basic research and collaborations with industry. More information can be found at http://www.ece.ucsd.edu.

We are looking for applicants with outstanding research credentials. As such, applicants are expected to lead a vigorous research program and will be required to teach university students. We seek applicants passionate about working with graduate students and training the next generation of researchers. In addition to the highest standards of scholarship, teaching, and professional activity, successful candidates will have potential or demonstrated contributions to a climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. Review of applications will commence on December 9, 2022.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications in conformance with University of California policies.

For applicants with interest in spousal/partner employment, please see the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. or advancement to candidacy in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related disciplines at the time of application.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity and C2D Expectations site for more information.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03426

Help contact: r4figueroa@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA