Research Scholar in Sensor Systems @ Ohio State University

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Job Title:

Ohio Research Scholar in Sensor Systems

Department:

Engineering | Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

Position Overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (htts://ece.osu.edu) at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Ohio Research Scholar in Sensing Systems, a tenured faculty position at the rank of full professor. The research area is broadly defined to apply to different areas including, but not limited to RF, mmWave, sub-mmWave systems, electro-optical systems, sensor signal processing, and others. Successful applicants are expected to establishsynergistic intellectual bridges between multiple groups such as ElectroScience Lab, Solid State, Circuits, Power and Energy, Signals and Systems, Networking, and Control.The research area must complement the current research portfolio. This position will start as early as Autumn 2026 Semester.

The position is open to applicants who may require sponsorship for a visa or other work authorization.

Performance Objectives

Contribute to research activities in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program and develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized externally funded research program in their technical fields.

Teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise students and postdoctoral research.

Participate in service to the university and the international research community.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

A Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Ph.D.

Evidence of demonstrated efforts in research, teaching, and/or outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values.

Evidence of the ability to attract and mentor graduate students.

Evidence of the ability to teach and supervise undergraduate students in a welcoming and supportive manner.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with desire and ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with external and internal colleagues.

Desired:

Experience with interdisciplinary research and education.

Experience with engagement with industrial or government partners for external funding.

Strong record of an externally funded and productive research program.

A demonstrated track record of leadership and collaboration in an academic environment.

Experience and training in mentoring and teaching skills.

Embrace development of open-minded exploration among learners

A familiarity working with campus administrators and leaders

Potential to be a conscientious university community member

Additional Information

The final offer for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Salary and start-up packages are negotiated by the department chair and may vary depending on individual circumstances. 

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package

How to Apply

Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials).

Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process):

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 (do not include pictures in your CV/resume): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes:

A personal vision for teaching and learning.

A description of teaching strategies or approaches for which you received training or have implemented.

Justification for those strategies, focusing on evidence-based practice, highlighting how to achieve an effective learning environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, expectations, and needs.

Your mentoring philosophy

Describe previous mentoring training and/or experience

State mentoring skills you consider fundamental, including those necessary to effectively mentor students from any cultural background.

Attachment 4: Research Statement. Write 1-2 pages, single spaced narrative that includes:

Your research questions and their importance; how your research contributes to your field

Research plan and future research directions

Identify potential collaborations and funding sources

Broader impacts of your research (the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes)

Plan for student engagement in your research program.

Attachment 5: Leadership Statement. A statement of your approaches, experiences, and plans for leadership as they apply to the Ohio Research Scholar position.

Please do not include a list of references with your application. We will request this information when we need it.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Eylem Ekici at [email protected].

Application review:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Department Information

Electrical and Computer Engineering:

Consistently ranked among the best in the nation, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) provides superior training for students and groundbreaking research at the frontier of high technology in all areas of electrical and computer engineering. ECE faculty, researchers and students engineer solutions to problems in diverse fields, from bio- to nanotechnology, from energy to mobility, from health sciences to communication, and beyond. The Ohio State University has the top ranked ECE department among Ohio universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. The faculty body of the department consists in fifty tenure -track faculty, six research-track faculty and five clinical faculty, and sports thirty IEEE Fellows and one National Academy of Engineering member. The department’s faculty and researchers are active in the areas of analog and RF electronic circuits, communication and signal processing, computer and digital systems, computer vision and image processing, control systems, machin e learning, electromagnetics, remote sensing, microwaves, optics and photonics, nanotechnology and electronic materials, robotics, intelligent transportation, networking, sustainable energy, and power systems. In fiscal year 2020, this research was supported by $20.9 million in externally sponsored funding. Along with other state -of-the-art facilities on campus, the ECE department is home to thirty-plus research centers and laboratories, including: ElectroScience Laboratory, Artificial Intelligence Institute for Future Edge Networks and Distributed Intelligence, High Voltage and Power Electronics Laboratory, Center for High Performance Power Electronics, Center for Enabling Cyber Defense in Analog and Mixed Signal Domain, Circuits Laboratory for Advanced Sensors and Systems, Crash Imminent Safety University Transportation Center, Information Processing Systems Laboratory, Solid State Electronics and Photonics Laboratory, and the Micro - Electronics Security Training Center.

The College of Engineering

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Location:

Dreese Laboratories (0279)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

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