The University of Texas at El Paso · 5 months ago
Research Assistant Professor in Microelectronics and Semiconductors (3 Positions)
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Texas at El Paso is inviting applications for three non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor positions in microelectronics and semiconductors. The role focuses on high-impact research, securing funding, managing research facilities, and mentoring students in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and support cutting-edge research in microelectronics, semiconductors, or related areas
Develop proposals and help secure extramural funding to support sustainable research activity
Collaborate with faculty within UTEP's semiconductor cluster and with external partners (e.g., universities, national labs, and industry)
Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and reports
Contribute to the management and technical advancement of UTEP's semiconductor research and teaching facility, including:
Stewardship of cleanroom and research infrastructure (e.g., fabrication and metrology equipment)
Development of new technologies and process capabilities
Training of graduate and undergraduate students and visiting researchers
Oversight and continuous improvement of facility operations
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field conducting research in microelectronics, semiconductors or related areas
Strong record of research productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and contributions to funded projects
Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to team-based research
Commitment to training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in a research setting
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
At least 2 years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience in a research-intensive environment such as a university, national laboratory, or industry R&D
Hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor research infrastructure (e.g., cleanroom operations, lithography, deposition, etching, metrology)
Demonstrated experience mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students, or postdoctoral researchers
Experience in proposal writing
A track record of securing extramural funding
Company
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.8MKey Investors
Google.orgNational Cancer InstituteU.S. Department of Education
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-04-06Grant· $1M
2022-09-13Grant· $0.55M
Leadership Team
Guadalupe V.
Senior Assoc. Vice President for Business Affairs/Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CGFM
Mark McGurk
CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs, CPA, CGFM
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