Candidates will have a demonstrated record of academic achievement such as peer-reviewed publications and grant awards appropriate for the level of position being sought, exceptional potential in establishing a world-class research program in polymer materials, and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate teaching, learning and mentoring. Assistant Professor candidates will have a PhD and at least 2 years of relevant research experience. Associate and Full Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Divisional Committee and of the College of Engineering.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks new faculty members at any level in the area of polymeric materials. Areas of interest include but are not limited to batteries, CO2 capture and separation, and polymer membranes water purification and desalination. Research complementing existing efforts across the College of Engineering in polymer synthesis, polymer upcycling and recycling, biopolymers, the materials science of soft materials, and advanced manufacturing is of particular interest. This position is part of the RISE-EARTH initiative (EARTH stands for Environment: Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanity), which aims to strengthen the university's ability to address challenges and opportunities related to the environment, translating discoveries into tangible benefits at home in Wisconsin and beyond.

Successful candidates will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses for a diverse student body; supervise graduate student research and mentor graduate students; develop and direct a strong, funded research program; participate in departmental and university faculty governance; positively engage with an inclusive and collaborative department; contribute to professional and public service; and participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
PhD or equivalent degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field.

At least 2 years of relevant research experience.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 18, 2025

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, specifically the RISE-EARTH focus area. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.

Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.

Through the campus RISE hiring initiative and the College of Engineering RISE faculty hiring matching program, the College of Engineering will increase by nearly 50 tenure-track faculty members representing a more than 20% growth in the total faculty body. The RISE-EARTH hiring initiative will add 20 new faculty members to this vibrant community in the College of Engineering.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering at UW-Madison enrolls approximately 100 undergraduate students and over 100 MS and PhD graduate students from within the state of Wisconsin and from all over the world. The Department has 21 Primary Faculty, 42 Affiliate Faculty who can serve as advisors of MS&E graduate students, and multiple Teaching Faculty, Emeritus Faculty, and Instructional Staff. UW-Madison, College of Engineering, and MS&E are home to world-class, collaborative research efforts across materials, including in metals, electronic and optical materials, nanomaterials, advanced manufacturing, and polymers and biomaterials.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the College of Engineering are committed to ensuring that the diverse members of our community can thrive in our department and at UW-Madison, both within and outside the classroom and research lab.

The application should include: 1) a cover letter, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with full publication list, 3) a research statement of not more than five pages, and 4) a teaching statement of not more than two pages. The application should describe how the applicant's research and teaching goals fit the solicitation above.

Please request three reference letters be submitted directly by the referees to facultysearch@mse.wisc.edu  before the deadline. The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 15, 2025, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Paul Evans
pgevans@wisc.edu
608-265-6773
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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