Assistant Professor of Space Photonics

1 week ago


Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time
The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida's College of Optics and Photonics invites applications for a 9-month, full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-earning), or associate professor or professor (tenured) in the area of space photonics. This search is tied to a substantial investment by UCF in its Space and Planetary Instrumentation, Commercialization, and Exploration (SPICE) initiative, in collaboration with the Florida Space Institute, Department of Physics, and other UCF units.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish a top-quality, vigorous, highly visible research program in space photonics.
  • Teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the field of space photonics.
  • Contribute to service in the institution and profession.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. from an accredited institution in optics or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.
  • Demonstrated strong research experience with a high record of scholarly publications.
  • For tenure upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in photonic instrumentation and research, particularly related to space applications and high record of funding.
Additional Application Materials Required
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Statements of research and teaching plans.
  • Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

UCF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.



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