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STATLER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler Collegeof Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for one non-tenure-track position of Research Assistant Professor in the general area of energy conversion. The specific subjects of interest include (1) thermoelectric oxide materials and all oxide thermoelectric generators; (2) high-temperature solid oxide cells for electricity generation and hydrogen production; (3) chemistry and nanostructure design and engineering of various metals and ceramics.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: (1) significantly contribute to research programs by conducting high-quality research experiments and contributing and further leading various aspects of research projects and proposal development and leading to author peer-reviewed journal publications and developing the intellectual properties; (2) assisting the principal investigators in overseeing the lab activities, leading and managing the lab personnel; (3) and mentoring students for participation in research or thesis/dissertation work towards degree completion.
West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 24,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (R1 University). The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the FBI, as well as private industry. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/ and http://www.wvu.edu.
The Statler College has eight academic departments with approximately 3800 students and 147 faculty members. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for its excellent faculty and students. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has 30 tenure-track or tenured faculty members, over 540 undergraduates and over 115 graduate students. It offers degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels, including dual B.S. degrees in both aerospace and mechanical engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering.
Qualifications
Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or a related field at the time of appointment. Expertise in materials synthesis, microstructural characterization, and physical properties measurement is required.
To apply for this position, visit www.jobs.wvu.edu. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-page research statement, two representative publications, and contact information for at least three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review process. For further information, please contact Dr. Xueyan Song at 304-293-3269 or xueyan.song@mail.wvu.edu. You may also visit the MAE website at: http://www.mae.statler.wvu.edu.
Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration (https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search, and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv).
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
STATLER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler Collegeof Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for one non-tenure-track position of Research Assistant Professor in the general area of energy conversion. The specific subjects of interest include (1) thermoelectric oxide materials and all oxide thermoelectric generators; (2) high-temperature solid oxide cells for electricity generation and hydrogen production; (3) chemistry and nanostructure design and engineering of various metals and ceramics.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: (1) significantly contribute to research programs by conducting high-quality research experiments and contributing and further leading various aspects of research projects and proposal development and leading to author peer-reviewed journal publications and developing the intellectual properties; (2) assisting the principal investigators in overseeing the lab activities, leading and managing the lab personnel; (3) and mentoring students for participation in research or thesis/dissertation work towards degree completion.
West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 24,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (R1 University). The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the FBI, as well as private industry. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/ and http://www.wvu.edu.
The Statler College has eight academic departments with approximately 3800 students and 147 faculty members. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for its excellent faculty and students. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has 30 tenure-track or tenured faculty members, over 540 undergraduates and over 115 graduate students. It offers degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels, including dual B.S. degrees in both aerospace and mechanical engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering.
Qualifications
Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or a related field at the time of appointment. Expertise in materials synthesis, microstructural characterization, and physical properties measurement is required.
To apply for this position, visit www.jobs.wvu.edu. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-page research statement, two representative publications, and contact information for at least three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review process. For further information, please contact Dr. Xueyan Song at 304-293-3269 or xueyan.song@mail.wvu.edu. You may also visit the MAE website at: http://www.mae.statler.wvu.edu.
Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration (https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search, and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv).
At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
