AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Materials Science

AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Materials Science & Engineering (524521)

Job No: 524521
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Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: RealCat
Department: 19090000 - EG-MATERIALS SCI ENGINEERING

Job Description


Classification Title:

AST/ASO/FULL PROF

Job Description:

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for multiple, full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor with a research focus in the areas of Electronic Materials or Energy Storage in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Particular interest is in the areas of synthesis, processing, and manufacturing. The University of Florida is ranked as one of the top-5 best public universities, according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Additionally, the University of Florida recently announced a $70 million artificial intelligence partnership with NVIDIA to create an AI-centric data center that houses the world's fastest AI supercomputer in higher education. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, which has over 300 faculty members, is implementing a major expansion of faculty and state-of-the-art research and education facilities. For more information about these initiatives, please visit http://eng.ufl.edu.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering provides a vibrant, multidisciplinary, and highly collaborative environment, and is consistently ranked among the top departments for both graduate and undergraduate programs. This department is among the largest MSE departments in the nation, with 36 faculty members, over 200 graduate students, and nearly 300 undergraduates. Research is central to the success of the program, and new faculty will be expected to initiate and sustain strong sponsored research and graduate training programs.

The department provides an integrated MSE education addressing a wide array of materials (functional materials, quantum materials, biomaterials, structural materials, etc.) for a diverse set of applications, including energy technologies, optoelectronic and photonic devices, materials for medical applications, materials for green technologies, and more. New faculty will be expected to continue the tradition of both developing and teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Expected Salary:

Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. You must submit an application through Careers at UF via https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/ (Job 524521) Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter (summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas and a diversity statement including experience in working with diverse and underrepresented groups in engineering); (2) a curriculum vitae (including a 1-page CV highlights); and (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional required documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. (4) a personal statement (including identification of any synergies with UF MSE as well as UF investigators, centers & institutes); (5) a research program vision statement (with a focus on how any plans will support the department and college), (6) a teaching statement (including a personal philosophy and interest); and (7) diversity, equity, and inclusion plans.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/524521/astasofull-prof-materials-science-engineering-524521

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