Assistant Professor

Colorado School of Mines Renewable Energy Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (REMRSEC), in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor level position within the field of renewable energy. The anticipated starting date is August 2010.

Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is a public research institution dedicated to education and research in the areas of energy, materials, minerals, and the environment. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.

Initiated in fall 2009, the National Science Foundation sponsored REMRSEC is focused on transformative materials advances and educational directions that greatly impact emerging renewable energy technologies. Its two interdisciplinary research groups focus on advanced materials and concepts for solar energy conversion and fundamental understanding and control of ion transport in membranes. An initial seed area is directed at high-density energy storage.

The Center maintains state-of-the-art shared research facilities, has strong industrial outreach and international partnerships, an active outreach program, and a strong commitment to enhancing diversity at all levels. In addition to NREL, Mines has close relations with the United States Geological Survey, National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, all located nearby.

For more information visit: The Colorado School of Mines, REMRSEC, and NREL.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will join the faculty of the Mines department matching their disciplinary background, become an active participant in REMRSEC, and will have a joint appointment at nearby NREL. This position will develop an active graduate research program at Mines and NREL that supports and complements REMRSEC activities. The successful candidate will teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications:

The position requires a Ph.D. in a science or engineering field with appropriate postdoctoral experience or the equivalent and the demonstrated potential for successful teaching, scholarship, and service. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be committed to excellence in research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should have interests and experience at the crossroads of chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computational science as they apply to renewable energy.

Compensation: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Mines also provides an attractive benefits package including fully paid health insurance, dependent tuition benefits, parental leave policies and dependent care assistance through a flexible spending plan.

To Apply:

Applicants must send a curriculum vitae, a list of 3 references (name, mailing address, email address, telephone number), a summary of the proposed research program and its relevance to renewable energy and the REMRSEC, and a description of teaching philosophy and methods.

Electronic applications are encouraged. If using this method of application, please put the search number as indicated above (in bold) in the subject line to ensure that your materials are properly forwarded to the search committee.

Colorado School of Mines
Human Resources Office
Search #09-362010
1500 Illinois Street
Golden, CO 80401

Review of applications will begin by October 1, 2009.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.