University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte
Assistant Professor
University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Assistant Professor – Batteries and Energy Storage
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Position Information Position Number 004352. Working Title: Assistant Professor. Classification Title: 9-Month Tenure-Track / Tenured Faculty. College: College of Engineering (Col). Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science. Position Designation: Faculty. Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time. Months per year: 9. Primary Purpose of Department: The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is currently seeking candidates for a 9-month Tenure-track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Rank with the Expertise in Batteries and Energy Storage, with an Expected Start Date of August 2026.
Research Focus
Next-generation battery materials.
Electrochemo-mechanical-thermal coupling in energy storage systems.
Critical materials processing, battery manufacturing, and recycling.
Battery safety, reliability, and degradation mechanisms.
AI/ML-enabled design or digital twins for energy storage.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (MEES) is the largest department within the William States Lee College of Engineering, staffed by 52 full-time faculty members and 15 staff members who serve over 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students. There are six active NSF CAREER awardees, and faculty are recognized as Fellows of leading professional societies. The Department has a long-standing record of research excellence in advanced manufacturing and metrology and is home to the Center for Precision Metrology and the Center for Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics.
This position will be part of the North Carolina Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle, and Electrification Research Center (BATT CAVE). The BATT CAVE focuses on advancing battery technology and autonomous vehicles. Battery research aims to enable the development of new battery technologies, design innovative materials, and establish mechanistic models to enhance battery performance and address safety concerns. Autonomous vehicle research focuses on modeling, estimation, control, and autonomy for vehicles and battery systems, including AI-based human-machine interfaces for autonomous vehicles. BATT CAVE has close proximity and established relationships with the new Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant in Liberty NC, Albemarle, Duke Energy, Honeywell, Celgard, Atom Power, and other battery OEMs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicants should be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is expected that the successful candidate will build strong collaborations with industry partners and national laboratories, publish in leading research journals, and establish a strong externally-funded research program. Applicants should also be committed to supervising undergraduate capstone projects and graduate theses/dissertations.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities include subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – Faculty are expected to conduct research or engage in other creative activities appropriate to their discipline, generate new knowledge, publish, maintain an ongoing research agenda, and seek extramural support.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – Faculty engage in service appropriate to their discipline, including university governance, public service, and service to the profession.
Minimum Experience and Education UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Priority will be given to candidates with strong research records, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research, and a plan for future research that aligns with the university’s and department’s research focus.
Required Application Documents
One-page letter of interest.
Curriculum Vitae.
Research statement (up to five pages) detailing areas of expertise and research vision.
Teaching statement (up to two pages).
Contact information for at least three references.
Optional Documents
Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership.
Other Document.
Other Requirements The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to submit the official transcript of their highest earned degree.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an affirmative action plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.
Job Dates Job Open Date: 10/13/2025. Job Close Date: Open Until Filled. Date of Review of Applications: 12/01/2025. Proposed Hire Date: 08/10/2026.
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Assistant Professor
role at
University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte .
Position Information Position Number 004352. Working Title: Assistant Professor. Classification Title: 9-Month Tenure-Track / Tenured Faculty. College: College of Engineering (Col). Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science. Position Designation: Faculty. Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time. Months per year: 9. Primary Purpose of Department: The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is currently seeking candidates for a 9-month Tenure-track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Rank with the Expertise in Batteries and Energy Storage, with an Expected Start Date of August 2026.
Research Focus
Next-generation battery materials.
Electrochemo-mechanical-thermal coupling in energy storage systems.
Critical materials processing, battery manufacturing, and recycling.
Battery safety, reliability, and degradation mechanisms.
AI/ML-enabled design or digital twins for energy storage.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (MEES) is the largest department within the William States Lee College of Engineering, staffed by 52 full-time faculty members and 15 staff members who serve over 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students. There are six active NSF CAREER awardees, and faculty are recognized as Fellows of leading professional societies. The Department has a long-standing record of research excellence in advanced manufacturing and metrology and is home to the Center for Precision Metrology and the Center for Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics.
This position will be part of the North Carolina Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle, and Electrification Research Center (BATT CAVE). The BATT CAVE focuses on advancing battery technology and autonomous vehicles. Battery research aims to enable the development of new battery technologies, design innovative materials, and establish mechanistic models to enhance battery performance and address safety concerns. Autonomous vehicle research focuses on modeling, estimation, control, and autonomy for vehicles and battery systems, including AI-based human-machine interfaces for autonomous vehicles. BATT CAVE has close proximity and established relationships with the new Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant in Liberty NC, Albemarle, Duke Energy, Honeywell, Celgard, Atom Power, and other battery OEMs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicants should be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is expected that the successful candidate will build strong collaborations with industry partners and national laboratories, publish in leading research journals, and establish a strong externally-funded research program. Applicants should also be committed to supervising undergraduate capstone projects and graduate theses/dissertations.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities include subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – Faculty are expected to conduct research or engage in other creative activities appropriate to their discipline, generate new knowledge, publish, maintain an ongoing research agenda, and seek extramural support.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – Faculty engage in service appropriate to their discipline, including university governance, public service, and service to the profession.
Minimum Experience and Education UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Priority will be given to candidates with strong research records, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research, and a plan for future research that aligns with the university’s and department’s research focus.
Required Application Documents
One-page letter of interest.
Curriculum Vitae.
Research statement (up to five pages) detailing areas of expertise and research vision.
Teaching statement (up to two pages).
Contact information for at least three references.
Optional Documents
Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership.
Other Document.
Other Requirements The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to submit the official transcript of their highest earned degree.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an affirmative action plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.
Job Dates Job Open Date: 10/13/2025. Job Close Date: Open Until Filled. Date of Review of Applications: 12/01/2025. Proposed Hire Date: 08/10/2026.
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