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University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences: The Institute of Optics

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$200,000-300,000 9-month

Description

The Institute of Optics at The University of Rochester seeks to hire an outstanding candidate in the areas of optics, photonics and laser science. The appointment will be at the tenured Full Professor level with the title Donna Strickland Optica Distinguished Professorship.

The University of Rochester is a distinguished research university, and the The Institute of Optics is the original academic program and research center in the United States to be entirely devoted to optical science and engineering. We offer undergraduate, master's, and PhD degrees, have many active labs, affiliated research centers and work closely with Luminate, the largest optics-oriented business accelerator program in the nation. Faculty conduct research in a diverse range of optics-related fields, including biomedical optics, optical engineering, polarization, laser science, image science, nanophotonics, optical materials, and quantum optics.

There is excellent collaboration among faculty across areas, and close ties to other groups in the University, particularly the Center for Visual Science, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, and the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. The city of Rochester, NY is a diverse, energetic, and family-friendly community located on Lake Ontario adjacent to the Finger Lakes region with a metropolitan population of 1 million. Rochester also boasts a thriving arts and music culture, substantial employment opportunities in various sectors, affordable housing, a rich history of social justice, and easy access to urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods.

Salary: $200,000 - $300,000

The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

The University of Rochester community is committed to Meliora - becoming ever better. Through our Vision & Values statement ( https://www.rochester.edu/aboutus/values/ ) we affirm our commitment to equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect and accountability.

The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

Qualifications

Successful candidates will show evidence of significant scholarly accomplishment and research productivity, excellent student mentoring, and high quality teaching.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in optics, physics, electrical engineering or another related discipline, and should have considerable research experience. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, 3) a statement of research, 4) a teaching statement, 5) a statement discussing the ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty and help you add to the University's core values of Meliora (https://www.rochester.edu/about/values.html) (ever better), 6) up to three articles (as three separate attachments), and 7) contact information for three referees who we may contact at later stages of the interview process.

Application Instructions

Questions concerning this position can be addressed to Gary Wicks at gwicks@ur.rochester.edu . Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.