UTC, one of four public universities of the University of Tennessee system, is recognized as a leader in experiential learning with an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students. The University is an integral part of the widely recognized educational, R&D, entrepreneurial, and economic development ecosystem of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Area (CMA), in the middle of the Tennessee Valley Science and Technology Corridor (https://tennvalleycorridor.org/) .

UTC has launched an institutional initiative in Quantum Information Technology with the goal to establish a program known for excellence in education, innovation, and economic development enabled by Quantum Technology (QT). In collaboration with commercial partners, the UTC Quantum Initiative is establishing a User Lab connected to the Quantum Network under construction by EPB of Chattanooga. As a step to rapidly expand our capabilities, we seek to fill a Research Faculty position in quantum communications by the Fall of 2023. The position will provide opportunities to use the network, collaborate with other users, and to drive important applications.

Successful candidates will collaborate effectively with faculty members and students in several departments, programs and centers at UTC, including Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Successful candidates are expected to:

Perform R&D, publish in highly rated journals, communicate results in national and international forums
Contribute to evolving the Quantum Initiative roadmap leading to R&D and educational outcomes, including course and curriculum development
Support establishment of the User Lab to meet educational and applied research objectives
Provide support/mentoring to student and faculty users of the Quantum Network
Lead and/or contribute to collaborations with researchers at academic partner institutions, national labs, and commercial entities
Interact with partners and agencies to realize extramural funding opportunities
Basic Qualifications

Advanced degrees (PhD or equivalent preferred), awarded in relevant areas of Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics with a strong commitment to advance and apply QT
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Publication record indicative of successful teamwork
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with building and operating quantum communications experiments
Experience with modeling and simulation of quantum processes
Experience in teaching and developing academic courses
Project management experience
Demonstrated success with collaborations across disciplines
Demonstrated ability to contribute to and/or lead the development of competitive research proposals
Application Process:

For full consideration, applicants should prepare and submit the following information within our online application system:

letter of interest,
a current curriculum vita,
copies of transcripts
statement of teaching philosophy
research statement
diversity statement
Additionally, candidates will need to include names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested.