BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Assistant or Associate Professor in Energy Storage Systems
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Binghamton, New York, United States
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.
Watson College Commitments 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 develop structures and opportunities that improve the experience of all students, especially those who are underrepresented in engineering and computer science.
Job Description The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in fall of 2026. Individuals with an established record of obtaining competitive research funding and a history of scholarly excellence will be considered for appointment at the associate professor rank.
Broad Area of Energy Storage
Electrochemical energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors, solid‑state systems)
Novel electrode and electrolyte materials for batteries (solid‑state, Li‑metal, Na‑ion, multivalent, or beyond Li‑ion systems)
Thin film, nanostructured, or hybrid materials for high‑performance storage
Sustainable materials, recycling, and lifecycle analysis for energy storage
Computational materials design and data‑driven discovery of storage materials
Modeling, control, and management of energy storage systems
Responsibilities The successful applicant will be expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research program and have a commitment to excellence in teaching at the BS, MS, and PhD levels.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field by September 1, 2026
Published several journal papers in a related field
Developed or been part of a research program in the energy storage field
Teaching experience, including teaching assistant experience
Effective communication skills
Preferred Requirements
Experience in proposal writing
Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.
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, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following form.
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Binghamton University provides for and promotes 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).
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474‑6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Binghamton University is a tobacco‑free campus effective August 1, 2017.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via the university applicant tracking system Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195888
Applicants should submit:
a letter of application
a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
vision for research (3–5 pages)
teaching statement (1–2 pages)
a diversity statement describing your experience teaching a diverse population of students, which may include first‑generation students, students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and international students, and how this experience would contribute to enhancing the diversity and climate of the department, college, and university
the names and contact information of at least three references
Applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
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Watson College Commitments 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 develop structures and opportunities that improve the experience of all students, especially those who are underrepresented in engineering and computer science.
Job Description The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in fall of 2026. Individuals with an established record of obtaining competitive research funding and a history of scholarly excellence will be considered for appointment at the associate professor rank.
Broad Area of Energy Storage
Electrochemical energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors, solid‑state systems)
Novel electrode and electrolyte materials for batteries (solid‑state, Li‑metal, Na‑ion, multivalent, or beyond Li‑ion systems)
Thin film, nanostructured, or hybrid materials for high‑performance storage
Sustainable materials, recycling, and lifecycle analysis for energy storage
Computational materials design and data‑driven discovery of storage materials
Modeling, control, and management of energy storage systems
Responsibilities The successful applicant will be expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research program and have a commitment to excellence in teaching at the BS, MS, and PhD levels.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field by September 1, 2026
Published several journal papers in a related field
Developed or been part of a research program in the energy storage field
Teaching experience, including teaching assistant experience
Effective communication skills
Preferred Requirements
Experience in proposal writing
Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.
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, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following form.
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Binghamton University provides for and promotes 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).
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474‑6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Binghamton University is a tobacco‑free campus effective August 1, 2017.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via the university applicant tracking system Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195888
Applicants should submit:
a letter of application
a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
vision for research (3–5 pages)
teaching statement (1–2 pages)
a diversity statement describing your experience teaching a diverse population of students, which may include first‑generation students, students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and international students, and how this experience would contribute to enhancing the diversity and climate of the department, college, and university
the names and contact information of at least three references
Applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
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