Purdue University - Materials Engineering & Electrical and Computer Engineering - Turner Professorship - Full Professor Level in Two Schools

INSTITUTION: Purdue University
DEPARTMENT: Materials Engineering & Electrical and Computer Engineering
POSITION: Turner Professorship - Full Professor Level in Two Schools
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Turner Professor of Engineering

School of Materials Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Schools of Materials Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invite applications for the Turner Professor of Engineering.  The Turner Professorship is a tenured joint appointment at the named full professor level in the two schools. 

Successful candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, and demonstrate excellence in the broad area of electronic materials.  The successful candidate will have experience with supporting a vibrant, collaborative research program and have been recognized as a leader in some aspect of electronic materials.  This includes, but is not limited to, electronic, photonic, and nanoscale phenomena, and research interests may focus on experimental, computational, or theoretical aspects of electronic materials.  The Turner chair is responsible for carrying out original research, advising graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, and performing service activities for both Schools. Candidates with the interest and skills to contribute to an inclusive climate as demonstrated by their experience working with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff are particularly welcome. The anticipated start date is August 2015. 

The College of Engineering at Purdue is currently undergoing extensive growth, with over one hundred faculty position openings being filled over the next five years.  The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, utilizing existing and building new partnerships with the Schools and the Discovery Park facilities, including the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Purdue Community Cluster program with Conte, the nation’s fastest university owned supercomputer. For a detailed description of research activities within the Schools, College, and Discovery Park  see https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr and  http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/.

Submit applications online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/Employment, including curriculum vitae, teaching and research plans (each 3 pages maximum), and names of three references. For information/questions regarding applications contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, at ragland@purdue.edu. Address questions regarding the positions to Prof. Srinivasan Chandrasekar, Turner Search Committee Chair, chandy@purdue.edu.  Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2014 and will continue until position is filled.  A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue’s main campus is located in West Lafayette Indiana, a welcoming and diverse community with a wide variety of cultures, industries, and excellent schools. Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program to assist new faculty and their partners regarding dual career needs and facilitate their relocation.

Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ, and veterans are encouraged to apply.