Advanced Battery Research Assistant Professor

Universities of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a Research Assistant Professor to lead an electrochemical energy storage research program within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The role focuses on externally funded projects, mentoring graduate students, and advancing battery technologies.

The position offers a 12-month fixed-term appointment, with responsibilities spanning proposal development, project management, and collaboration with national labs and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least five years of postdoctoral and/or research associate experience after Ph.D.
• A strong record of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications with a Google Scholar h-index of 40 or higher.
• Demonstrated battery research across Li-ion, beyond-Li-ion (including Li-S), solid-state batteries, and recycling.
• Experience managing industry-sponsored or industry-collaborative research projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a high-quality, productive research program in electrochemical energy storage.
• Seek and maintain independent funding as PI or Co-PI.
• Provide leadership for research projects and mentor graduate students and junior researchers.
• Coordinate with industry partners and external collaborators; ensure timely milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Electrochemical energy-storage

High-impact publications

Research program leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a Research Assistant Professor to lead an electrochemical energy storage research program within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The role focuses on externally funded projects, mentoring graduate students, and advancing battery technologies.

The position offers a 12-month fixed-term appointment, with responsibilities spanning proposal development, project management, and collaboration with national labs and industry partners.