Facility Director (Research Associate Professor) - Radio Frequency and Millimete

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Research faculty engage in, are responsible for, manage, and/or execute significant areas of research or scholarship. They may serve as principal or co‑principal investigators on grants or contracts, manage postdoctoral fellows and their research projects or supervise graduate or undergraduate student research. Research faculty hold full‑time, non‑tenure‑track positions. While they may participate in instructional programs, such as lectures or demonstrations, they are not assigned regular teaching duties.

The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at CUNY, the nation's largest urban public university. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square‑foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of growing importance in serving the community: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The ASRC’s Photonics Initiative has established itself as a leading research center in New York City, nationwide and internationally. The Photonics Initiative includes over 70 active researchers, and two established core user facilities for nanophotonics and for radio frequency and millimeter (RF & mm) waves research. The Cores serve a broad range of users from the Initiative, across CUNY other academic institutions, and industry. The RF Core houses a research‑dedicated radio frequency lab equipped with infrastructure for rapid circuit and metamaterials fabrication. A full suite of state‑of‑the‑art electronics equipment supports circuit and electromagnetic wave characterizations, including an automated tabletop robotic reflection measurement system and a full anechoic chamber spanning frequencies 1‑110 GHz.

We seek an RF and Millimeter‑Wave (RF) Laboratory Facility Director (Research Associate Professor) who is an outstanding leader and scientist with a strong record of technical leadership and research accomplishments in one or more of the following fields: RF & mm‑wave or terahertz technologies, plasmonics, metamaterials, communications and other fields broadly related to electromagnetics and its applications. The RF Laboratory Facility Director reports to the Director of the Photonics Initiative and works closely and collaboratively with internal and external scientists to effectively use the Core’s equipment and conduct related research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate in the scientific areas supported at the ASRC and will be encouraged to develop and drive an independent research program broadly related to electromagnetics. The Research Associate Professor directs the day‑to‑day operation and management of the RF facility.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the RF Core facility and its research, financial and pedagogical operations.
• Exercise considerable latitude, independent judgment, and accountability in accomplishing the lab’s missions.
• May lead an independent research program rooted in the Core facility.
• Advise and train internal and external users in experimental design, sample preparation, analysis, and data interpretation.
• Supervise lab staff and researchers and students working on selected research projects within the Core.
• Participate in collaborative research within the ASRC.
• Collaborate on projects within and external to CUNY.
• Seek funding to support research activities and equipment acquisition.
• Disseminate results in presentations and publications.
• Lead workshops and seminars relevant to the Core facility and CUNY interests.
• Design, develop, and implement new analytical and experimental methods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in an area of expertise or equivalent and a record of several years of successful research experience, clear evidence of ability to perform research independently or collaborate on research projects, and significant scholarship in the field. Additionally, the applicant must have the ability to advise and/or oversee the direct work of others and a commitment to service in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience with electromagnetic and electronic equipment and research.
• Experience in equipment installation and implementation of relevant upgrades and improvements.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a proven ability to learn and teach in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with basic, clinical, and applied scientists.
• Previous experience applying for extramural research or equipment grant.
• A record of peer‑reviewed publication or co‑authorship.

Compensation

$114,091–$157,432 per year (salary range will increase to $162,942 on 9/1/26 as per the PSC contract). Salary commensurate with experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin on May 11, 2026.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32036

Location: Graduate Center

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