Physics World
Assistant Professor in Experimental Terahertz Imaging, Comms, and Non-Destructiv
Physics World, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Assistant Professor in Experimental Terahertz Imaging, Comms, and Non-Destructive Eval Research
Department:
Physics
Reports To:
Department Chair, Physics
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Summary:
The Physics Department at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. The successful candidate will be an experimentalist who can develop an independent research program, teach undergraduate and graduate physics and electromagnetics courses, and collaborate with other Faculty in the Department. NJIT is the state's public polytechnic university, classified among the "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity". New Jersey Institute of Technology's standing in national rankings continues to rise with U.S. News & World Report placing NJIT No. 84 among U.S. universities — improving two places from last year — in the 2025 edition of its Best Colleges list.
Candidates from a broad range of areas of experimental terahertz science, imaging, communications, and non-destructive evaluation are invited to apply. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with ongoing terahertz-related research in the department as well as to develop their own research program.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
The candidate must have a strong track record of high impact publications, must have completed at least one postdoctoral position and be capable of attracting external funding. The candidate should preferably be eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. The NJIT Physics department has three faculty members working in terahertz science and technology. The department has two strong graduate programs (applied physics program and interdisciplinary materials science program) with more than 70 graduate students working in areas including terahertz spectroscopy and imaging, nanomaterials, additive manufacturing/3D printing, sensors, and materials characterization.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
You will need to submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a current CV with all publications, (3) the names/contact information of three recommendations. Inquiries should be addressed to: Professor Benjamin Thomas, NJIT Physics Department mail to:( benjamin.thomas@njit.edu ) or Professor John Federici mail to:( federici@njit.edu ). For more information, contact Prof. John Federici, mail to:
federici@njit.edu .
EEO Statement:
As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Diversity Statement:
As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognizes the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.
To apply, visit
https://apptrkr.com/5742865
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Department:
Physics
Reports To:
Department Chair, Physics
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Summary:
The Physics Department at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. The successful candidate will be an experimentalist who can develop an independent research program, teach undergraduate and graduate physics and electromagnetics courses, and collaborate with other Faculty in the Department. NJIT is the state's public polytechnic university, classified among the "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity". New Jersey Institute of Technology's standing in national rankings continues to rise with U.S. News & World Report placing NJIT No. 84 among U.S. universities — improving two places from last year — in the 2025 edition of its Best Colleges list.
Candidates from a broad range of areas of experimental terahertz science, imaging, communications, and non-destructive evaluation are invited to apply. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with ongoing terahertz-related research in the department as well as to develop their own research program.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
The candidate must have a strong track record of high impact publications, must have completed at least one postdoctoral position and be capable of attracting external funding. The candidate should preferably be eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. The NJIT Physics department has three faculty members working in terahertz science and technology. The department has two strong graduate programs (applied physics program and interdisciplinary materials science program) with more than 70 graduate students working in areas including terahertz spectroscopy and imaging, nanomaterials, additive manufacturing/3D printing, sensors, and materials characterization.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
You will need to submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a current CV with all publications, (3) the names/contact information of three recommendations. Inquiries should be addressed to: Professor Benjamin Thomas, NJIT Physics Department mail to:( benjamin.thomas@njit.edu ) or Professor John Federici mail to:( federici@njit.edu ). For more information, contact Prof. John Federici, mail to:
federici@njit.edu .
EEO Statement:
As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Diversity Statement:
As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognizes the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.
To apply, visit
https://apptrkr.com/5742865
#J-18808-Ljbffr