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Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Advanced Computational Materials Tenure-Track Faculty

The Rice Advanced Materials Institute (RAMI) at Rice University, located in Houston TX, seeks applications for tenure-track Assistant and/or Associate Professor position in the area of advanced computational and/or applied artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)-informed materials research with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

RAMI, working in conjunction with the Schools of Engineering and Computing and Natural Sciences and the Departments therein, seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds for potential tenure-track faculty positions in Departments to be determined by the best natural fit and input of the candidate (e.g., potential departments could include, but not be limited to, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics and Astronomy).

More experienced candidates nearing the transition to or having already recently transitioned to the Associate Professor level and conducting transformative research projects will be considered. We seek outstanding candidates with research interests in theoretical, computational, modeling, and/or simulation of materials science (and related fields) and the application of advanced AI and ML approaches to accelerate, improve, or revolutionize the same.

Research spanning all of aspects of materials including soft/hard matter, inorganic/organic materials, etc. is welcomed, as long as that research maps significantly to one or more of the RAMI core research areas, including:

• Next-generation Electronics/Photonics Developing materials to enable a new paradigm in microelectronics ranging from memory/logic to communications to sensors and beyond, with a focus on low-power/voltage function.
• Energy Materials (Systems) Developing materials innovations to transform energy storage and conversion/harvesting.
• Materials for the Environment Developing materials innovations to assure responsible use of natural resources and long-term stewardship of our air, soil, and water resources.

The selected candidates will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise and home department; perform high-quality research in their specialized area and present findings from their research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences; establish a strong research program supported by extramural funding; be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty in diverse disciplines.

Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.