Empire Innovation Professor, Quantum Materials Characterization

Job overview

The Empire Innovation Professor, Quantum Materials Characterization role is onsite in Stony Brook, NY, with a stated annual salary range of $130,000–$160,000. The faculty position is in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering within Stony Brook University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The professor will build a research and teaching program connecting advanced characterization of quantum materials with device integration and scalable quantum technologies. The role combines interdisciplinary research leadership, undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring, and collaboration across campus and with research partners.

What you'll do

• Develop research in advanced characterization and defect engineering of quantum materials
• connect defects, interfaces, and disorder with quantum coherence, transport, spin, and optical properties
• apply characterization methods and data analysis
• collaborate on materials synthesis, theory, and device integration
• teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• develop interdisciplinary curriculum
• mentor students and postdoctoral scholars
• contribute to an inclusive academic community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

empire innovation professor

quantum materials

advanced characterization

materials science

chemical engineering

faculty research

teaching and mentoring

stony brook ny

stony brook university

annual salary $130,000-$160,000

tenured faculty

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting notes eligibility for $4,150 annual UUP location pay in addition to base salary.

Why this role

Tenured faculty position at Associate or Full Professor level; requires a Ph.D., recognized research accomplishments, external funding record, scholarly publications, multidisciplinary leadership, and teaching and mentoring excellence.

About the employer

Stony Brook University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.