The Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is world-renowned for the breadth and depth of its research and education programs. The college’s Image Science program is one of four major research areas with a broad scope of activity and interests, with examples including compressive and computational imaging, quantum imaging, polarization and hyperspectral imaging, lidar, remote sensing and machine learning/AI-based image formation and analysis. The program also spans novel clinical, preclinical or scientific biomedical imaging instrumentation or methods, including gamma- and x-ray imaging, multi-modal endoscope hardware, low-cost diagnostic hardware for remote healthcare, and deep-tissue imaging with structured illumination. Faculty in Image Science are enabling compelling imaging applications across campus in medicine, astronomy, remote sensing, national security, machine vision, spatial computing, and autonomous systems. The position is not limited to these areas and applicants in other fields of Image Science are encouraged to apply.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences has been fortunate to receive philanthropic support to create 14 new Endowed Chairs in Optical Science. While positions are open at all levels, very highly accomplished applicants will also be considered as potential recipients for the nine Endowed Chairs that are available to be awarded:

• Jean M. Bennett Optica Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• Thomas R. Brown Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• Nelson E. Claytor Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• Robert M. Edmund Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• John B. Hayes Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• Bahram Jalali Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• Jack Lee Jewell Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• William F. and Helen M. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences
• Robert R. Shannon Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences

The successful candidate will develop their own independent research program to broaden the capabilities of the College, but also find synergy with current Wyant College of Optical Sciences research programs and benefit from the strong cross-disciplinary research culture at the University of Arizona. Image Science faculty enjoy vibrant collaborations with the Optical Engineering group within the college, as well as extensive linkages across campus with Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Astronomy, the Department of Medical Imaging, and UA Health Sciences. Additional joint appointments in the various departments across multiple colleges are also possible.

Experience in private-sector enterprises can be a valuable candidate asset. The Wyant College of Optical Sciences enjoys strong engagement with private-sector stakeholders addressing previously unknown challenges and intellectual opportunities encountered while advancing cutting edge technologies to the market.

The University of Arizona is located in beautiful Tucson, a vibrant multicultural city in the spectacular US Southwest. See the link below for full information regarding the University and Tucson.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates for this tenure/tenure-track position should demonstrate a commitment to excellence both in research in their field and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties include:

• Cultivating a world-renowned research program.
• Establishing a strong record of student mentorship and teaching.
• Participating in both undergraduate and graduate education.
• Participating in service and outreach for the College.

For private sector or government laboratory applicants, lack of a proven teaching or extramural research funding record could be addressed with other related credentials that demonstrate strong communications skills and a demonstrated history of technical depth and leadership. We seek an individual who is able to work with and attract a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and colleagues. Development of novel courses pertaining to the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as exceptional teaching of our core curriculum, is expected.