Open Rank Faculty Position in Materials Science

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at North Carolina State University seeks applications/nominations for new faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor (tenure/tenure-track).

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University is seeking to hire outstanding individuals in open rank tenured/tenure-track faculty in all areas of materials science and engineering, although candidates working in areas related to structural materials, soft materials, additive manufacturing, ceramics, energy materials, sustainable materials, and Machine Learning as applied to materials science are preferred. Successful candidates will have achieved or be on a trajectory for international prominence, and senior candidates will have demonstrated vision and skills to lead collaborative, multidisciplinary research efforts. We also value individuals who demonstrate a commitment to fostering creative teaching and instructional methods to enhance our undergraduate and graduate curricula.

  • The successful candidate will be expected to establish a funded, independent research program as well as to collaborate with other researchers at NC State.
  • The Candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • There may be additional administrative duties assigned, dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications.

Minimum Education and Experience

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field is required (must have by date of hire), as well as demonstrated ability in teaching and research.

Other Required Qualifications

Ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Materials Science and Engineering.
Senior candidates must have clear international standing, an exceptional record of publishing and external funding, and a demonstrated record of scientific excellence and leadership.
Junior candidates must demonstrate promise of clear international standing, an exceptional record of publishing and external funding, and a demonstrated record of scientific excellence and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral experience

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