Open Rank Faculty Position in Energy-Efficient Computing or Materials Circularity (Tenure-Track)

University of Colorado Boulder•Boulder, CO

32d•$105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), a dynamic joint institute of the University of Colorado-Boulder and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), dedicated to accelerating solutions in renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainability through collaborative, cross-cutting interdisciplinary research, in collaboration with affiliated departments across campus, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. We seek exceptional candidates conducting innovative, interdisciplinary research with a specific interest for those investigating energy-efficient computing, sustainable digital infrastructure, or materials circularity. Areas of Interest: RASEI is particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses challenges broadly across ways to improve energy efficiency, but with particular interest in one or more of the following focus areas: Energy-Efficient Computing and Digital Infrastructure: Including but not limited to: Low-energy database operations, data center design, and thermal management Novel computing architectures, including optical, superconducting, and neuromorphic systems Improving energy efficiency of training and using AI/ML, including model training optimization and algorithmic compression Materials and device innovations for low-power switching, displays, and memory Hardware-software co-design for minimizing the environmental impact of computing Carbon-aware software development: Design of software systems that are carbon-intelligent in terms of runtime, compute location, and job scheduling Edge AI and decentralized systems: Sustainable design for edge devices and federated learning [GPH1], reducing dependence on centralized data centers Energy-aware AI for energy systems: Applying AI/ML to optimize energy grids, buildings, or industrial systems with a focus on efficiency and decarbonization Materials Circularity and Critical Mineral Recovery and Use Strategies: Including but not limited to: Circular electronics and sustainable design for computing hardware Recovery and recycling of rare earth elements and critical minerals Separation science, membrane-based extraction, or electrochemical purification technologies Substitution strategies and life-cycle assessment for application and a significant dependence on critical elements and minerals (e.g., for electronics, computing, and aerospace applications) Candidates working at the intersection of differing aspects of these themes are especially encouraged to apply. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University of Colorado Boulder is an R1 public research university and a member of the AAU. RASEI fosters cutting-edge energy research across CU Boulder and NREL, drawing on regional and national strengths in renewable energy, circular economy, computing, policy and analysis, advanced materials, and environmental systems. We are committed to building an inclusive vibrant intellectual community.

Requirements

A Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines).
A strong record of scholarly research and potential (or demonstrated ability) for securing external funding.
Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive excellence, and impactful teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring
develop an externally funded research program in their technical area
contribute professional leadership and service to the RASEI, tenure unit, and their professional community
cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community.