Faculty Position in Materials Science and Engineering

Description The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), College of Engineering, University of Michigan, invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in the area of materials for batteries and energy storage. Emphasis will be placed on applicants with a record of outstanding experimental and/or computational research accomplishments on the design, prediction, synthesis and/or characterization of materials for batteries and energy storage. Qualifications We seek individuals to carry out research and teaching in a highly collaborative environment, within MSE and across disciplines. The applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree in MSE, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field and should be passionate about teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the field. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Application Instructions Candidates should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a complete list of publications, a research plan (three pages maximum), a teaching statement (two pages maximum), a single-page diversity statement, two publications, and the names of four references to our website at Review of applications will begin November 15, 2023. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled. Contact information: E-mail: Subject: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Faculty Search Chair Department of Materials Science and Engineering The University of Michigan 2300 Hayward Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136 The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with an active dual-career assistance program. Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good. Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

Created: 2026-03-10