Job description
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Quantum Science and Engineering, at the rank of Associate Professor. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.
Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline and demonstrate a strong record of scholarly research with clear relevance to quantum materials. The department seeks candidates whose research focuses on spectroscopic approaches for the characterization of quantum materials, including but not limited to optical, vibrational, electronic, ultrafast, and time-resolved spectroscopies, as well as their application to understanding quantum phenomena and light-matter interactions.
Successful candidates are expected to establish and sustain externally funded research programs appropriate to rank and to publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. They will contribute to the department’s teaching mission by developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in quantum science, materials characterization, and related areas. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, supervising doctoral research, participating in interdisciplinary research initiatives, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, enrolling more than 1,100 students across its programs, offers an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Our students benefit from FIU’s vibrant research environment, strong connections with the aerospace and energy sectors, and the university’s commitment to student success as a top-ranked Carnegie R1 public research institution.
How to apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536704 at careers.fiu.edu and attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University’s immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at -fiu/immigration-process
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].
