Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering – Quantum Materials

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Texas A&M University College of Engineering seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Quantum Materials. The successful candidate will establish and lead an internationally recognized, externally funded research program, with demonstrated emphasis on experimental synthesis or growth and characterization of emergent quantum materials.

This position is part of a university-wide cluster hire in Quantum Sciences and Technology involving five faculty positions across engineering and science. The initiative aims to strengthen an interdisciplinary community spanning physics, chemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering and to advance fundamental understanding and technological applications of quantum materials through collaborative research in synthesis, characterization, theory, computation, and device development.

Areas of particular interest include experimental synthesis and growth of quantum materials and related systems; emergent properties and phenomena; low-dimensional and correlated quantum materials, including applications in twistronics, spintronics, and devices; defects and solid-state qubits for quantum sensing and other emerging technologies; and topological phases and quantum geometry, including applications in quantum information science and devices.

The successful applicant will teach, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, develop an independent externally funded research program, participate in departmental activities, and serve the profession. The department offers opportunities to develop laboratories and sponsor research activities through collaboration across engineering. MSEN is a growing department with 22 full-time and 6 joint tenured or tenure-track faculty members, about 300 undergraduate students, and about 200 graduate students. It is part of the College of Engineering and interacts with faculty in other engineering programs on large-scale initiatives, with access to graduate students to assist with research activities.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related science or engineering discipline by the time of appointment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in quantum materials, emphasizing experimental synthesis or growth and characterization of emergent materials.
• Teach courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in all aspects of the Department’s activities.
• Serve the profession.
• Collaborate across engineering and with researchers across Texas A&M departments and institutes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree