Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Energy Sciences Institute

Materials Research Society; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the SEAS Department of Materials Science and Yale's Energy Sciences Institute at Yale West Campus. The appointee will pursue original research in energy conversion, storage, and sustainability, establish a vibrant research group, and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching across departments.

Qualifications

• PhD is required at time of hire.
• Strong research record in energy conversion, storage, or sustainability.
• Ability to build and lead a research group.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vibrant research program and secure funding.
• Contribute to the Materials Science Department and Energy Sciences Institute.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Skills

Energy research

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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.