Assistant / Associate Professor – Electronic, Functional, and Quantum Materials

1000scholars; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in Electronic, Functional, and Quantum Materials within the EECS and MSE departments. The appointment will be a 50/50 joint between MSE and EECS, with rank determined by qualifications and experience.

Ideal candidates will pursue interdisciplinary research spanning materials science, electrical engineering, and related disciplines, from discovery to device integration, and contribute

Qualifications

• Completion of a doctoral degree (e.g. PhD) or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a doctoral program at time of application.
• A focus on electronic, functional, and quantum materials is preferred.

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor – Electronic, Functional, and Quantum Materials – Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences and Materials Science & Engineering

Position overview

• Salary range: The current salary range for an Assistant Professor is $111,400 –$163,200 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. The current salary range for an Associate Professor is $134,000–$180,800 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.
• Anticipated start: July 1, 2027
• Review timeline: Not yet provided

Application Window

• Open date: September 29, 2026
• Next review date: Monday, Dec 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
• Final date: Monday, Dec 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for an approved faculty position at either the non-tenured (tenure-track) Assistant Professor level or the tenured Associate Professor level in the area of Electronic, Functional, and Quantum Materials. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This appointment will be a joint 50% Materials Science and Engineering / 50% Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences appointment.

The EECS Department has several related faculty positions open or opening soon. Please visit our EECS Faculty Positions webpage to view these listings. To be considered for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each one.

About the Departments

MSE department

The MSE department is part of the College of Engineering (COE) and maintains close ties with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). It advances the understanding and design of materials through an interdisciplinary blend of chemistry, physics, and engineering, pairing rigorous fundamentals with modern, application-driven approaches. Our key strength is our collaborative, cross-disciplinary research community, with abundant opportunities for students and collaborators across campus and beyond.

EECS department

The EECS department is part of the College of Engineering (COE) and the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). It offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world. Our key strength is our array of cross-disciplinary, team-driven projects. The integration of EE and CS forms the core, with strong interactions that extend into many other disciplines.

About the Position

We seek applicants interested in the science and engineering of electronic and functional materials, from fundamental discovery through synthesis, characterization, and integration into device platforms. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, wide-bandgap and ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors; materials for energy-efficient microelectronics and low-power AI hardware, including materials for neuromorphic and in‑memory computing; ferroelectric, multiferroic, and magnetic materials for logic and memory; photonic and optoelectronic materials; quantum materials; and heterogeneous integration and advanced processing of emerging materials with established device platforms. All areas within Electronic, Functional, and Quantum Materials are of interest, and candidates across this breadth are encouraged to apply.

UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website.

Department

https://mse.berkeley.edu/

https://eecs.berkeley.edu

School

https://engineering.berkeley.edu

https://cdss.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Completion of a doctoral degree (e.g. PhD), or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a doctoral degree or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants interested in creating innovative and far-reaching solutions to important problems in materials science and engineering and/or electrical engineering, with an emphasis on electronic and functional materials, as well as to applicants whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to educate, create, and serve our society.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: current or recent PhD candidate (or international equivalent degree) or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor or position equivalent to assistant professor (i.e. at an international university), including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure. Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., including a complete list of publications.
• Cover Letter
• Teaching and Mentoring Statement - (Two-page limit) Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research mentoring environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program. Please also include a list of existing courses in both the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) and the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) that you would feel comfortable teaching, as well as any new courses you would propose to develop.
• Research Statement - (Three-page limit) Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, collaborations, communication skills, and inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, as well as areas for future research.
• Service Statement - (One-page limit) Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field.
• Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
• Representative Publications - Upload two of your most recent/significant publications.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation that speak to their record and/or potential for excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and service. Recommenders providing letters of reference should submit them as early as possible, preferably by the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for asking their references to upload letters as part of the online application process.

Associate Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: current tenured associate professor or position equivalent to tenured associate professor (i.e. at an international university). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Preference will be given to candidates who are either early career or who have recently received tenure.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., including a complete list of publications.
• Cover Letter
• Teaching and Mentoring Statement - (Two-page limit) Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research mentoring environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program. Please also include a list of existing courses in both the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) and the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) that you would feel comfortable teaching, as well as any new courses you would propose to develop.
• Research Statement - (Three-page limit) Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, collaborations, communication skills, and inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, as well as areas for future research.
• Service Statement - (One-page limit) Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field.
• Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
• Representative Publications - Upload two of your most recent/significant publications.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation that speak to their record and/or potential for excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and service. Recommenders providing letters of reference should submit them as early as possible, preferably by the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for asking their references to upload letters as part of the online application process.

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Job location

Berkeley, CA