The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Center for Electro-optics and Functionalized Surfaces (CEFS) are seeking a research assistant professor. The CEFS has a multidisciplinary research program focused on developing techniques using ultrashort pulse laser-matter interactions to functionalize surfaces and study many applications of surfaces functionalized with a femtosecond laser. There is a need for a research professor with cross-disciplinary expertise that includes expertise in femtosecond laser surface processing for functionalizing surfaces, understanding, and controlling surface chemistry of laser processed surfaces, as well as extensive experience with high power ultrashort pulse lasers, advanced laser surface processing CNC systems, vacuum chambers and material and chemical analysis equipment such as SEM, XPS, AES, and residual gas analyzers. CEFS contains $2.5M in specialized research equipment purchased through recent DoD DURIP grants as well as a wide array of other specialized equipment purchased through other sources. This equipment includes a $1M ultrahigh vacuum system custom designed for laser surface processing and chemical analysis of laser processed surfaces. The position requires a research professor with experience managing and operating this specialized type of equipment. The research assistant professor will be expected to be highly motivated and play an active role in the leadership and growth of CEFS into a larger collaborative research center. CEFS currently includes approximately 25 researchers (five faculty, twelve doctoral students, five MS students, and many undergraduate students). The research assistant professor will also be expected to pursue opportunities with federal agencies and industry to develop new research efforts around FLSP and its applications. The position is expected to be appointed on a three-year basis and renewable based on performance and availability of continued funding.

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