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Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture (Materials and Design) Open Rank
Harvard University, Cambridge
Harvard UniversityTitle: Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture (Materials and Design) Open Rank School: Harvard Graduate School of Design Department_Area: Landscape Architecture Position Description: Landscape Architecture as a field is critically engaged in a re-examination of the role of materials and materiality in landscape design. The Department of Landscape Architecture seeks to appoint a distinguished scholar/practitioner in design at the assistant/associate professor (tenure track) or full professor (tenured) level of landscape architecture with a focus on materials and material ecologies and design, including innovative approaches to working at the intersection of living systems with non-living materials. We invite candidates who explore how material research drives sustainable and resilient design pursuits, while simultaneously developing practices that advance contemporary debates on material culture in landscape architecture at all scales. Successful candidates will have developed a research trajectory in material expression, material flows and their associated labor pathways, technologies of fabrication and assembly, and design execution-or will demonstrate how a history of professional practice, with consideration of conceptual design, construction, and post-occupancy, will lead to a promising teaching and research agenda in this focus area of landscape architecture. Our successful appointee will provide leadership and advancement in the Material Order collection, a consortium founded by the GSD's Frances Loeb Library and the Rhode Island School of Design Fleet Library, and joined by other prominent design schools, as the leading resource for design materials collections at academic and cultural institutions in North America.Housed in the Department of Landscape Architecture, this position will require instruction in graduate-level design studios, lecture, workshop, and seminar courses in the context of an interdisciplinary design school with departments of architecture, urban planning and design, and advanced studies programs. Basic Qualifications: Masters or Advanced degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field with emphasis in Materials and Design by the time the appointment begins. Special Instructions: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest. Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit additional application materials.The faculty search committee will review applications on a rolling basis. Contact Information: Emmy Ly, Faculty Affairs Coordinator Contact Email: [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer: Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, as underscored by our school's Community Values Statement, the GSD is committed to diversity and inclusion within our community, which is representative of individuals from varied abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, identities, races, lived experiences, and perspectives.We especially welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups and candidates with experience teaching and working with diverse communities and students. Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).PI239891275
Photonics Experimental Scientist
Raytheon Technologies Corporate Headquarters, Cambridge
Date Posted:2024-04-05Country:United States of AmericaLocation:MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USAPosition Role Type:UnspecifiedWho we areRaytheon BBN is one of Raytheon's premier research and development centers. Our diverse research portfolio combines the best technologies to deliver innovative, custom solutions with real-world benefit.Our Physical Sciences and Systems Department, located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a qualified Photonics Experimentalist. The candidate should possess a solid theoretical background and experimental experience over a broad range of applications in multi-disciplinary fields.What you will doThe candidate will join a highly entrepreneurial group advancing and executing projects in optics and integrated photonics, as well as expanding to new directions in emerging photonically-enabled sensing, computing, communications, and information processing technologies. As a member of our team, you will be applying your skills and ingenuity to execute sophisticated experiments and to develop novel, high-payoff concepts .What you will needPhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.Design and modeling of integrated photonic devices.Experience with integrated photonics measurement.Supporting and initiating novel concept development and analysis.US citizenship. Ability and willingness to apply for US Government security clearance.Desired Experience, Skills and TraitsPost-doctoral research or other research experience in optics and integrated photonics.Experience with quantum sensing, color centers.Familiarity or experience with electronic/photonic design and integration.Ability to confidently present technical information in presentations, journal papers, and reports.Develops concepts and organizes ideas; demonstrates originality and ingenuity.Exhibits a leadership and a work style that accommodates diversity in ideas, employees, customers.Why usWhether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms