Stanford University Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Assistant or Untenured Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and
Stanford University Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Overview
Stanford University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). Appointments will be made at a rank commensurate with experience and accomplishment. We seek applicants with significant accomplishments and future potential across the broad field of materials science and engineering. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with interests in computational materials science, biomaterials science, and/or mechanical properties, as broadly defined. Responsibilities and expectations
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to scholarship in materials science and to provide leadership to related academic programs at Stanford. The university offers extensive shared resources for materials synthesis, fabrication, computation, and characterization, including nano@Stanford facilities, the Stanford Research Computing Facility (SRCF), and facilities at the Interdisciplinary Sarafan Chemistry, Engineering and Medicine for Health Institute (ChEM-H). There are also significant partnering opportunities with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. The candidate must have or be completing a Ph.D. in the advertised field or a closely related one. Responsibilities include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, developing advanced graduate courses in the research specialty, and building a world-class research program. The successful candidate should be committed to teaching excellence and mentoring students in a multidisciplinary environment across departments and schools, including Engineering, Medicine, the Doerr School of Sustainability, and Humanities and Sciences. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field (completed or near completion). Ability and interest in teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Potential to develop and lead a world-class research program and to contribute to cross-departmental education and collaboration. Interest in collaborative and multidisciplinary work spanning several schools at Stanford. Application details
Applications should include a resume, brief statements of research and teaching interests (combined 3–5 pages), and the names and email addresses of 3–5 references. Letters of recommendation will be requested after short-listing. Within the research statement (not to exceed 4 pages), applicants should describe their plans for future research and how those plans could be realized at Stanford. Within the teaching statement (not to exceed 1 page), applicants should describe their vision for teaching in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and related fields. Applicants should apply online via the online application portal. The Materials Science and Engineering Department, School of Engineering, and Stanford University value faculty who foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may include a brief discussion in their research and teaching statements about how their work and experience will further these values. Applications will be accepted and considered on a continuous basis until December 15, 2025. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, c/o Chris Hall, by email to msesearch@stanford.edu. Compensation and benefits
The expected base pay range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $141,247 – $159,910 Associate Professor (untenured): $152,547 – $191,506 This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment and does not include summer salary. For more information about compensation and our wide range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department. Stanford provides a pay range representing its good faith estimate of market value. The final offer will consider factors such as experience, qualifications, years since degree completion, field, departmental budget, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable roles. Equal opportunity
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from individuals who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.
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Stanford University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). Appointments will be made at a rank commensurate with experience and accomplishment. We seek applicants with significant accomplishments and future potential across the broad field of materials science and engineering. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with interests in computational materials science, biomaterials science, and/or mechanical properties, as broadly defined. Responsibilities and expectations
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to scholarship in materials science and to provide leadership to related academic programs at Stanford. The university offers extensive shared resources for materials synthesis, fabrication, computation, and characterization, including nano@Stanford facilities, the Stanford Research Computing Facility (SRCF), and facilities at the Interdisciplinary Sarafan Chemistry, Engineering and Medicine for Health Institute (ChEM-H). There are also significant partnering opportunities with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. The candidate must have or be completing a Ph.D. in the advertised field or a closely related one. Responsibilities include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, developing advanced graduate courses in the research specialty, and building a world-class research program. The successful candidate should be committed to teaching excellence and mentoring students in a multidisciplinary environment across departments and schools, including Engineering, Medicine, the Doerr School of Sustainability, and Humanities and Sciences. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field (completed or near completion). Ability and interest in teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Potential to develop and lead a world-class research program and to contribute to cross-departmental education and collaboration. Interest in collaborative and multidisciplinary work spanning several schools at Stanford. Application details
Applications should include a resume, brief statements of research and teaching interests (combined 3–5 pages), and the names and email addresses of 3–5 references. Letters of recommendation will be requested after short-listing. Within the research statement (not to exceed 4 pages), applicants should describe their plans for future research and how those plans could be realized at Stanford. Within the teaching statement (not to exceed 1 page), applicants should describe their vision for teaching in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and related fields. Applicants should apply online via the online application portal. The Materials Science and Engineering Department, School of Engineering, and Stanford University value faculty who foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may include a brief discussion in their research and teaching statements about how their work and experience will further these values. Applications will be accepted and considered on a continuous basis until December 15, 2025. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, c/o Chris Hall, by email to msesearch@stanford.edu. Compensation and benefits
The expected base pay range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $141,247 – $159,910 Associate Professor (untenured): $152,547 – $191,506 This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment and does not include summer salary. For more information about compensation and our wide range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department. Stanford provides a pay range representing its good faith estimate of market value. The final offer will consider factors such as experience, qualifications, years since degree completion, field, departmental budget, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable roles. Equal opportunity
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from individuals who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.
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