Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Energy Sciences Institute

AMERICAN VACUUM SOCIETY INC; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks an Assistant Professor in the SEAS Department of Materials Science and the Energy Sciences Institute, located at Yale's West Campus. The candidate will lead an independent research program in energy conversion, storage, and sustainability with a primary appointment in Materials Science and will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent at hire.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in materials science or a related field.
• Strong research record in energy conversion, storage, or sustainability.
• Ability to establish and lead a vibrant research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vibrant research group in energy-related areas.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the department.
• Collaborate across Yale's interdisciplinary Energy Sciences Institute and other departments.

Skills

Energy materials research

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

PhD required

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job 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.

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

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 9, 2026.

Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2026, and complete applications received by this date will receive full consideration. For questions regarding this position, please email Owen Miller at [e-mail].