Research Professor

The Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute was created to develop citizen leaders for the global community committed to transform the energy future of San Antonio, Texas and the nation. The Institute draws on expertise and capabilities from across the entire university through each of its colleges and is actively partnered with CPS Energy, the largest wholly owned public municipality in the nation, to address key energy challenges for the coming decades.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in Texas and the second largest of nine academic universities and six health institutions in the UT System. As a multicultural institution of access and excellence, UTSA aims to be a Tier I research university providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment. UTSA serves over 30,000 students in 64 bachelor's, 49 master's and 21 doctoral degree programs in the colleges of Architecture, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Honors, Liberal and Fine Arts, Public Policy and Sciences. UTSA is nestled in the beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas, - home to the Alamo and River Walk.

Position Overview:

The Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute (TSERI) at the University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking applicants for 3 non-tenured track positions at the assistant and associate research professor levels. Applications are invited from individuals with an expertise in a variety of fields including energy systems (e.g., energy efficiency and conservation); large scale penetration of renewable energy technology and storage integration; advanced metering infrastructure, cyber security; electrification of the transportation sector and policy (environmental legislation, carbon credits regulations, renewable energy, clean energy, water, and transportation); and closely related areas.

Working with the TSERI institute will require identifying funding resources, writing proposals, leading on specific areas of expertise, and mentoring students at all levels. These positions will also have the opportunity to develop relationships with industry and break ground for San Antonio's economic future and sustainable energy impact. The institute is focused on cutting-edge research initiatives in order to provide tangible community impact.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 or more years of real world experience in engineering, science, policy, business, or architecture is required.

Application Deadline: February 15th, 2012. Review of applications will commence immediately following.

To Apply:

All applicants must submit an original signed letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests as they relate to the themes identified above and the names, addresses (postal and e-mail), and telephone numbers of at least 3 references. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. Applications must be sent by U.S. mail to:

Capri Schafner
Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0668

This position is security sensitive.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.