Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Energy Sciences Institute

The American Ceramic Society; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking an Assistant Professor for its interdisciplinary Energy Sciences Institute. The ideal candidate will focus on energy conversion, storage, and sustainability, and will lead a research group as well as teach both undergraduate and graduate students. Applications are due by November 10, 2025, with a start date expected on July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an outstanding record of research in energy-related fields.
• Experience in initiating and leading research groups.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Initiate a vibrant research group in energy sciences.
• Collaborate with the Materials Science Department.
• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Research originality

Energy conversion

Energy storage

Energy sustainability

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field

Job description

Yale University seeks to recruit a faculty member at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to Yale’s interdisciplinary Energy Sciences Institute, which unites members of multiple departments. The Institute is one of several science and engineering initiatives located at Yale’s West Campus, a 137-acre campus whose acquisition in 2007 has provided the University with unparalleled opportunities to expand its activities in cutting-edge research areas. We seek a creative scholar in the areas of energy conversion, energy storage, and/or energy sustainability who will have a primary appointment in the Department of Materials Science. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research that demonstrates originality in addressing significant questions in the study of energy. The successful candidate is expected to initiate a vibrant research group, be an interactive member of the Materials Science Department, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Applicants should upload a cover letter; a curriculum vitae (CV); a statement of current and future research plans (up to 3 pages); a teaching statement (up to one page); and up to five reprints of papers published or in press. Applicants should arrange for three referees to upload letters of recommendation by November 10, 2025.

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025, and complete applications received by this date will receive full consideration. For questions regarding this position, please email Eric Altman at [e-mail] .