Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Materials Science and Engineering
Join the University of Michigan as an assistant professor shaping the future of sustainable metallurgy and materials engineering.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a PhD in materials science and a research focus on sustainable metallurgy or advanced materials processing.
Overview
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position. The department seeks dynamic scholars with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and innovation across all areas of materials science. Special consideration will be given to candidates focusing on sustainable metallurgy, critical minerals, metal decarbonization, and recyclability. The successful applicant will build an independent research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor students.
What you'll do
- Establish and maintain an internationally recognized, externally funded independent research program
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses within the Materials Science and Engineering curriculum
- Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate student researchers
- Contribute to departmental service, committee work, and academic governance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the university and industry partners
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: A strong record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage
- Demonstrated research excellence in materials science and engineering
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Potential for securing external research funding
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Hold a completed PhD by the time of appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-13
Interested applicants must submit their application materials online through the provided application portal. Ensure all required documentation including academic credentials and research statements are attached before the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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