Assistant Professor – Electrical Engineering
About The Position
The Department of Engineering in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, with an expected start date of September 1, 2027. The department welcomes candidates across a wide range of Electrical Engineering specialties whose work will enhance or complement existing efforts. Areas of particular interest include power systems, power electronics, electric motors and drives, power apparatus and protection, materials for energy applications, smart grids, renewable energy systems, wireless power transfer, cyber-physical energy systems, microgrids and distributed energy resources, grid-forming inverters and inverter-based resources, energy storage, digital twins and grid testbeds, AI/ML for power system operation and control, power plant electrical infrastructure, transmission lines, grid resilience, and energy markets and grid flexibility. The successful candidate will establish a highly productive, externally funded independent research program, teach undergraduate and graduate students, mentor graduate students, and contribute to developing courses in their area of expertise. The candidate will also contribute to the growth of a vibrant and inclusive Engineering Department. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering and participates in college-wide interdisciplinary graduate programs. Tenure-track faculty receive a competitive startup package and access to shared research facilities, including state-of-the-art core facilities. The Engineering Department is a collegial and growing faculty group whose research includes semiconductor optoelectronics, photonics and superconducting quantum devices; advanced wireless systems and applied electromagnetics; micro- and nano-bioengineering for diagnostics and cellular biomechanics; artificial intelligence and machine learning; and resilient energy systems and wind power innovation. The College of Science and Mathematics is a collaborative STEM community, with opportunities for interdisciplinary work within UMass Boston and with academic centers, research institutes, and companies across Greater Boston.
Requirements
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, completed by the time of hiring.
- Evidence of strong research productivity.
- Demonstrated potential for external funding.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and graduate mentoring.
- Enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a vibrant and inclusive Engineering Department.
Nice To Haves
- Research expertise in one or more areas of particular interest: power systems, power electronics, electric motors and drives, power apparatus and protection, materials for energy applications, smart grids, renewable energy systems, wireless power transfer, cyber-physical energy systems, microgrids and distributed energy resources, grid-forming inverters and inverter-based resources, energy storage, digital twins and grid testbeds, AI/ML for power system operation and control, power plant electrical infrastructure, transmission lines, grid resilience, and energy markets and grid flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Establish a highly productive, externally funded independent research program.
- Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Mentor graduate students.
- Contribute to developing new courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
- Contribute to the growth of a vibrant and inclusive Engineering Department.
Benefits
- Competitive startup package.
- Access to shared research facilities, including state-of-the-art core facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
