Research Associate or Full Professor (Yu Yuen Kit (YYK) Professor)

About the role

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

• 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;
• Contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives within the department and university.

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.

Skills

• Practical, demonstrable skills necessary for research leadership;
• Research design and execution, including experimental, computational, or theoretical methods;
• Data analysis, often including statistical modeling, programming, or discipline-specific analytic tools;
• Grant writing and proposal development;
• Scholarly writing, with a strong record of publication in top journals and/or conferences;
• Project management and multi-team coordination;
• Mentoring and supervision of graduate students and postdocs;
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary communication;
• Presentation and scientific communication for diverse audiences (academic, community, industry, funders).

Other Attributes

• Personal attributes, professional dispositions, and qualifications commonly expected of such a position, including strong professional integrity and research accountability;
• Persistence, resilience, and adaptability in competitive research environments;
• Professional reputation and visibility including involvement in such activities as national and international conferences, editorial boards, and leadership in professional societies;
• Strong motivation to contribute to the university and the colleges' research mission, as often demonstrated through leadership in research initiatives and building partnerships with government, industry, or internal communities.

Pay

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

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