Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Energy Sciences Institute

Yale University School of Engineering and Applied Science: Materials Science and Energy Sciences Ins; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor in the SEAS Department of Materials Science and Yale's interdisciplinary Energy Sciences Institute at West Campus. The candidate will lead a research program in energy conversion/storage/sustainability, join an interactive department, and teach undergrad and graduate courses.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required at hire to establish an independent scholarly agenda and a vibrant research group.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Initiate a vibrant research group in energy-related areas.
• Collaborate with the Materials Science Department and institute a strong cross-disciplinary program.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Energy conversion

Energy storage

Energy sustainability

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.