Research Scientist
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Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type: EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Research Scientist will design and implement education and workforce development activities that effectively enable HBCU faculty to conduct research and development using trapped-ion quantum computing systems. The Research Scientist will contribute to the design of evidence-based interventions to enhance the recruitment and retention of talented trainees to the QISE ecosystem. The Research Scientist will provide administrative and logistical support in the design and implementation of all Duke NQVL workforce and education development activities
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral Research University dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The College of Science and Technology enrolls over 2290 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.
The Department of Biology’s core mission encompasses excellence in teaching, cutting-edge research, and meaningful service to both students and the broader community. The Department of Biology currently has 24 full-time faculty members to support the teaching and research needs of our undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment currently is over 835 Biology majors. The MS graduate enrollment averages 15 students, and we train PhD students as part of the AST program in Applied Bioscience with an enrollment of 30 PhD students.
Minimum Requirements
A PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
5+ years of Experience
All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
*Experience with executing experiments related to trap ion quantum computers.
*Experience designing and constructing components of trap ion systems.
*Experience designing learning materials related to trap ion systems.
*Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title: Research Scientist
Position Number: 007622
Recruitment Salary Range: to commensurate with education and experience
FLSA: Exempt
Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
Tenure Track: No
FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 08/31/2027
Organizational Division: Biology Dept
Organizational Location: College of Science and Technology
Organizational Unit: Biology Dept
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: EPA3266
Open Date: 10/29/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available: immediately
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
Contact Division of Human Resources
Phone: (336) 334-7862
Fax: (336) 285-2799
Email: hr@ncat.edu
1806 E. Market Street, Suite 401, Greensboro, NC 27401
