Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, Colleges of Science and Engineering, Quantum Science and Technology

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

Our locations—in Arlington; Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Miami; New York City; Oakland; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.

Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs—in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

The College of Science comprises six departments: Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. The Department of Physics (https://cos.northeastern.edu/physics/) includes 51 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 14 full-time teaching faculty; four research faculty; and one professor of the practice. Physics enrolls over 100 undergraduate physics majors, over 200 physics majors combined with other majors, and over 100 PhD students.

The College of Engineering comprises six departments: Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and Software Engineering and Information Systems. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (https://ece.northeastern.edu/) includes 89 tenured/tenure track faculty, 8 research faculty, and 14 teaching faculty. ECE has around 950 undergraduate students, 600 master’s students and 325 Ph.D. students.

Successful candidates will develop vigorous, independent research programs cutting across physics, electrical engineering, and other science and engineering disciplines, and attract external funding. Faculty at Northeastern are expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, supervise students and postdocs in their areas of research, and participate in service to the department, university, and discipline. Candidates joining the Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute will collaborate on multi-faculty, mission-driven research programs at the frontiers of quantum science and engineering.

These positions will be based in Boston, Massachusetts and/or Burlington, Massachusetts. Because Northeastern has many campuses spread across the globe beyond its main campus in Boston, qualified candidates must be prepared to work with our worldwide student population.

A Ph.D., or equivalent, in physics, engineering, a quantum-related discipline, or a relevant interdisciplinary area is required by the employment start date. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including academia and industry. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of scholarly accomplishments and the potential to establish a world-class, externally funded research program. Postdoctoral experience is not required for appointment at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor level should have at least 4 years of experience and at the Full Professor level of at least 8 years of academic or equivalent experience (e.g. industry research) with strong track record of external grant support and academic leadership.

Describe the focus area(s) of your research, including the major scientific questions you have addressed, the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), and the major discoveries you have made. Highlight any cross-disciplinary research efforts you have undertaken. Also comment on any research you have undertaken with students and/or with the external community.   Finally, provide an overview of the research directions you foresee pursuing at Northeastern, including cross-disciplinary and collaborative aspects of your research.

Describe your past experience and activities, if appropriate, and future plans  your leadership style, how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received. The review will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Arun Bansil (ar.bansil@northeastern.edu), Search Committee Chair.

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.