The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Governor’s Chair in Quantum Devices
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Overview
Governor’s Chair in Quantum Devices Location: University of Tennessee / Oak Ridge National Lab Open Date: May 12, 2025 Description
Established in 2006 and funded by the State of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Governor’s Chair program, managed by the UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII), attracts science and technology leaders to broaden and enhance the research partnership between the University of Tennessee (UT) System and ORNL, the nation’s largest multiprogram science laboratory, managed by UT-Battelle LLC for the US Department of Energy. The Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) and ORNL invite applications from distinguished experts in experimental quantum materials and devices for a Governor’s Chair Professor in Quantum Devices with a joint appointment at UTK and ORNL. The chair would exploit UT and ORNL nanofabrication and design capabilities and ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source for high-profile research toward the design, engineering, manufacture, and characterization of quantum devices—physical instruments that exploit quantum mechanical principles for sensing, communication, information processing, storage or other applications. The successful candidate will have an international reputation and demonstrated excellence in research, program leadership and development, as well as teaching. They will have led teams of researchers and will engage with a multi-disciplinary team to advance quantum materials research in Tennessee. They should integrate with and leverage infrastructure and partnerships including CAMM (Center for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing), SWC (Shull Wollan Center) at UTK, CNMS, SNS, QSC, and leadership computing on the ORNL campus. The primary employer may be UTK or ORNL, with a joint appointment at the other institution, and affiliations will be part of the Materials Sciences and Technology Division at ORNL and the UTK Department of Physics & Astronomy, with potential for a joint position in UT’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering. There are 30 faculty in quantum materials at UT, the largest group in the southeastern US. Qualifications
Candidates will hold a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related field and be tenured professors or senior researchers. They will have an exemplary research record demonstrated by publications, citations, invited talks, leadership, and success in extramural funding. Research strengths may include: characterization and development of quantum materials, quantum transport, device fabrication, operando characterization design, and transduction between quantum information carriers. They should have a vision for leveraging quantum materials to build new quantum devices with applications in energy, manufacturing and information technology. Commitment to education and mentoring of junior scientists is expected. Governor’s Chair Expectations Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with UTK and ORNL leadership to staff, recruit students, and manage stakeholder relationships. Academic Quality: Pursue leading research and foster excellence in research, education, and workforce development. Collaborations: Expand collaborations with UTK, ORNL and other partners. Funding: Leverage UTK and ORNL assets to secure extramural funds for quantum devices R&D and education. Community Relations: Engage with community relations to amplify socio-economic impact in Tennessee. Education: Develop new curricular offerings in quantum devices and train graduate students and postdocs. Institute for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
IAMM is UT’s centralized base for materials and manufacturing research and innovation, connecting facilities across UT. IAMM supports investigation, synthesis, and characterization of advanced materials and their fabrication into working prototypes. Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL leads a diverse science and energy portfolio. The Physical Sciences Directorate drives breakthrough research in materials science, chemistry, and physics, leveraging world-class facilities for quantum characterization, materials synthesis, and neutron scattering. The quantum initiative emphasizes next-generation quantum devices and quantum transduction capabilities, in collaboration with UTK and other partners. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
UTK is Tennessee’s flagship state research institution. The Department values diversity and inclusive excellence and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in STEM, as well as candidates who will contribute to the department’s equity and inclusion goals. Application Instructions
How To Apply Cover Letter: Describe how the applicant embodies the goals of the Governor’s Chair program and expertise in quantum devices. Curriculum Vitae: Include research and any teaching/mentoring experience, publications and grants. Research Statement: Articulate a plan for transitioning the research program to UTK and ORNL. Teaching & Mentoring Statement: Discuss prior teaching/mentoring and how it can enhance the departments’ educational mission. For further information or guidance on how to apply, please email quantumdevices@tennessee.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTK affirms non-discrimination in education and employment under relevant federal and state laws. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of discrimination should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.
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Governor’s Chair in Quantum Devices Location: University of Tennessee / Oak Ridge National Lab Open Date: May 12, 2025 Description
Established in 2006 and funded by the State of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Governor’s Chair program, managed by the UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII), attracts science and technology leaders to broaden and enhance the research partnership between the University of Tennessee (UT) System and ORNL, the nation’s largest multiprogram science laboratory, managed by UT-Battelle LLC for the US Department of Energy. The Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) and ORNL invite applications from distinguished experts in experimental quantum materials and devices for a Governor’s Chair Professor in Quantum Devices with a joint appointment at UTK and ORNL. The chair would exploit UT and ORNL nanofabrication and design capabilities and ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source for high-profile research toward the design, engineering, manufacture, and characterization of quantum devices—physical instruments that exploit quantum mechanical principles for sensing, communication, information processing, storage or other applications. The successful candidate will have an international reputation and demonstrated excellence in research, program leadership and development, as well as teaching. They will have led teams of researchers and will engage with a multi-disciplinary team to advance quantum materials research in Tennessee. They should integrate with and leverage infrastructure and partnerships including CAMM (Center for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing), SWC (Shull Wollan Center) at UTK, CNMS, SNS, QSC, and leadership computing on the ORNL campus. The primary employer may be UTK or ORNL, with a joint appointment at the other institution, and affiliations will be part of the Materials Sciences and Technology Division at ORNL and the UTK Department of Physics & Astronomy, with potential for a joint position in UT’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering. There are 30 faculty in quantum materials at UT, the largest group in the southeastern US. Qualifications
Candidates will hold a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related field and be tenured professors or senior researchers. They will have an exemplary research record demonstrated by publications, citations, invited talks, leadership, and success in extramural funding. Research strengths may include: characterization and development of quantum materials, quantum transport, device fabrication, operando characterization design, and transduction between quantum information carriers. They should have a vision for leveraging quantum materials to build new quantum devices with applications in energy, manufacturing and information technology. Commitment to education and mentoring of junior scientists is expected. Governor’s Chair Expectations Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with UTK and ORNL leadership to staff, recruit students, and manage stakeholder relationships. Academic Quality: Pursue leading research and foster excellence in research, education, and workforce development. Collaborations: Expand collaborations with UTK, ORNL and other partners. Funding: Leverage UTK and ORNL assets to secure extramural funds for quantum devices R&D and education. Community Relations: Engage with community relations to amplify socio-economic impact in Tennessee. Education: Develop new curricular offerings in quantum devices and train graduate students and postdocs. Institute for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
IAMM is UT’s centralized base for materials and manufacturing research and innovation, connecting facilities across UT. IAMM supports investigation, synthesis, and characterization of advanced materials and their fabrication into working prototypes. Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL leads a diverse science and energy portfolio. The Physical Sciences Directorate drives breakthrough research in materials science, chemistry, and physics, leveraging world-class facilities for quantum characterization, materials synthesis, and neutron scattering. The quantum initiative emphasizes next-generation quantum devices and quantum transduction capabilities, in collaboration with UTK and other partners. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
UTK is Tennessee’s flagship state research institution. The Department values diversity and inclusive excellence and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in STEM, as well as candidates who will contribute to the department’s equity and inclusion goals. Application Instructions
How To Apply Cover Letter: Describe how the applicant embodies the goals of the Governor’s Chair program and expertise in quantum devices. Curriculum Vitae: Include research and any teaching/mentoring experience, publications and grants. Research Statement: Articulate a plan for transitioning the research program to UTK and ORNL. Teaching & Mentoring Statement: Discuss prior teaching/mentoring and how it can enhance the departments’ educational mission. For further information or guidance on how to apply, please email quantumdevices@tennessee.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTK affirms non-discrimination in education and employment under relevant federal and state laws. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of discrimination should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.
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