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Assistant Professor - Green Energy Materials

Date Posted : 12 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : 02 / 16 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 40540

Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department : Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Green Energy Materials. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and / or Mechanical Engineering, with a core expertise in electrochemistry and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is strongly desirable. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths . Candidates are expected to have a solid theoretical background and extensive research experience in one or more of the following areas :

• Materials innovation in energy systems, emphasizing the design and synthesis of complex inorganic / organic architectures, functional surface for electrochemical and photoelectrochemical applications, electrocatalytic processes and material environmental degradation.
• Advanced energy storage technologies, focusing on innovative and sustainable material systems, next-generation battery chemistries, with an emphasis on electrochemically functional 2-D and 3D materials, characterization, analytics, and computational modeling.
• Low-carbon materials processing, with an emphasis on green materials for decarbonization via electrochemistry for scalable technologies, manufacturing, and processing.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees. Demonstrable experience in industrial work and / or collaborating with industrial partners is also desirable.

The candidate should be able to teach courses relevant to materials chemistry, electrochemistry, and energy storage. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. The University’s distinguished faculty, institutional record of ground breaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto is home to the top Materials Science and Engineering program in Canada. We foster a world-class environment that excels in teaching, learning and research.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .

Submission guidelines can be found at http : / / uoft.me / how-to-apply . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF / MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Hani Naguib, Chair, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at [email protected] with "Green Energy Position" in the subject line.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by February 16, 2025.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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