Tenure-Track: AI-Driven Materials Discovery & Design

Upenn

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

26 hours ago
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Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a faculty position in Materials Science and Engineering. The role emphasizes autonomous materials discovery, AI-driven design, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the university.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to mentor students and contribute to a collegial scholarly community. We seek individuals who connect fundamental materials science with device performance and who can advance

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field is required.
  • Candidates should show ability to build a collegial scholarly community.
  • Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across departments is valued.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with graduate students to identify and address research challenges.
  • Develop and apply AI/ML tools to accelerate materials discovery and design.
  • Contribute to teaching and mentoring within the department.

Skills

AI/ML in materials design
Computational materials science
Synthesis and characterization

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a faculty position in Materials Science and Engineering. The role emphasizes autonomous materials discovery, AI-driven design, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the university.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to mentor students and contribute to a collegial scholarly community. We seek individuals who connect fundamental materials science with device performance and who can advance

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