Texas State University · 3 days ago
Endowed Chair in Semiconductor Research
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveTexas State University is seeking applications for an endowed chair at the rank of Professor to conduct research on semiconductor research. The role involves leading interdisciplinary collaboration, securing external funding, and teaching courses related to semiconductors.
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Responsibilities
Seek external funding and coordinate interdisciplinary grants with both internal and external collaborators
Conduct and publish original research on semiconductors
Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across the university
Develop and maintain an active research agenda
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on semiconductors and related subjects
Mentor and advise students
Contribute to the workforce development and development of the semiconductor curriculum
Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in a relevant field related to semiconductor research
Strong research record supported by external funding
Experience in semiconductor materials and quantum technologies
Experience in device design and architecture
Experience in simulation and modelling
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing
Experience in packaging and integration
Experience in AI applications in chips
Ability to seek external funding and coordinate interdisciplinary grants
Ability to conduct and publish original research on semiconductors
Ability to lead interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty
Ability to develop and maintain an active research agenda
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on semiconductors and related subjects
Ability to mentor and advise students
Ability to contribute to workforce development and development of the semiconductor curriculum
Participation in service activities at the department, college, and university levels
Company
Texas State University
Texas State University is the fourth-largest university in the state of Texas and has 10 colleges and 50 schools and departments.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (57)
2023 (33)
2022 (36)
2021 (18)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.54MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Cemetery AdministrationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-12-10Grant· $0.16M
2024-06-17Grant· $0.34M
2023-06-21Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Babatunde Adebiyi, PhD
Doctoral Candidate and Co-founder at SurgePower Materials
Eric Algoe
Executive Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
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