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Florida International University · 8 hours ago

Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering

positionMiami, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami, offering a diverse range of programs. They are seeking two full-time, tenure-track Associate Professors in Mechanical and Materials Engineering to focus on Quantum Science and Engineering, with responsibilities including research, teaching, and mentoring students.

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Responsibilities

Establish and sustain externally funded research programs appropriate to rank and to publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to the department's teaching mission by developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in quantum science, materials characterization, and related areas
Mentor graduate students and supervise doctoral research
Participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives
Contribute to curriculum development and engage in service activities at the department, college, and university levels

Qualification

Ph.D. in EngineeringQuantum materials researchSpectroscopic techniquesTeaching experienceResearch fundingCurriculum developmentInterdisciplinary researchService activitiesMentoring students

Required

Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrate a strong record of scholarly research with clear relevance to quantum materials
Research focuses on spectroscopic approaches for the characterization of quantum materials, including but not limited to optical, vibrational, electronic, ultrafast, and time-resolved spectroscopies
Establish and sustain externally funded research programs appropriate to rank
Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to the department's teaching mission by developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in quantum science, materials characterization, and related areas
Mentor graduate students
Supervise doctoral research
Participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives
Contribute to curriculum development
Engage in service activities at the department, college, and university levels

Company

Florida International University

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Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
dateFounded in 1965
location
Miami, Florida, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.fiu.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.95M
Key Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M

Leadership Team

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Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
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Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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