College of Engineering and Computing Faculty Search: Photovoltaics, University 0f South Carolina
The University of South Carolina seeks to hire several people into tenure-track faculty positions to support a new multidisciplinary research and teaching cluster in the area of photovoltaic materials, devices, and systems. This search for candidates is conducted jointly by the Departments of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemistry. Each successful candidate will be hired into a tenure-track slot in one of these departments, or possibly in another closely-allied department. Candidates will be expected to develop nationally-recognized externally-funded research programs, to engage in graduate and undergraduate education, and to form a synergetic and collaborative group at the forefront of research in photovoltaic materials, devices, or systems.
These new faculty positions are part of a long-range University initiative to build a nationally recognized multi-disciplinary program in photovoltaic power sources, which is a newly formalized thrust within the university’s expressed commitment to energy-related research. The cluster of faculty hired through this initiative are expected to develop a wholistic program that addresses a wide range of problems. While individual research areas will necessarily be highly focused, the group as a whole should have a goal to build a college-spanning program. Research areas relevant to this initiative cover a very broad scope from macro-molecules to thermal integration, from materials to systems, from devices to manufacturing.
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Many outstanding programs complement this new initiative and add value to this opportunity. The tremendous strengths of the existing faculty in fuel cells, power electronics, semiconductor materials and devices, organic polymers, and electrochemistry are well recognized. University and state initiatives related to commercialization, small business start-ups, and industry/university cooperation provide unlimited opportunities to exploit research successes.
Nominations or applications should be submitted by email to PVpower-search@engr.sc.edu. Application packages, preferably in the form of a single PDF document, should include 1) a professional vitae, 2) a description of research plans, 3) a statement of teaching interests/philosophy, and 4) contact information for three professional references. If it is not possible to submit information electronically, the following physical address may be used: Photovoltaic Power Search Committee, Office of the Dean, College of Engineering and Computing, Swearingen Engineering Center, 301 Main St., Columbia, SC 29208
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.The University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
