Assistant Professor in Materials Science and NanoEngineering – Quantum

Assistant Professor Position in Materials Science and NanoEngineering

Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA

Rice University’s School of Engineering invites applicants from diverse backgrounds for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of quantum materials, broadly defined. This appointment will be in the department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering (MSNE). We seek outstanding candidates with research interests in experimental and/or theoretical materials science relevant to quantum technology. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: synthesis, characterization, and theory of quantum materials; materials and devices for quantum communication, quantum computation, quantum sensing, and quantum simulation. More experienced senior candidates conducting transformative research projects and with experience in building institutional equity across fields may also be considered. The position is part of the Rice Quantum Initiative that is significantly expanding our already strong program (quantum.rice.edu). With multiple faculty involved in quantum materials, quantum devices, quantum chemistry, and quantum algorithms, Rice considers these areas as focal points of quantum research in the coming decade.

We seek greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in science and engineering; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and to support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in a materials science, quantum sciences, or nanotechnology related field is required, or the Ph.D. requirements must be fulfilled by July 1 of the year employment commences, and the successful applicant will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in MSNE and build a successful research program.

Application Materials and Deadline

Deadline for submission of applications is December 31, 2022 and the received applications for this position will be reviewed starting at the beginning of January, 2023. The position is expected to be available July 1, 2023. Additional information can be found on our websites: https://quantum.rice.edu/; https://msne.rice.edu/

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement (up to 5 pages), (4) statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), and (5) statement of past and planned contributions to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (up to 2 pages) to the job posting (https://apply.interfolio.com/116218).  In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who will automatically be emailed for letters of recommendation at the time of application.

About Rice University

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center.  It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students.  Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.

Rice also works hard to achieve diversity in its students, staff and faculty, in gender, race, ethnic and economic backgrounds. This is reflected, for example, in the following ethnic distribution of domestic students: 41% Caucasian, 27% Asian American, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 11% African American and 6% other. It helps that Rice is located in the most ethnically diverse city in the US, but we also create a nurturing environment that celebrates our many cultures, our allyship of LGBTQ folk, and our willingness to address historical wrongs in the history of the university and its founder.

The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment. This includes a long-term emphasis on hiring women and people of URM backgrounds.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.