Research Associate or Full Professor; Yu Yuen Kit; YYK Professor

Position: Research Associate or Full Professor (Yu Yuen Kit (YYK) Professor)
Department:
College of Science

Classification: 12-month Research Faculty

Job Category:
Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:
On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:
Eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Restricted:
Yes

Criminal Background Check:
Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Physics and Astronomy includes over 40 faculty members, 100 undergraduate students (BS), and 70 graduate students (MS and PhD). Our faculty and students collaborate with local, national, and international research institutions, including the Applied Research Lab, Argonne National Laboratory, CERN, Naval Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Space Telescope Science Institute, and the US Naval Observatory.

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George Mason University, a Carnegie Research I institution, is Virginia's largest university with more than 39,000 students representing all 50 states and more than 135 countries. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, Mason is part of the Washington DC metropolitan area offering easy access to the scientific and political resources of the nation's capital.

The George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values

include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing cultural responsiveness in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision.

About the Position:

The Yu Yuen Kit (YYK) Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy will be held by an eminent scholar in physics and/or astronomy. The first holder of this endowed position will be an expert in theoretical and/or computational quantum science who will relocate their program to George Mason University and collaborate across departments and fields. Responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining an externally funded research group, training graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaborating with other George Mason faculty in research and pursuit of center-level funding.

The YYK Professor will complement the expertise of existing physics faculty members while also launching new research areas.

Responsibilities:

Research:

* Develops and maintains an active, externally funded research program;

* Publishes in high-quality peer reviewed journals and presents at professional conferences;

* Supervises research staff, graduate students, and/or postdoctoral fellows; and

* Contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives within the department and university.

Teaching:

* Teaches 1-2 courses per year or as assigned at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;

* Advises and mentors students in coursework, research, and professional development; and

* Contributes to instructional innovation.

Service:

* Serves on departmental, college, or university committees as assigned;

* Participates in professional service (e.g., reviewing for journals, serving on grant panels); and

* Contributes to outreach, engagement, and initiatives that support the mission of the university.

Required Qualifications:

* PhD in Physics or a related field.

* Rank of Associate Professor (or equivalent) or higher.

* Experience in quantum physics to include, but not limited to, quantum information science, quantum devices, quantum materials, and quantum sensing.

* Success in securing external research funding.

* Strong record of scholarly production.

* Knowledge - Deep, discipline‑specific expertise, plus knowledge of the academic research enterprise to include advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge in…