Job Description

About the Position:

Prompted by the GMU College of Engineering and Computing goals to expand its research capacity in semiconductors and microelectronics, and by the national and Commonwealth of Virginia’s workforce development needs, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is announcing an Open Rank position in the broad areas of semiconductor devices and electronic materials. Priority research topics include, but are not limited to design and synthesis of advanced nanoelectronic materials; device fabrication and system integration; low-dimensional nanomaterials for ultra-scaled devices and foldable electronics; computational nanoelectronics, including AI-assisted materials discovery and fabrication; neuromorphic devices and circuits; in-memory computing; quantum materials, devices, and circuits; cryogenic electronics; heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging; wide-bandgap materials, power electronics, and harsh-environment electronics; next-gen optoelectronics and photonics.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a high potential for research impact, successfully compete for major research grants in collaboration with GMU faculty members, and leverage Mason’s nanofabrication facility. Candidates with both experimental and computational research expertise are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

We aim to attract candidates able to:

Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
Establish a strong program of scholarly research, teaching, and service;
To secure external funding;
To participate in university, college, and departmental governance; and
To contribute to professional and public service.
Senior candidates with established records of outstanding research and excellent teaching will be eligible for tenured associate professor or professor positions.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have received a PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, applied physics, or a related field by the start date of the position;
Should have demonstrated potential for excellence and productivity in research;
A commitment to high-quality teaching; and
Independent research in the area of semiconductor electronic devices and electronic materials.
Preferred Qualifications:

Background, expertise, and proven track record in semiconductor electronic devices and electronic materials;
Research in the broad areas of semiconductor devices and electronic materials will receive full consideration. Priority research topics include, but are not limited to design and synthesis of advanced nanoelectronic materials; device fabrication and system integration; low-dimensional nanomaterials for ultra-scaled devices and foldable electronics; computational nanoelectronics, including AI-assisted materials discovery and fabrication; neuromorphic devices and circuits; in-memory computing; quantum materials, devices, and circuits; cryogenic electronics; heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging; wide-bandgap materials, power electronics, and harsh-environment electronics; next-gen optoelectronics and photonics;
Able to demonstrate a high potential for research impact with the ability to successfully compete for major research grants in collaboration with GMU faculty members, and leverage Mason’s nanofabrication facility; and
Possess both experimental and computational research expertise.
Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information; and upload a cover letter, complete CV with publications, teaching statement (upload under "philosophy of teaching"), and research statement.