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Institute of Materials Science & Engineering

Institute of Materials Science & Engineering

Professor of the Practice in Cleanroom Facility 

The Institute of Materials Science & Engineering (IMSE) and the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis invite applications for a Professor of the Practice specializing in cleanroom micro- and nano-fabrication. This hire will support the IMSE cleanroom user facility, a shared university resource for research and teaching. Candidates for this non-tenure track faculty position are expected to enrich the curriculum, building on their distinguished record of technical contributions in the field, and support the university’s research mission by maintaining the facility to the highest standards for performance and accessibility for users.

Major responsibilities:

• Teaching two 3-unit courses per academic year, open to both graduate and undergraduate students, covering topics related to micro- and nano-device fabrication and characterization.
• Teaching a workshop or short course during the summer.
• Managing the cleanroom facility including training of users, supervising technical staff, overseeing routine maintenance and upkeep of a large and diverse set of instrumentation, coordinating equipment installation, and maintaining high standards of safety.

Additional activities include coordinating with faculty and research administrators on the use of existing equipment and acquisition of new instruments; providing up-to-date information on the facility website with detailed status of equipment, capabilities, recipes, and performance metrics; expanding the user base through outreach to local universities and companies; and organizing the annual IMSE Open House with other IMSE staff. Interaction with students, faculty, university leadership, and the external academic and industrial user base will be an important element of this position, and strong speaking and written communication skills are essential.

Washington University is particularly interested in considering applications from members of groups underrepresented in science and engineering, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and persons with disabilities.

The IMSE cleanroom is a central resource for micro- and nano-fabrication research in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. It houses state-of-the-art equipment for thin-film deposition and growth, optical and electron beam patterning, plasma etching, and metrology tools. The facility attracts users from across the university including the McKelvey School of Engineering, the School of Arts & Sciences, and the School of Medicine, as well as local and regional universities and corporations. The cleanroom has both a research mission serving over 50 faculty labs across the university, and an education mission to train the next generation of scientists and engineers in practical fabrication techniques for use in academic and industrial research settings. 

Position requirements:

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and/or Engineering, or a relevant Engineering degree.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience working in an industrial or research/academic cleanroom.
• Academic, personnel, and/or facilities management experience will be particularly valued.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, one page description of prior cleanroom work experience, one page description of prior teaching experience (if applicable), and the contact information for three references to https://apply.interfolio.com/143724

Washington University is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It is the University’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Employment eligibility verification will be required upon employment.

Please address questions about this position to imse_director@wustl.edu

Computer Science & Engineering 

Faculty Positions (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has several tenure-track faculty openings beginning on or after July 1, 2024.  We seek outstanding faculty at all ranks and in all areas of computer science & engineering who will build transformative research programs in their core disciplines and through interdisciplinary collaborations. 

The department anticipates a focused recruiting effort over the next several years towards building and expanding strengths in several strategic areas with an emphasis upon these target areas: autonomous systems (cyber-physical systems, preferably with incorporation of artificial intelligence/machine learning); computational social science; computational environmental science; computer vision/imaging; and human-AI collaboration and interaction. 

Candidates are expected to publish their research in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, teach, and participate in department and university service. The usual teaching load is one course per semester.  Diversity and inclusion are core values at Washington University, and candidates should demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive. 

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Qualified applicants should submit a complete application (cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and diversity statement) through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/134119 and arrange for at least three letters of references to be directly submitted on their behalf. Applications may be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled, but all applications received before December 15, 2023, will be given full consideration.

Please contact recruiting@cse.wustl.edu for questions related to this search.

Washington University is a private university with roughly 7,000 full-time undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students. It is nationally known for the exceptional quality of its student body and for its attractive campus, which borders residential neighborhoods and one of the nation’s largest urban parks. Many faculty members walk or bike to work. St. Louis combines a Midwest cost of living with a vibrant metropolitan area, offering a wealth of cultural and entertainment opportunities.  Our faculty and staff are known for our collegiality and for providing a supportive environment for new arrivals.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Open Lecturer position

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis invites applicants for the position of Lecturer (1 year engagement, renewable) or, for highly experienced candidates, Senior Lecturer (3+ year engagement, renewable after the first year). Of particular interest are candidates with expertise and teaching interests in either of the following two areas:

• Data science and its applications;
• Cyberphysical systems and security.

This position is part of the school’s recently created teaching track, which strives to provide competitive, long-term career paths in support of the school’s teaching mission.  As a teaching faculty you will play a key role in maintaining the School’s global reputation for high quality education. 

Duties include:

• Develop, assess, and improve courses.
• Enhance teaching and learning methods.
• Contribute to curricular improvements.
• Participate in service to the department and school.
• Continue professional development in the discipline.

Required qualifications:

• Graduate work in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. A doctorate is preferred, but master’s degrees may be considered for candidates with strong professional and teaching records.
• Excellence in written and oral communication.
• A passion for teaching and continual improvement of one’s teaching practice.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies and staff.

In addition, the following are desired:

• Teaching experience in a university or 4-year college.
• Experience with curriculum and course development.
• Experience with instructional innovation and online education.
• Involvement in relevant professional organizations and communities.

Qualified applicants should submit the following materials through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19945. Questions related to the search can be sent to recruiting@cse.wustl.edu.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (and prior teaching evaluations when applicable)
• Diversity statement
• Contact information of at least three references

About us: Washington University’s McKelvey School of Engineering is ranked among US News & World Report's top 50 Engineering Schools. The school's Department of Computer Science & Engineering conducts high-impact research and trains future researchers, engineers, and educators in both the fundamental properties of computing systems and how computation can benefit other disciplines. From its origin in 1965 as the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, the department has paved the way for computer science departments, awarding the first computer science doctorate in the United States. 

Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and the strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive. An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans, and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Electrical & Systems Engineering 

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Electrical & Systems Engineering department at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions with an effective start date on or after July 1, 2024. Candidates should have earned a PhD or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering or a closely related discipline. Washington University is a highly-selective national research university with a strong tradition of research excellence. The University’s strategic plan, released in 2022, seeks growth of top-tier research, scholarship, and creative practice with an emphasis on transdisciplinary and cross-school research. Included in this plan are foci related to applications in medicine, public health, infrastructure, and addressing pressing societal challenges. Accordingly, we seek both junior and senior applicants who will contribute to several areas of fundamental research:

• Signal processing and learning.
• Hardware, devices and computing architectures for machine learning and AI.
• Imaging science, in coordination with the broader search for candidates in the area of imaging science (https://sites.wustl.edu/imagingsciences/).
• Quantum engineering.
• Multi-agent systems and robotics, with particular focus on human-machine interaction. 

Exceptional candidates will be considered in all areas of Electrical and Systems Engineering.

Equity, Diversity and inclusion are core values at Washington University, and candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.

Successful applicants will have a primary appointment in the Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering (ese.wustl.edu) with the possibility of joint appointments in other departments. The faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and systems engineering, participate in university service, and establish a thriving externally-funded research program. Faculty positions are open for all levels; appointment at a senior rank (associate and full professor) will be considered for exceptional candidates with a distinguished record of achievement in research and teaching.

Applications should include: (1) a cover letter that identifies the candidate’s three most significant publications and describes their interest in the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research plan for the next five years that should not exceed three pages, and should highlight the problem(s) or set of questions to be investigated, the envisioned approach, a mentoring strategy, and the proposed funding sources; (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (5) a statement describing contributions to and future plans for enhancing diversity; and (6) a list of at least three references via the link provided at http://apply.interfolio.com/134072.

Priority will be given to completed applications (including submitted reference letters) received before December 15, 2023. However, applications will be accepted at any time and will be considered until the positions are filled. Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon employment.

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in mechanical engineering.  The successful applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, have a record of significant contributions in research, and be prepared to teach core mechanical engineering courses as well as develop specialized elective courses. Tenure-track faculty are expected to establish and maintain an externally-funded research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, mentor graduate students, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in department and University service. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, service, or other experience has prepared them to contribute to our core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The current search is focused primarily at the Assistant Professor level, but appointment at more senior levels will be considered. 

Imaging science, soft matter and biomaterials, energy and the environment, neurotechnology, and artificial intelligence are key areas of interest within the McKelvey School of Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science seeks candidates with research interests in these areas and/or complementary to the department’s current research foci. The School is experiencing tremendous growth with the opening of two new buildings and a projected 20% increase in faculty numbers over the next five years. The McKelvey School of Engineering provides a wide range of networking, mentoring, and development opportunities for all faculty.

Washington University in St. Louis is a private university with about 16,000 students. It is surrounded by and adjacent to museums, performance venues, vibrant entertainment and dining districts, one of the nation’s largest civic parks, and beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. The campuses are well served by the region’s light rail and bus service and have easy access to major interstate highways. St. Louis is consistently ranked among the nation’s most affordable and best places to live and raise families. Washington University provides comprehensive and competitive benefits for all faculty and their families. 

Applicants should apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/129801. Required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans (not to exceed 3 pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (not to exceed 2 pages), and the names and contact information for three references. Contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion should be described within the required application materials (i.e. cover letter, CV, teaching statement, and/or research statement). Evaluation of the applications will begin by December 1, 2023.

Teaching Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering: Controls, Circuits, Mechatronics

The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time, teaching-focused faculty position to teach electrical circuit theory and control theory to undergraduate mechanical engineering students as well as develop specialized elective courses. The successful applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field, and be prepared to teach courses at the intersection of these disciplines. Teaching faculty are expected to mentor students, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in Department and University service. We seek candidates whose teaching, service, or other experience has prepared them to contribute to our core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The current search is focused primarily at the Lecturer level, but appointment at more senior levels, including Teaching Professor or Professor of the Practice, will be considered. This position comes without tenure.

Circuit theory, control theory, machine learning, data science, robotics, and advanced manufacturing are key areas of educational emphasis within the McKelvey School of Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science seeks candidates with teaching interests in these areas. The School is experiencing tremendous growth with the opening of two new buildings and a projected 20% increase in faculty numbers over the next five years. The McKelvey School of Engineering provides a wide range of networking, mentoring, and development opportunities for all faculty.

Washington University in St. Louis is a private university with about 16,000 students. It is surrounded by and adjacent to museums, performance venues, vibrant entertainment and dining districts, one of the nation’s largest civic parks, and beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. The campuses are well served by the region’s light rail and bus service and have easy access to major interstate highways. St. Louis is consistently ranked among the nation’s most affordable and best places to live and raise families. Washington University provides comprehensive and competitive benefits for all faculty and their families.

Applicants should apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/134674. Required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (not to exceed 3 pages), and the names and contact information for three references. Contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion should be described within the required application materials (i.e., cover letter, CV, and/or teaching statement). Evaluation of the applications will begin by January 3, 2024.