Assistant Professor of Electrical Computer Engineering Optics and Photonics College of Engineer[...]

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at Boston University (BU) is searching for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the area of optics and photonics with impact in disciplines such as metasurface flat optics, quantum photonics, optoelectronic and fiber-based devices, and integrated micro- and nanophotonics. BU has a strong and growing footprint in these areas. Candidates with research programs that transcend the traditional boundaries of ECE are welcome to explore affiliated appointments in appropriate units, such as Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering.

BU ECE is a rising department that attracts exceptional graduate-student and faculty talent at all levels. Research activity by primary faculty is approximately $30M per year. The College of Engineering is currently ranked 31st in the nation by US News and World Report, and 13th among private universities. BU ECE faculty lead and participate in several high-profile, multidisciplinary research centers, including the Photonics Center, the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Science and Engineering, the Neurophotonics Center, and the Center for Computing and Data Science.

Boston University is an AAU institution with a rich tradition dedicated to inclusion and social justice. We are proud that we were the first American university to award a PhD to a woman and that Martin Luther King Jr. received his PhD here. We are dedicated to increasing the participation of all talented students and are committed to the pursuit of engineering by underrepresented groups at BU and beyond. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Required Skills

We are looking for outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. in a relevant area who demonstrate potential for leading an independent and vibrant funded research program, teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and utilize their expertise to strengthen collaborative research within the department and beyond.

Application Instructions

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For more information about BU ECE, please visit: We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications received by December 8, 2024 will be given full consideration.

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