Assistant Professor - Materials Science & Engineering

Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: Materials Science & Engineering
Assistant Professor - Materials Science & Engineering

Location: Clemson, SC

Description

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University (http://www.clemson.edu/mse/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a starting date of August 15, 2023.

Outstanding candidates with preceding well-documented faculty experience and exceptional merit can be considered for the appointment at the Associate Professor level.

The successful candidate is expected to develop nationally and internationally recognized externally funded research program. Exceptional candidates in all areas of materials science and engineering will be considered. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in experimental and/or computational polymer materials science and engineering.

The desired candidate is expected to have expertise and potential for high-level teaching and student engagement, education, and research expertise. We are seeking an individual who is an outstanding scholar and demonstrates a clear vision and plan to successfully establish a competitively funded research program that fits within the MSE defined research areas and University defined research themes related to the new Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC) (https://news.clemson.edu/amic21/). These areas include energy, sustainability, high-performance materials, recyclable materials, health, and advanced materials manufacturing, including but not limited to polymer/soft materials, composites, functional materials, and hybrid (inorganic/organic) materials.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or postdoctoral experience in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, or related disciplines. The Department has vigorous research and comprehensive infrastructure in all areas of materials science.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/119309

• Curriculum Vitae
• Description of proposed research plan(s) (up to five pages)
• Description of teaching interests (up to five pages)
• Statement of contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion should be provided.
• The applicants should also be prepared to arrange for three confidential reference letters to be submitted upon request from the search committee.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2023; however, applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/NwnAPkf7J4AA8tbA6UojRE

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