Assistant or Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Description

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointments will be considered for starting dates as early as July 1, 2025.

We seek applicants with a research focus on processing, properties, or (micro-) characterization, or computational methods of materials that support at least one area of environmental-, resource‑, or process sustainability or circular economy.  Examples include materials for sustainable manufacturing, the science of materials reliability and predictability of materials performance, and AI (artificial intelligence) for science and data stewardship of materials. The successful applicant is expected to establish an independent research program, foster meaningful collaborations involving departmental, cross-departmental, and university research strengths, and contribute to impactful research with national and international recognition. Further, the candidate is expected to teach and contribute to professional and university service at all levels.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD in materials science or a related field and hold the potential for research leadership, interdisciplinary research, grant funding, teaching excellence, and service contributions. Candidates must demonstrate a stellar track record of PhD and/or postdoctoral research, evidenced through significant and impactful publications in prominent journals. Candidates seeking positions at the assistant-professor level should demonstrate potential for excellence in innovative research. Candidates seeking positions at the associate-professor level should have established a significant research reputation nationally and possess a record of extramural funding. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae (including ≥ 3 references), (iii) a research statement (≤ 5 pages, e.g. accomplishments, plans, equipment needs, funding perspectives, alignment and collaboration potential: department/­school), and (iv) a teaching statement (≤ 2 pages, e.g. experience, plans, core knowledge, course development, pedagogy, alignment: undergraduate/graduate program) via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/159880. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2024. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.