"Research Associate Professor - Materials Science - (495011 )"

Job Details

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Research Associate Professor in the area of materials for energy storage. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to multiple research projects supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and industrial partners. We are seeking individuals prepared to assume leadership roles across several dimensions of these efforts.

This is a 12-month appointment, may be renewable contingent upon available funding, performance, and programmatic needs. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Candidates should have a strong experimental background in electrochemistry, materials science, and energy storage, along with a proven record of preparing technical reports, scientific publications, and research grant proposals. Demonstrated experience supervising Ph.D. students and/or postdoctoral researchers, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills, is required.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the Department’s research activities, collaborate across the College and University, and participate in securing externally funded research grants as part of a dynamic team of faculty and research scientists. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier-One public research university that is located a few minutes from the Houston City-Center. The University has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a rising reputation, a committed leadership.

The Cullen College of Engineering is ranked #44 in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report list of top public engineering programs across the nation. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the U.S., with a population of over 6.8 million in the Greater Houston Metropolitan area. It is considered the “Energy Capital of the World” and houses the largest medical center in the world. The Greater Houston area offers state-of-the-art recreational facilities, world-class arts and festivals, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

The ECE Department stretches across two campuses, one in Houston (Central Campus), and one in Katy, Texas. Our central campus is home to 35 tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time research faculty, and 4 instructional faculty, with 3 NAE members, 3 NAI Fellows, 8 IEEE Fellows, 3 AIMBE Fellows, 2 SAE Fellows, 2 FRSC (UK), and Fellows of OSA, APS, AAAS, ECS, and SPIE, among other distinctions. The Department is home to multiple NSF Centers, Industry/University Consortia, and a NanoFabrication Facility. The university has a well-developed faculty-centered ecosystem for translational research and commercialization of technologies.

UH main campus is located on a park-like campus, a few minutes from Downtown Houston, with over 39,000 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students. The Department boasts modern research facilities, annual research expenditures exceeding $10 million, and a vibrant graduate program with more than 100 Ph.D. students. The successful candidate will join a collegial group of research-oriented faculty working in a highly collaborative environment.

How to Apply:

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research interests (not exceeding three pages). The application and associated documentation should be submitted to the following site for consideration: Prospective Faculty | Office of the Provost | University of Houston

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.