ElectroScience Laboratory, Director
The Ohio State University

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Job Title:ElectroScience Laboratory, Director

Department:Engineering | Electrical and Computer Engineering

ElectroScience Laboratory DirectorDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering / ElectroScience LaboratoryCollege of Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ece.osu.edu) at The Ohio State University invite applications for a Associate Professor or Professor appointment as Director of the ElectroScience Laboratory (electroscience.osu.edu).

Position Overview:

The Director of the ElectroScience Laboratory (ESL) is a tenured position (Associate Professor or Professor level). The ESL Director leads the largest fundamental center on electromagnetic systems in the country; serves as the chief executive and technical officer for the laboratory, working closely with key leadership within the College of Engineering (CoE) Engineering Research Administration (ERA), other CoE centers and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE); provides leadership and strategic direction for ESL and leads the laboratory in the formulation and growth of large research programs; provides leadership in vision setting and strategic planning, enhances the public profile of the laboratory and external relations with government, industry and alumni, and stimulates and mentors faculty, senior researchers, staff and students; is responsible for ESL's strategic plan, financial and operational leadership, and sets a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusion throughout the laboratory; provides technical leadership and collaboration in industry or government laboratory R&D projects; helps secure major research funding from competitive federal and/or industry grants. The College of Engineering strives to be a national leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups in engineering or related disciplines.

Performance Objectives:

• ESL Advocacy: Promotes the reputation of ESL externally to professional societies, academia, industry, government and the media; promotes the reputation of ESL internally to the University, College of Engineering, and the ECE Department; establishes and maintains good relations with government and industry sponsors; works with ESL faculty and researchers to promote individual programs and professional reputations.
• Program Development and Execution: Works with faculty and researchers to develop new funding opportunities, helps write proposals, secure funding, and create a stable and sustainable business model for the laboratory; builds collaborative relationships and partnerships with key R&D funding agencies and key industry stakeholders; oversees program development and seedling research efforts to support strategic ESL program opportunities.
• ESL Operations and Growth: Works with the ESL Assistant Director to create, monitor and execute the ESL budget, ESL facilities plan and ESL equipment plan; works closely with ESL and ECE Personnel Committees to define, recruit and recommend candidates for faculty positions at ESL.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identifies, recruits, and manages the ESL Industry Consortium (CERF) and annual short courses; regularly engages with CoE leadership and centers across the college; fosters engagement with ESL alumni; other duties and special projects, as assigned.
• Research Team Management: Recruits, develops and manages the ESL research team (research scientists, senior research associates and research associates); establishes research performance metrics and regularly reviews research team performance, progress and salary plans.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required::

• Extensive track record as a successful faculty member with research activities aligned with those of the ESL
• Demonstrated ability to form successful partnership with peers
• Demonstrated external visibility and impact in research, innovation, and mentorship
• Successful leadership in obtaining major research funding from competitive federal and/or industry grants
• Demonstrated ability to foster external research funding relationships
• Experience in creating and leveraging partnerships between internal and external entities, familiarity with university operations and environment, and a track record of mentorship

Desired:

• Executive management and leadership experience
• Ability to effectively work with state and federal sponsors, and senior industry executives to realize ambitious visions
• Experience in developing organizations, systems and staffing for established and/or growing enterprises
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated efforts in research, teaching, and/or outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State's Shared Values

How to Apply

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume: Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Teaching, Mentoring, and Leadership Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, , mentoring, and leadership.
• Attachment 4: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.

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A list of three references upon request.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Prof. Fernando L. Teixeira at teixeira.5@osu.edu

Application review:

Review of applications will begin on December 28th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information:

The ElectroScience Laboratory (ESL) is the premier center focused on all aspects of electromagnetics and radio frequency (RF) systems. Established in 1942, it is one of the oldest and largest electromagnetics laboratories in the United States. ESL has consistently maintained a national and international preeminence in electromagnetics and RF systems. ESL faculty, research scientists and students are involved in all aspects of electromagnetic and RF technologies. ESL is a distinctive university center where world-class faculty and research scientists lead projects that provide state-of-the-art exploration and superior training for graduate and undergraduate students. ESL is a multidisciplinary research facility that collaborates with other laboratories across campus and industry partners worldwide.

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Location:ElectroScience Laboratory (0009)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

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