At a Glance

• Sponsored program and research awards at the University of South Carolina rose 6.7% over last year, totaling $185 million for fiscal year 2007. Carolina faculty achieved a 23% increase in funding from the NSF.
• The University will be hiring 250 additional faculty members over the next several years.
• Development of the Innovista research district will include opening two new facilities in 2008 and continued progress on several research initiatives in alternative energy, computational science, nanotechnology, and biomedical science.
• The College of Engineering and Computing graduated 46 doctoral students in 2007 - second only to the College of Arts and Sciences.
• The College of Engineering and Computing is consistently producing NSF CAREER Award winners each year. Our faculty have also won numerous awards in their various disciplines.

College of Engineering and Computing Faculty Search: Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, University 0f South Carolina

The College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina seeks highly qualified individuals as part of a cluster of faculty with research and teaching expertise in the area of SolidOxide Fuel Cells (SOFC’s).

Duties are to develop a strong educational and externally funded collaborative research program in the SOFC Fuel Cell Program housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Tenured or tenure-track appointments will be made in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering at a rank and salary commensurate with candidate’s credentials.

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field with SOFC modeling background and commitment to excellence in teaching and research required.

Prefer individuals with demonstrated expertise in any of the following: multi-physics modeling of SOFC fuel cells and fuel cell systems; coupled nonlinear analysis of systems, controls, and processes and experience with associated computational codes; candidates with expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering,materials and catalysts associated with SOFC also sought.

Candidate must meet tenure and promotion criteria of home department.

Apply on-line at https://uscjobs.sc.edu (Job #042492), and submit letter of application with statement of qualifications, professional vita, and names of three references to: SOFC Search Committee, Office of the Dean, College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Swearingen Engineering Center, 301 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29208. Direct questions and send attachments to SOFC-search@engr.sc.edu.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled.