Assistant Professor in Intelligent Systems Engineering - Quantum Photonics and Nanoscale Optics Engineering

Indiana University, United States

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Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Title Assistant Professor in Intelligent Systems Engineering - Quantum Photonics and Nanoscale Optics Engineering
Appointment Status Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Intelligent Systems Engineering
Position Summary
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in experimental Quantum Photonics and Nanoscale Optics Engineering in the Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering (ISE) to begin in August 2022. ISE is a diverse department exploring the applications of modern computing and technology across a broad range of areas, from sensors to robotics to high performance computing to bioengineering. This position is part of IUB’s Emerging Areas of Research initiative that is funding significant growth in these areas through the Quantum Science and Engineering Center (IU-QSEc: https://qsec.sitehost.iu.edu/ ).   
Candidates should show commitment to the collaborative and transdisciplinary development of the IU-QSEc and ISE’s activities in quantum information science and engineering, including, but not limited to quantum computation, simulation, sensing, and communication. 
ISE faculty are expected to develop an active, externally-funded research program.   
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with existing efforts in multi-functional structured optical fibers for Quantum Interconnects (QuIC) (https://fames.indiana.edu/ ), conventional and quantum networks, and quantum simulation with both trapped atoms and ions (https://ultracold.physics.indiana.edu , https://iontrap.physics.indiana.edu/ ).   
We seek candidates committed to excellence in teaching courses of interest to a broad range of both undergraduate and graduate engineering students and whose teaching fosters diversity and inclusion. 
Duties will include research, teaching multi-level courses both online and in person, participating in course design and assessment, and service to the School. 
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country, with unsurpassed breadth. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating computing and information technologies. In addition to ISE, the School includes the departments of Computer Science, Informatics, and Information and Library Science, and it has a total of more than 140 faculty, 1,000 graduate students, and 1,800 undergraduate majors on the Bloomington campus.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans, such as Basic Life Insurance and a base retirement plan, are entirely paid by the University. For detailed benefit options please visit: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html  
 
Indiana University Bloomington is a major public research university with 1,700 faculty and 38,000 students. The beautiful campus hosts 110 research centers and institutes, as well as a wide array of distinguished academic departments and schools. IU is renowned for its high-performance computing and networking facilities, top-ranked music school, and performing and fine arts. Located in the wooded rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle. 
Basic Qualifications
Applicants should have a demonstrable potential for excellence in research and teaching and a Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or a related scientific discipline expected before August 2022. 
Department Contact for Questions
Informal and confidential inquiries may be sent to Prof. James A. Glazier ([email protected] ) or Prof. Alexander Gumennik ([email protected] ). 
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Applications received by December 1, 2021 will be assured full consideration; however, the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  
 
To apply, please click the “Apply for this job” link at the top of this page and upload in PDF format:  a cover letter, a current CV with publication record, a research vision statement/agenda, a teaching philosophy statement, and a diversity statement about your experience with and commitment to inclusion and teaching or working with diverse student populations.  
 
You will also need to fill out in the application the names and contact information for three references we may solicit for letters of recommendation.
For Best Consideration Date 12/01/2021
Expected Start Date 08/01/2022
OAA # 22109-25

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