Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering – Quantum Materials
About the role
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the area of Quantum Materials. This appointment is part of a university‑wide cluster hire in Quantum Sciences and Technology, comprising five faculty positions across engineering and science to strengthen an interdisciplinary community at the intersection of physics, chemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering. The successful candidate will establish and lead an internationally recognized, externally funded research program focused on experimental synthesis/growth and characterization of emergent quantum materials, and will collaborate with researchers across departments and institutes.
Research Areas of Interest
- Experimental synthesis and growth for quantum materials and related systems
- Emergent properties and phenomena of quantum materials
- Low‑dimensional and correlated quantum materials, with applications in twistronics, spintronics, and devices
- Defects and solid‑state qubits for quantum sensing and emerging technologies
- Topological phases and quantum geometry, with applications in quantum information science and device development
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise/mentor students.
- Develop an independent, externally funded research program in quantum materials.
- Engage in collaborative research spanning synthesis, characterization, theory, computation, and device development.
- Participate in all aspects of departmental activities, including service to the profession.
- Contribute to the development of laboratories and sponsorship of research activities within the department.
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related science or engineering discipline by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
- Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent is highly desirable (but not required).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.