ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-QUANTUM MATERIALS COMPUTATION

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Job Summary:

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin - Madison seeks new faculty at the tenured Associate Professor level, specializing in accelerated discovery of 2D / quantum materials through computational methods. Areas of interest include ab initio spin dynamics, defects in 2D materials and oxides, ultrafast spectroscopy, and many-body perturbation theory. Candidates should have a demonstrated outstanding record of accomplishments in research, teaching at the undergraduate and the graduate levels, and professional service. A record of collaboration with experimentalists and prior experience in leadership of center-level proposals is also desirable.

Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise graduate student research; develop and direct a strong, funded research program; participate in departmental and university faculty governance; demonstrate dedication to diversity; and contribute to professional and public service.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Education:

Required
PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must meet the tenure requirements at UW Madison. PhD and at least 6 years of relevant work experience.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 22, 2022


Additional Information:

The Department and College are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.

How to Apply:

The application should include: 1) a cover letter, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with full publication list, 3) a research statement of not more than five pages, and 4) a teaching statement of not more than two pages and 5) a statement on past and/or potential contributions to diversity via research, teaching, and/or service (not more than two pages) The application should describe how the applicant's research and teaching goals fit the solicitation above. Please request three reference letters be submitted directly by the referees to quantum-materials@mse.wisc.edu before the deadline.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is June 15, 2022; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Jason Kawasaki
jkawasaki@wisc.edu
608-262-3233
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Associate Professor(FA030)

Department(s):

A197500-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGR

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

257676-FA



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Applications Open: May 9 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: