Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor. This position is part of UCF's Infectious Disease and Travel Health Initiative (IDTHI), which aims to bolster research on travel and infectious diseases. The successful candidate will conduct impactful research and educate students in areas related to novel functional materials for pathogen mitigation, drug delivery, characterization of pathogen-materials interfaces, and innovative sensor materials and devices for pathogen detection. The role involves establishing strong ties with industrial partners and contributing to interdisciplinary research collaborations. UCF is a next-generation public research university and a Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, committed to fostering innovation and collaboration across its community.

Requirements

• An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline, by the start of the appointment.
• Evidence of strong commitment to academic activities, including teaching, scholarly publications, and sponsored research.

Nice To Haves

• An exceptional record of scholarly research in novel functional materials for pathogen mitigation, drug delivery, characterization of pathogen-materials interfaces, or innovative sensor materials and devices for pathogen detection.
• A history of working with teams, especially those that span multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impactful research in areas related to novel functional materials for pathogen mitigation, drug delivery, characterization of pathogen (bacteria/virus)-materials interfaces, and innovative sensor materials (nano to micro) and devices for detection of pathogens related to infectious disease.
• Educate undergraduate and graduate students in the aforementioned areas of research.
• Establish strong ties with industrial partners, both local and national.
• Collaborate with existing and new faculty across four colleges on interdisciplinary research projects related to infectious diseases and travel health.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree