Job Summary:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is growing its faculty in energy systems and is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position in the broadly defined discipline of electrification hardware for clean energy. The department is especially interested in accomplished candidates with experimental expertise in areas including, but not limited to, rotating electric machines and heterogenous integration of power converter circuits, e.g. monolithic power semiconductors and real-time mixed signals controller (Digital/Analog CMOS) circuits as well as three-dimensional packaging of converter components. Candidates who cross over traditional disciplinary boundaries between power conversion and other areas such as wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, integrated circuit design for power systems, computer chip fabrication, package-level heterogeneous integration, advanced manufacturing, and power/thermal management are also encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a successful, extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university shared governance; and contributing to professional and public service.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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.
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Education:
Required
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
Required
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative, significant and impactful research program and the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 19, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at UW-Madison has a long tradition of excellence in educating, mentoring, and inspiring future leaders; conducting research that is of vital importance to society; and serving Wisconsin, our nation, and the world through professional pursuits. The Department currently has 47 full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty (more than 25% of which are women), nearly 400 graduate students, and ~1000 undergraduate students. Our top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs offer BS-EE and BS-Computer Eng. degrees, two accelerated MS-ECE degrees, an online MS-ECE degree in power engineering, and the PhD degree.
The Department's five-year strategic plan includes the following priorities: increasing and embracing diversity, and cultivating a thriving and inclusive community that is welcoming, supportive and respectful. The Department is committed to having and supporting a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
How to Apply:
Please apply directly to the website by clicking on "Apply Now." Upload a single PDF document containing 1) a cover letter, 2) a detailed CV, 3) research and teaching statements describing how the applicant's research and teaching goals fit the solicitation described above and how the candidate's previous activities and future plans are aligned with the department's priorities. Applicants should also provide names and contact information for three references.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 1, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
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/
Contact:
Administrative Contact, Delight Hensler, delight.hensler@wisc.edu, 608-264-1481
Faculty Contact, Prof. Dan Ludois, ludois@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENG
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
287991-FA
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