Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Energy Sciences Institute

Yale University School of Engineering & Applied Science; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor in the SEAS Department of Materials Science and Yale's Energy Sciences Institute. The appointee will focus on energy conversion, storage, or sustainability, build a vibrant research program, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent by the time of hire and will join Yale’s interdisciplinary efforts at West Campus, collaborating

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vibrant energy materials research program.
• Serve as an interactive member of the Materials Science Department.
• Teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Position Description

Yale University seeks to recruit a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to the SEAS Department of Materials Science and 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, 2027.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.