Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Quantum Technologies

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute, located in Utica, N.Y., is a vibrant and inclusive community where students, faculty, and staff are empowered through a forward-looking STEAM education and dynamic campus experience. As New York State's premier public polytechnic, SUNY Poly fosters innovation and interdisciplinary learning across its four colleges--Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences--preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, SUNY Poly advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions--locally in the Mohawk Valley and globally across diverse communities.

Job Description:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Quantum Sensing or Networks. The successful candidate will have expertise in the development and application of quantum technologies for sensing and networking, including but not limited to quantum communication, quantum-enhanced metrology, and quantum network protocols. We are looking for individuals who can build a collaborative research program, contribute to the university's strategic focus on quantum science, and educate and mentor the next generation of scientists. We also seek individuals that are eager to help SUNY Poly strengthen its presence within the Mohawk Valley's burgeoning quantum technology ecosystem, which includes quantum research teams located at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate in Rome, NY. AFRL is also home to a quantum-focused Extreme Computing Facility in partnership with the Innovare Advancement Center at the Griffiss Institute, a nonprofit talent and technology accelerator for the United States Department of Defense, to drive open innovation and collaboration at Innovare Advancement Center.

We are eager to hear from candidates with demonstrated commitments to both teaching and research, and a commitment to cultivating diversity in the university and professional work environment.  

The successful candidate will:

• Establish and lead an innovative, externally funded research program in quantum sensing or networks.
• Investigate novel quantum sensing techniques for applications in fields such as precision measurement, environmental monitoring, and healthcare.
• Explore the development of quantum communication protocols, quantum cryptography, and integrated quantum networks.
• Publish high-impact research papers in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, both within and outside of the department, to advance quantum technologies.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and quantum information science.
• Mentor and advise graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the development of the quantum science and technology curriculum and engage in departmental and university service.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 Assistant,  $100,000 - $110,000 Associate, $110,000 - $140,000 Full Professor

Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on quantum technologies, from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization.
• A demonstrated research record in quantum sensing, quantum networks, or a closely related area.
• Experience in developing and implementing quantum experiments or working with quantum devices.
• Ability to teach quantum information science, and related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience in quantum sensing, quantum communications, or quantum networks.
• A track record of interdisciplinary collaboration in quantum research.
• Expertise in using emerging technologies such as superconducting qubits, trapped ions, or integrated photonics for sensing or network protocols.
• Experience with grant writing and a demonstrated ability to secure external funding.
• Strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within academia and the scientific community.

Additional Information:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

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https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery Report 2024 - Uticaw covers.pdf

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Application Instructions:

Only complete applications will be considered. Interested applicants should submit a full c.v., contact information for three references, a letter of application, teaching statement, research statement, and diversity statement, along with the SUNY Polytechnic Institute employment application. Applicants should include a description of current and future research interests, including a discussion of opportunities to develop or continue externally funded research.  

SUNY Poly supports efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEAM. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.  This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.