Quantum Initiative is Hiring!
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Quantum Initiative is establishing a program to deliver excellence in education, innovation and economic development enabled by quantum technology. The initiative involves cross-disciplinary teams performing applied R&D and developing an education program to benefit UTC students and professionals already in the workforce. Use cases of quantum technology in advanced energy systems and in smart city applications are key areas of focus, in addition to expanding on quantum sensing efforts launched in 2022.
The initiative’s R&D and educational infrastructure includes a campus lab housing the UTC node on the EPB Quantum Network powered by Qubitekk. This lab is equipped with a quantum network interface console, an eight-channel superconducting nanowire single-photon detector, three quantum entanglement sources—two at 1570 nm, one at 810 nm—and optical hardware for quantum optics experiments at both 810 nm and 1570 nm.
The initiative has strong ties to both STEM programs (science, engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science and more) and non-STEM programs (communication, sociology, economics, entrepreneurship and more). Through the initiative, UTC will advance collaborations with partners in Chattanooga, academia, industry and U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Available Positions
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Professor and Quantum Initiative Director
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An experienced quantum scientist or engineer, up to full Professor rank, to direct the overall effort. The leader will be expected to continue her or his research program, mentoring faculty, post-docs and students, and advancing the collaborative and cross-disciplinary work environment at UTC and in the Chattanooga ecosystem.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the initiative team.
- Represent the effort in all internal and external interactions.
- Engage with an advisory group.
- Organize teams to leverage internal funding and partnerships to capture significant extramural funding and build a sustainable portfolio of activities.
- Help shape the developing QISE curriculum at UTC, teach and mentor students.
Qualifications
- Advanced degrees (PhD or equivalent required), awarded in relevant areas of Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics with a strong commitment to advance and apply QT.
- Experience in strategy development and successful research leadership in quantum networking, sensing, or computing, and use cases of QT.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong publication record indicative of successful teamwork.
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For additional information, please email [email protected]
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Assistant or Associate Professor
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The Quantum Initiative invites applications for two faculty appointments at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in QISE available to experts in Quantum Networking, Computing or Sensing. Successful applicants will be expected to engage in collaborations that advance Quantum Technology use cases in key areas such as Smart Cities or Advanced Energy Systems.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
- Demonstrate commitment to cross-disciplinary teamwork.
- Perform R&D, teach, publish in highly rated journals, communicate results in national and international forums.
- Help shape the developing QISE curriculum at UTC, teach and mentor students.
- Lead and/or contribute to collaborations with researchers at academic partner institutions, national labs, and commercial entities.
- Collaborate to realize extramural funding opportunities.
Qualifications
- Advanced degrees (PhD or equivalent required), awarded in relevant areas of Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics with a strong commitment to advance and apply QT
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong publication record indicative of successful teamwork
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For additional information, please email [email protected]
Application Process
For full consideration, in addition to the online application, candidates must include the following:
- letter of interest
- a current curriculum vitae
- copies of transcripts
- research statement
Additionally, candidates will need to include names, titles, and email addresses for three references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested.
About Chattanooga
Chattanooga is situated on the Tennessee River within minutes of beautiful outdoor environments in the Appalachian Mountains and within a day’s drive of the best beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast. Excellent air travel connections are available to major cities throughout the U.S. from Chattanooga. The city is frequently recognized for its embrace of technology and is among the first U.S. cities officially recognized by US Ignite as a Smart Gigabit Community. The designation notes a community’s commitment to leveraging advanced science, mathematics, engineering, computing and networking technologies to improve city processes and quality of life for all citizens. The city is a magnet to business startups, which add to a vibrant economy that includes major industry such as Volkswagen Group of America, Amazon, Unum, McKee Foods, U.S. Xpress and Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.