MSE Tenure-Track and Tenured Positions 2024 – 2025
Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is engaged in an aggressive, multi-year
hiring effort for tenure-track professors whose interests are aligned with the School of
Engineering and Applied Science’s strategic plan.
Applicants from all materials-related research areas are invited to apply, especially those with
expertise in quantum and semiconductor materials. Penn Engineering has signature initiatives in
Energy and Sustainability, Quantum devices and engineering (QUIEST) and Data Science, as
well as significant related facilities at the Singh Center for Nanotechnology and the Laboratory
for Research on the Structure of Matter.
We especially welcome candidates with diverse experiences and perspectives, who will enhance
the education, training and mentorship of our students and enrich our intellectual community.
Penn Engineering strongly supports dual career couples, and we welcome and encourage
inquiries about dual career assistance (for academic and non-academic opportunities) at an early
stage of the recruitment process.
Materials Synthesis for Advanced Devices: The development of novel materials and
innovative synthesis techniques is crucial for advancing electronic, optoelectronic, and quantum
technologies. We seek candidates with expertise in materials synthesis, encompassing both bulk
and thin film materials, with applications in cutting-edge device platforms. Areas of interest
include, but are not limited to: precision synthesis of bulk crystals, epitaxial growth of complex
heterostructures, novel thin film deposition techniques, scalable methods for producing low-
dimensional materials, and autonomous/AI-driven approaches to materials discovery and
optimization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in controlling material
composition, structure, and properties at multiple length scales to enable next-generation devices.
We are particularly interested in researchers who can bridge fundamental materials science with
practical device applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across electronics,
photonics, and quantum engineering. Candidates should have a strong background in materials
synthesis methods and a vision for how their synthesis approaches can address current challenges
in device performance and functionality, and potentially accelerate materials innovation. Prof.
Eric Stach chairs this search committee. Candidates are encouraged to apply early in order to be
given full consideration. Review of applications has a target deadline of November 22, 2024.
Qualifications
Must have a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related disciplines.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio.