Purdue University - Materials Engineering - Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Purdue University
DEPARTMENT: Materials Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor
LINK: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUS/Employment/Applications
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The School of Materials Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in any Materials Science and Engineering area. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program at the forefront of their field, as well as potential to educate and mentor students.  Postgraduate experience is strongly preferred. Duties include conducting original research, advising graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, as well as performing service both at the School and University levels.

The School of Materials Engineering at Purdue University has experienced significant growth in the past decade and has a strong faculty core engaged in all areas of Materials Science and Engineering, as well as significant interdisciplinary efforts across campus, with other academic institutions, and industrial partners. College of Engineering at Purdue is currently undergoing extensive growth, with over one hundred faculty position openings being projected over the next five years. For a detailed description of research activities see www.engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/.

Submit applications online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUS/Employment/Applications, including curriculum vitae, teaching and research plans (each 3 pages maximum), copies of up to three most relevant publications, and names of three references. For information/questions regarding applications submission contact Marion  Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, Attn: School of Materials Engineering, at ragland@purdue.edu. Address questions regarding the position to Prof. Lia Stanciu, Search Chair at lstanciu@purdue.edu. Review of applications begins October 1, 2013 and continues until position is filled.  A background check will be required for employment in this position.