Professor or Associate Professor

Job Summary

The Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) is a joint institute between CU Boulder and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) addressing important and complex problems in energy and sustainability that often require multidisciplinary or multi-institutional approaches. In cooperation with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, RASEI seeks to fill one tenure-track faculty position at the associate or full professor level. Academic and tenure home will be with the Department of Chemical and Biological engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

RASEI (pronounced RAY-see) is a joint institute between the CU Boulder and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) addressing meaningful, multifaceted problems in energy that require a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional approach. Our mission is to expedite solutions that transform energy by advancing renewable energy science, engineering, and analysis through research, education, and industry partnerships.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching, contribute professional leadership and service, and develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in their technical area that synergizes with others in the University of Colorado system. The typical effort distribution for tenure-track faculty is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.

What We Can Offer

• Annual salary range is $130,000- $175,000.
• A relocation stipend is available.
• Joint appointments with NREL, and shared laboratory spaces are also possible for candidates whose R&D interests align well with NREL’s research missions.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or expect to have completed their Ph.D. in the following area of chemical and biological engineering, chemistry or a related field.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A 1-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and your personal academic goals.
2. A current resume/CV.
3. A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and student mentoring a diverse student body (2-3 pages).
4. A statement of your experience and plans for research and/or creative work that contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and broader benefits to education and society.

Faculty in our institute play many roles, including promoting excellence in teaching, research, mentoring, and service to the university and the profession and collaborating with NREL. The potential for excellence in advancing equity and inclusion will be considered jointly with the potential for excellence in teaching and research. Application materials should reflect a compelling interest in that combination of job requirements.

For the research and teaching statements, applicants should describe their plans to develop a recognized research program based on scholarly work in their particular field, their ideas for interdisciplinary collaboration, their experience and interests in teaching undergraduates and graduates, and their plans for inspiring diverse students to conduct research.

Please apply by 3/14/25 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

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Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu