Faculty Position (Tenured; Director, Bard Center for Electrochemistry)

University of Texas; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Texas at Austin seeks a tenured faculty member in experimental electrochemistry who would also assume the role of Director of the Bard Center for Electrochemistry (Bard CEC). The candidate should be an internationally recognized leader in electrochemistry research and will guide the future direction and growth of the Bard CEC.

A personal chair enhances the Center Directorship and academic standing.

Formación

• PhD in chemistry or closely related field.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and direct the Bard Center for Electrochemistry (Bard CEC) and contribute to its growth and impact across electrochemical sciences.
• Demonstrate a sustained record of excellence in teaching, research, mentoring, and service as a tenured faculty member.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Electrochemistry

Educación

PhD in chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Faculty Position (Tenured; Director, Bard Center forElectrochemistry)

College/School/Unit: Department of Chemistry

Department:

Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin isseeking to hire a tenured faculty member in experimentalelectrochemistry, who would also assume the role of Director of theBard Center for Electrochemistry (Bard CEC), subject to availablefunding. We are particularly interested in candidates who areinternationally recognized academic leaders in electrochemistryresearch (broadly defined). This position will provide a uniqueopportunity to lead the future direction and growth of theacclaimed Bard CEC, and to expand its impact across theelectrochemical sciences at UT Austin and beyond. This position isassociated with a personal chair as part of the CenterDirectorship. A successful candidate will also be a dynamicdepartment colleague, demonstrated through a sustained record ofexcellence in teaching, research, mentoring, and service.

The Bard Center for Electrochemistry was founded by Professor AllenJ. Bard in 2006 with support from the Welch Foundation, tocapitalize on a half century of excellence in electrochemistry atthe University of Texas at Austin. The CEC fosters collaborativeresearch programs in the electrochemical sciences. Its broadmission is to advance research and solve problems, fundamental orapplied, related to ion and electorn transfer at interfaces. TheBard CEC connects fundamental electrochemistry with materialsscience and engineering, with applications in diverse fields suchas, energy, sustainability, health, and emerging technologies. Itis comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of more than 250faculty, staff, and student researchers spanning the chemistry,materials, and engineering aspects of electrochemical science. See electrochemistry.utexas.edu for more details.

The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all ourstudents with an innovative and forward-looking scientificeducation grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The departmentand University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we areranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US Newsand World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment tobuilding and maintaining a supportive environment where all peoplecan thrive.

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or closely related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, national origin, age, maritalstatus, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.