Empire Innovation Program - Full Professor in Energy Storage
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Nov 18, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 1704
Position ID:: 183152

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description:

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the Full professor level with an expected start date of Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 in the area of energy storage. We are seeking a nationally recognized outstanding researcher to be part of a growing team of clean energy scientists, innovators and educators at Binghamton University. This position will carry the title of SUNY Empire Innovation Professor, and is supported in part by the State University of New York (SUNY)'s Empire Innovation Program (EIP), a key initiative to recruit and retain outstanding faculty with an established track record of research and scholarship in areas of strategic priority.

Applications are invited from exceptional researchers and engineers with an outstanding track record of funded research, scholarship, teaching and service in one or more areas of energy storage, including but not limited to:

• Applied materials science,
• Power electronics,
• Power systems,
• Batteries,
• Modeling, analysis and policy decision support for energy systems,
• Optimization of battery manufacturing and supply chain,
• Battery recycling and battery management systems,
• Storage systems for both large (grid-scale) and small (portable or transportation) applications.

The Watson College EIP professor in Energy Storage will augment existing capabilities and expertise in energy storage-related material, device, and system research at Binghamton University. The candidate hired for this position will strengthen and grow cross-institutional collaborations, and make significant contributions to Binghamton university's Road Map Initiative in Smart Energy Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence (https://www.binghamton.edu/transdisciplinary-areas-of-excellence/smart-energy/index.html). They will accelerate the translation of clean energy and storage technologies research to commercially viable solutions leveraging the Koffman Clean Energy Incubator (https://thekoffman.com/) and the New Energy New York (https://newenergynewyork.com/) Programs.

A premier public R1 research institution, Binghamton University currently generates over $64M in annual research expenditures and contributes over $1.2 billion annually to the regional economy. The recent $113 million research award from the Economic Development Agency (EDA) and the $160 million NSF Engine award to the New Energy New York initiative on battery technology innovation speaks to the university's leadership on knowledge transfer and partnerships across industrial and academia to advance technology development and innovation in science and engineering. The university is home to the 2019 Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley Whittingham in the field of Chemistry and attracts outstanding students and award-winning faculty, many of whom are ranked in the top 2% of researchers in their respective fields.

The Thomas J Watson College of Engineering Binghamton University currently enrolls over 3,600 students across its five departments (Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Science and Industrial Engineering) and two specialized programs (Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Design Division). The engineering school maintains close collaborations with other colleges within the University, in particular the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences that houses the Physics and Chemistry Departments. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment, and seek applicants who share our commitment. In particular, underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Watson College stands committed to fostering a community that reflects our diverse society to ensure that its teaching, research, scholarship, and outreach programs include and serve a wide range of individuals.

Underpinning the technical, engineering, and computer science expertise of Watson College faculty, staff, students and alumni is an understanding that diverse and inclusive groups maximize potential, innovation, and impact. We, therefore, develop structures and opportunities that improve the experience of all students, especially those who are underrepresented in engineering and computer science. Watson faculty, staff, and students assist in cultivating a community of members that are conscious of barriers to social mobility, exhibit and act on empathy and compassion, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), both within the college and beyond.

Together, we learn, educate, innovate, and work toward a more just and inclusive future. We embrace and cultivate our diversity and thrive because of it. We strongly encourage potential applicants who share these goals, especially underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive startup package including competitive salary compensation and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a PhD degree in engineering or a closely related discipline. They must possess outstanding research credentials including proven research leadership, a strong record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and citations, and a strong record of securing external funding. In addition, candidates must have demonstrated experience as an effective instructor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit an application package, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and a diversity statement and names and contact information of five references. For full consideration, candidates should submit their application materials by December 30, 2024; applications will continue to be accepted after this date until the position is filled. The State University of New York and Binghamton University are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183152