Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
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), funded by the UCF Strategic Investment Program. The initiative aims to bolster research on travel and infectious diseases across multiple colleges. The successful candidate will join the core Materials Science and Engineering program and is expected to 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. Expertise at the intersection of materials science and engineering and biomedical sciences is required. Establishing strong ties with industrial partners is also of interest.
Requirements
- An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Materials Science and Engineering, or 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
- Exceptional record of scholarly research in one or more of the targeted technical areas.
- History of working with teams, especially those that span multiple disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Conduct impactful research in 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.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
