Job Summary:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks to hire a faculty member with expertise in advanced semiconductor materials and devices (microelectronics or optoelectronics) for energy-efficient computing, control, power conversion, communications, lighting, or sensing applications. Device technologies of interest include transistors, light-emitting diodes, lasers, photodetectors and on-chip photonics, and photovoltaics that leverage new 3D architectures and new nanomaterials, some of which are considered exotic today (e.g., oxide semiconductors, 2D semiconductors, perovskites, diamond, etc.). The successful candidate will lead research innovations that address the extraordinary demands for intelligence and sensing embedded in nearly every aspect of daily life, and the urgent need for energy efficiency in the underlying electronics. Outstanding candidates at both the Assistant and Associate Professor rank will be considered.
The ECE Department's mission is to foster a diverse and inclusive community that advances the frontiers of engineering, disseminates discoveries and inventions, and prepares students to make the world better for all. This position is part of UW-Madison's Excellence in Mentoring Initiative, which aims to recruit outstanding faculty who, in addition to their demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, have demonstrated the ability and commitment to mentor first-generation and/or underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students to help them achieve academic success. Our understanding of mentoring is expansive and includes a wide range of practices, including offering undergraduate research opportunities, advising graduate students, connecting students with professional networks, creating an inclusive learning environment, offering culturally responsive guidance and support, facilitating peer mentorship initiatives, and other evidence-based and student-centered practices. Candidates who have specific goals and plans that are aligned with our mission and whose research, teaching, and mentoring interests fall within the areas described above are strongly encouraged to apply.
The faculty member recruited through this search will be able to leverage and contribute to state-of-the-art MOCVD reactors within ECE as well as research core facilities within the Wisconsin Centers for Nanoscale Technology for nanoscale fabrication, imaging, and characterization.
Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; providing ongoing mentorship to first-generation and/or underrepresented students to help them achieve academic success; 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.
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.
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Education:
Required
PhD 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, a commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching, and evidence of the ability and commitment to mentor first-generation and/or underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students. Associate Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Physical Sciences Divisional Committee and the College of Engineering.
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 18, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending upon qualifications
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. Our history of firsts in microelectronics and optoelectronics includes the seminal advances made by two ECE alumni and Nobel Prize recipients: John Bardeen (BSEE'28 and MSEE'29), co-inventor of the transistor, and Jack Kilby (MSEE'50), co-inventor of the integrated circuit. Our 51 tenure-track/tenured faculty (more than 31% of which are women) and 8 instructional faculty are leaders in their fields, respected nationally and internationally for their innovative research and teaching excellence. Approximately 400 graduate students and more than 1000 undergraduate students are enrolled in our top-ranked degree programs.
The College of Engineering cultivates and upholds a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all, operating with the highest standards of integrity, collegiality, inclusivity, and ethics and recognizing the contributions of every member of our college community. We embrace students from all backgrounds and help them reach their full potential as engineers, entrepreneurs, problem solvers, leaders and citizens. Our faculty integrate innovative, multidisciplinary research into the classroom, leveraging evidence-based teaching methods to inspire and prepare our students. Through our research, teaching and service, we pursue answers to societal needs and challenges.
Madison, Wisconsin, a beautiful city of more than 250,000, has been named on top 10 lists for tech growth centers, and consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play.
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, teaching, and mentoring statements describing how the applicant's goals fit the solicitation described above and how the candidate's previous activities and future plans are aligned with the department's priorities, including excellence in mentoring first-generation and/or underrepresented students. Applicants should also provide names and contact information for three references who will be contacted upon application submission.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is January 12, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position may 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:
Delight Hensler
delight.hensler@wisc.edu
608-264-1481
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Associate Professor (FA030) or Assistant Professor (FA040)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENG
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
308160-FA
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