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Vacancy Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Open-Rank Faculty Position in Electron Microscopy Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience Position Number 00004597 Work Schedule Varies based on teaching schedule Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Department 140801 - Materials Science &Engineering Department Materials Science &Engineering Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The NC State Department of Materials Science and Engineering currently has 27 tenured or tenure-track faculty with 140 graduate students and 150 undergraduate students.
MSE faculty participate in a variety of interdisciplinary and inter-institutional centers, such as NSF Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) Nanosystems Engineering Research Center, NSF Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN), PowerAmerica, and the NSF Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectric (CDP). Shared research facilities, including the Analytical Instrumentation and Nanofabrication Facilities, provide state-of-the-art infrastructure to propel materials research on campus.
For more information, visit www.mse.ncsu.edu.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University seeks an outstanding individual specializing in quantitative transmission electron microscopy for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the assistant, associate or full professor position.

We are highly interested in candidates with demonstrated excellence in advancing state-of-the-art electron microscopy techniques and embracing advanced statistical and machine-learning methods for quantitative materials-structure determination. Successful candidates will have achieved or be on a trajectory for international prominence in this field and have the vision and skills to lead collaborative, multidisciplinary research efforts. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide leadership in electron microscopy within the NC State community, interfacing closely with the NC State Analytical Instrumentation Facility (www.aif.ncsu.edu), which manages multiple state-of-the-art electron microscopes, and the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (www.rtnn.ncsu.edu), part of the NSF National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure. We value individuals who demonstrate a commitment to fostering creative teaching and instructional methods to enhance our undergraduate and graduate curricula, in particular the NSF-supported Research Traineeship on Data-Enabled Science and Engineering of Atomic Structure (www.mse.ncsu.edu/seas/)

Other Work/Responsibilities Minimum Education/Experience

A PhD in MSE or a related discipline at the time of appointment and the ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in MSE is required.

Departmental Required Skills

- Junior candidates are expected to assume a clear trajectory toward national and international leadership, while senior candidates should have evidence of leading large-scale collaborations, centers, or strategic initiatives.
- Senior candidates must have clear international standing, an exceptional record of publishing and external funding, and a demonstrated record of scientific excellence and leadership.
- Junior candidates must demonstrate promise towards similar achievements.
- All candidates must possess the ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Materials Science & Engineering.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

- There is a strong preference for applicants who integrate with the MSE faculty to create highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research teams.
- Outstanding candidates with expertise in electron microscopy and data analytics will be considered and may have backgrounds in materials science, solid-state chemistry, condensed matter physics and/or engineering.
- Candidates with exceptional communication skills and the ability and commitment to work in synergistic, interdisciplinary research programs are preferred.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions

In addition to your application, please attach a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Contact Information for Professional References, Research Statement and Teaching Statement.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1, 2018 will receive full consideration.

Job Open Date 09/14/2018 Anticipated Closing Date Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date 08/16/2019 AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please select your area of expertise:
   • Electronic and optical materials
   • Nanomaterials and materials chemistry
   • Composite and ceramic materials
   • Soft and responsive materials
   • Materials electrochemistry and corrosion
   • Materials for energy harvesting and healthcare monitoring
   • Other emerging areas of materials science and engineering
   • None of the above

Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact Information for References
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Transcripts 1 (required of finalists)