Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, Space Photonics

The OpportunityThe College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-earning), or associate professor or professor (tenured) in the area of space photonics. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: astrophotonics; space domain awareness; remote sensing; space-based quantum sensors; space-to-ground and space-to-space communications; and space-based photonic devices. This search is tied to a substantial investment by UCF in its Space and Planetary Instrumentation, Commercialization, and Exploration (SPICE) initiative, in collaboration with the Florida Space Institute, Department of Physics, and other UCF units. This includes the establishment of a dedicated Space Photonics Research Laboratory, a related Space Photonics Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory, and a planned lecturer hire (in addition to this current tenure track search).The successful candidate will be expected to establish a top-quality, vigorous, highly visible research program, teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to service in the institution and profession.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. from an accredited institution in optics or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate strong research experience with a high record of scholarly publications.To obtain tenure upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience in photonic instrumentation and research, particularly related to space applications and high record of funding.Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching plans, and names and contact information for three (3) professional references.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.NOTE:

Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.Questions regarding this search may be directed to Professor Stephen Eikenberry at

Stephen.Eikenberry@ucf.edu .Job Close Date:Open until filled.Note to applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘ Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.DepartmentCollege of Optics and Photonics (CREOL)Work ScheduleVariesType of AppointmentRegularExpected SalaryNegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on

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