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Assistant Professor of Physics
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| Job Title | Assistant Professor of Physics |
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| Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications | The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2023. Applications received after (this date) September 30, 2023 may not be given full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Physics Department at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position of an Assistant Professor of Physics beginning in the fall of 2024, specifically for a theorist or computational physicist working in the field of Quantum Information Science (QIS). The Department has recently established multiple new QIS-related degree programs and research groups that include Drs. Vanita Srinivasa and Wenchao Ge. URI has also secured access to IBM’s cutting-edge quantum resources, including the 433-qubit Osprey system. Considerations will be given to applicants who can show expertise and creative ideas for their role as researcher, mentor, and teacher in the QIS program. Points of contact with ongoing research programs in astrophysics/gravitation, biological physics, nonlinear optics, statistical physics, surface and thin film physics and ultrafast spectroscopy are a plus. Applicants working or interested in quantum algorithms, quantum information theory, and the interface of QIS and astrophysics/gravitation are strongly encouraged to apply. The Physics Department, College of Arts and Sciences and URI are committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students toward BS, MS, and PhD degrees, conduct independent and collaborative research, with an expectation of external funding, and be active in service at the levels of Department, College, and University. The successful candidate will also seek collaborations with other researchers at URI including those in Computer Science, Mathematics, Graduate School of Oceanography, Engineering and the Center for Computational Research. The University of Rhode Island is the State’s flagship land/sea/space grant research university with an enrollment of approximately 18,000 students. The Physics Department has 22 full-time faculty/staff members and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. URI is in Kingston, RI — a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car and rail located about an hour away from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. Required Qualifications: 1) A PhD in Physics or a very closely related field at time of appointment (Fall 2024). 2) Postdoctoral experience. 3) Record of scholarly achievement (publications, presentations, awards). 4) Demonstrated ability to be an effective teacher of undergraduate and/or graduate physics courses. 5) Demonstrated potential for developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded, research program involving undergraduate and graduate students leading to peer-reviewed publications. 6) Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 7) Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills. 8) Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. Preferred Qualifications: 1) Experience in quantum algorithms and quantum information theory. 2) A broader interest in the interdisciplinary field of quantum information science. 3) Demonstrated interest and commitment to increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science through teaching and mentoring. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. |
| Union | AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors |
| Status | Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent |
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Department Information
| Department | Physics |
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| Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) |
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| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | No |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter (1 page max). (#2) Curriculum vitae (education, previous appointments, publications, talks, presentations, lectures, conferences, awards, special skills, three references) (as one complete document). (#3) Statement on teaching approach and emphasis in undergraduate and graduate courses (1 page max). (#4) Other Document – Outline of planned research program backed up by demonstrated expertise (4 pages max as one complete document). (#5) Statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion (1 page max).
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Posting Information
| Position Number | 108323 |
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| Posting Number | F00379 |
| Posting Date | 08/08/2023 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12057 |
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