{"id":11006,"date":"2025-11-04T12:42:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=11006"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:43:12","slug":"assistant-professor-in-materials-science-and-engineering","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/assistant-professor-in-materials-science-and-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the University of California, Davis is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in computational materials science. The successful candidate will build an internationally recognized research program while contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching in MSE. Areas of interest include quantum materials, multiscale modeling, and AI-enabled materials discovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Details<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Title<\/span><\/th>\nAssistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Organization<\/span><\/td>\nUniversity of California, Davis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department<\/span><\/td>\nMaterials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/span><\/td>\nDavis, California, USA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Position Type<\/span><\/td>\nTenure-Track Faculty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary Range<\/span><\/td>\nUSD 131,600 \u2013 147,900 per year (off-scale may apply)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research Focus<\/span><\/td>\nComputational Materials Science, Quantum Materials, AI & Data-Driven Design<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Open Date<\/span><\/td>\n8 October 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Next Review Date<\/span><\/td>\n14 November 2025 (11:59 PM PT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Deadline<\/span><\/td>\n30 June 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Date<\/span><\/td>\nExpected 1 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualification Required<\/span><\/td>\nPh.D. (or ABD) in Materials Science & Engineering or related field<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reference Letters<\/span><\/td>\n3 \u2013 5 contacts required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Application Link<\/span><\/td>\nApply via UC Recruit Portal<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Help Contact<\/span><\/td>\nopisano@ucdavis.edu<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About UC Davis and the Department<\/span><\/h3>\n

The University of California, Davis is globally recognized for its excellence in engineering, sustainability, and interdisciplinary research.<\/span>
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) integrates physics, chemistry, and computational modeling to design advanced materials for next-generation technologies \u2014 from semiconductors and energy systems to quantum and nanoscale devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

This position aligns with UC Davis\u2019s Next Level Strategic Vision<\/em> to strengthen faculty excellence and expand materials innovation addressing real-world societal and industrial challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Position Description<\/span><\/h3>\n

The selected candidate will:<\/span><\/p>\n