Professor-Electrical Engineering and Material Research Institute (MRI)
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Sep 03, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Professor. Applicants should have qualifications commensurate with the level of professor with tenure, including a demonstrated excellent track record in scholarship and education, recognition from the research community, and the promise of continued distinction. Exceptional candidates are sought for this position covering a broad range of research in the areas of semiconductor devices for microelectronics. The successful candidates will be expected to establish and sustain an outstanding research program and to be effective, inspiring teachers at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be co-funded by the Materials Research Institute (MRI) at Penn State, which coordinates interdisciplinary research across the university. The successful candidate will have opportunities to interact with and benefit from new devices and packaging systems, and institutional strengths in materials under programs such as the National Science Foundation Materials Innovation Platform 2D Crystal Consortium (https://www.mri.psu.edu/mip), the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC https://www.mri.psu.edu/mri/facilities-and-centers/center-nanoscale-science-mrsec)and a Department of Energy Frontier Research Center focused on three-dimensional integration of ferroelectric materials (https://3dfem.psu.edu), among many other opportunities. The EE Department has 41 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, with average annual research expenditures of $15 million. The undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate programs enroll over 400 and 240 students, respectively. The department is also home to the Center for Heterogeneous Integration of Micro Electronic Systems (CHIMES), a JUMP 2.0 center supported by the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and DARPA (www.chimes.psu.edu). Information about the Department and School can be found at http://www.eecs.psu.edu. Candidates must hold a doctorate in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Applications should be submitted online and will be accepted for priority until December 31, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until May 15, 2026 or when the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following: curriculum vita, statement of advancing the Penn State values, statement of research, statement of teaching, and the names and addresses of four references. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5 document limit. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Isaac Knepp (imk4@psu.edu) or 814-865-2366. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |