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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington is seeking qualified candidates for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in all areas of research in materials science and engineering to start Fall 2023. Priority will be given to candidates in either one of two areas of special interest: (1) scalable synthesis, analysis and implementation of materials relevant to Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE), and (2) development of biomedical imaging materials and related technologies (e.g., computational modeling and machine learning) for disease diagnosis and treatment.  Candidates aiming to integrate modern methods of data science (DS), machine learning (ML) and artificial-intelligence (AI) to accelerate advances in their respective research areas are encouraged to apply. The base salary range for this position will be $11,000-$16,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The Department of Materials Science & Engineering has a tradition of interdisciplinary collaborations and strong partnerships within UW and with other academic institutions, national labs, and industry. The major areas of research include, but are not limited to electronic, optical and magnetic materials, polymers, ceramics, composite materials, nanomaterials, energy materials, quantum materials and devices, biomaterials and medical devices, additive manufacturing, data science of materials, theoretical and computational materials. The department currently consists of 21 active core teaching and research faculty, over 120 undergraduates and 201 graduate students. For more information on the department, please visit http://www.mse.washington.edu.

Successful candidates are expected to develop innovative, interdisciplinary, and externally-funded research programs and establish strong collaborations locally and nationally. New hires are also expected to develop an excellent teaching program that integrates well with their research programs, and to teach current and newly-developed courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department. The new hires will have ample opportunities to collaborate with faculty in a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary centers and institutes on campus including the NSF MRSEC Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C), QuantumX, the Clean
Energy Institute, the Washington Clean Energy Testbed, the NSF STC for Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD), the Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute, the Nanoengineering and Sciences Institute, eScience Institute, Institute for Medical Data Science (IMDS), and many others.

The University of Washington, located in Seattle, the heart of the high-tech pacific northwest, is one of the world's preeminent universities, ranking No. 7 in Best Global Universities in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report. The College of Engineering and the MSE Department offer a highly collegial and collaborative culture. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans, and people from other diverse and underrepresented groups. We are committed to creating innovative and high-quality research and teaching programs that contribute to an inclusive and equitable campus environment. We will look forward to learning how the candidate's values, experiences, visions and plans for teaching, research, and service would support and enhance our commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion.

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement (3 pages maximum), a
teaching statement (2 page maximum), a diversity statement (2 page maximum), and contact information for three to five references. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 15, 2022 to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/113317. The position is open until filled. Questions about this search or positions should be directed to the search committee by email to Prof. Miqin Zhang (mzhang@uw.edu) and Prof. Juan Carlos Idrobo (jidrobo@uw.edu).

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.

About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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