University Overview: The Ohio State University sets the stage for academic achievement and innovation. It's where friendships are forged, tradition is brought to life and a better global community is built. Our mission is as clear today as it was 150 years ago: to illuminate a pathway to education, research and health care that creates vibrant futures. Faculty and staff build the incomparable Buckeye spirit through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ohio State is a university that seeks and welcomes diverse ideas, perspectives, and views. Academic freedom is a core value of our institution and Ohio State is committed to creating learning opportunities in which all members of the university community can engage in frank, meaningful discussions with others of differing views. More info can be found at (https://odi.osu.edu/education-citizenship-initiative)

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, enrolling over 60,000 students, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. More info about The Ohio State University can be found at (https://www.osu.edu/)

College Overview: When Ohio State was founded in 1870, the Department of Mathematics and Engineering was one of seven original departments. Today, the College of Engineering offers 14 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs in 12 departments or centers, as well as, three undergraduate and four graduate degrees in the Knowlton School of Architecture, to approximately 10,000 students. The college has recently expanded its degree offerings with a BS in Engineering Technology available on the regional campuses of the university. The college is one of the largest, most reputable, and impactful institutions in the field with 405 engineering and architecture faculty members. Included in this total are 328 tenure track faculty, 54 clinical track faculty, and 23 research track faculty. The college has 14 National Academy of Engineering members and numerous members of societies and reward recipients. In fiscal year 2020, the college had nearly $138.5 million in externally sponsored research expenditures. Industry R&D expenditures for the College of Engineering in fiscal year 2020 totaled nearly $44 million.

College of Engineering provides fertile ground for innovation and collaboration, and it shares the land-grant mission to create, transfer, and preserve knowledge for the purpose of enhancing economic competitiveness regionally, nationally, and globally and by preparing professionals ready to sustain and advance society. The College of Engineering strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive (https://engineering.osu.edu/diversity). We understand that diversity and inclusion are essential components of excellence in the College of Engineering. We are committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We seek candidates who are committed to contributing to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. More information about the College of Engineering can be found at (https://engineering.osu.edu/)

Columbus Overview

As the nation’s 14th largest city, Columbus invites and embraces cultural and economic diversity. We are home to Fortune 500 companies, world-class research institutes, top-ranked hospitals, and the state’s capitol. The city was named the 2015 "Intelligent Community of the Year" by the Intelligent Community Forum, called a "Midwestern style capital" by the New York Times and one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine. Columbus is home to multiple dynamic arts districts. Read more at (Experience Columbus).

The ElectroScience Laboratory: Established in 1942, The ElectroScience Laboratory (ESL) is a distinctive multidisciplinary research center in which world-class faculty and research scientists lead projects that provide state-of-the-art exploration and superior training for graduate and undergraduate students engaged in preeminent electromagnetics, microelectronics, RF, photonic and optical technologies. Specific fields of research include:

Computational Electromagnetics

Millimeter-waves and THz circuits

Photonic Components and Systems

Mixed-Signal and Assured Microelectronics

Passive and Active Remote Sensing

Radar and Communications Systems

Navigation Systems

Adaptive Antennas and Signal Processing

A variety of emerging areas are also being pursued, such as those related to:

Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE)

5G/6G Communications

Microwave Photonics

Bio-electromagnetics

Mobility

In addition to our indoor anechoic chamber RF measurement facility, we have a complete complement of electromagnetic test facilities used by our team of researchers. We offer government and industry sponsors an environment for both fundamental and engineering system research to solve the most demanding real-world challenges.

Fifteen faculty, seven research scientists, and more than 90 graduate and undergraduate students conduct world-class research at ESL. ESL has awarded more than 300 doctoral and 500 master’s degrees to students who have gone on to pursue successful careers in government, industry, and academia. ESL is the home of seven IEEE Fellows among its current faculty and researchers.

TIU/Position Overview:

The Ohio State University and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are inviting applications for a tenure track faculty position in applied electromagnetics to support the priorities of the ElectroScience Laboratory, a major center of excellence in the College of Engineering. We are interested in a broad pool of applicants with research interests and expertise in millimeter-wave circuits and systems, optics and photonics, technologies for quantum information science and engineering, adaptive antennas and array signal processing, mixed-signal microelectronics, or other areas of applied electromagnetics.

Successful candidates are expected to:

Develop a vigorous externally funded research program, as evidenced by grants and awards from a variety of funding agencies;

Develop excellence and leadership in both scholarly and professional activities, as evidenced by a strong record of publications and service in technical societies;

Develop outstanding instructional skills in the classroom at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as evidenced by curricular development, awards for teaching, and teaching innovations; and

Develop leadership in or contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, as evidenced by a record of instructing, advising, mentoring, and impacting students of all backgrounds, including students from underrepresented minorities.

While the search is focused on assistant professor positions, outstanding candidates at the associate level will also be considered.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a field related to the priorities of the ElectroScience Laboratory, including, but not limited to electrical engineering.

Outstanding academic credentials, as evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed publications and strong letters of recommendation from academic advisors, associated faculty and/or collaborators.

Impactful research that supports the priorities of the ElectroScience Laboratory, as evidenced by dissertation research, journal publications and/or relevant technical conferences.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit an application in Academic Jobs Online: (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19190). Please include a cover letter, curriculum vita, diversity statement (describe experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals that promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion in one or more of the areas of scholarship, instruction and outreach), statements of teaching and research interests, and three references commensurate with the rank sought.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution, a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and have an excellent partner in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Application deadline:

We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled