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The University of Texas at El Paso · 15 hours ago

Research Assistant Professor in Physics (2 Positions)

positionEl Paso, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

The University of Texas at El Paso is seeking two Research Assistant Professors in Physics to join their Department of Physics. The roles focus on experimental and computational research in energy storage solutions, requiring candidates to develop novel materials and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

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Responsibilities

Work collaboratively and synergistically in the Center for Flexible and Microelectronic Energy Storage (CFMES)
Develop energy storage solutions based on novel layered materials
Engage in a stimulating interdisciplinary environment that fosters research
Work with a team of researchers in writing grant proposals to secure external funding

Qualification

Electrochemical energy storageBattery-related scienceQuantum many-body methodsElectrochemical characterizationDensity-functional methodsGrant proposal writingResearch experienceTeam collaboration

Required

PhD in physics with strong research experience related to the development of novel, layered energy-storage materials
Strong knowledge and expertise in electrochemical energy storage and conversion, battery-related science and engineering, testing, electrochemical characterization, manufacturing or recycling of batteries and flexible components for energy storage, and advanced manufacturing of electrochemical storage devices
Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field for the computational candidate
Demonstrate expertise in developing quantum many-body methods, such as GW combined with dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT), for strongly correlated electron systems
Strong research record in correlated quantum materials, including low-dimensional electron systems studied using density-functional methods for energy storage applications

Preferred

Previous 2-year postdoctoral appointment
Demonstration of impactful research in the advertised topics

Benefits

Excellent fringe benefits

Company

The University of Texas at El Paso

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The University of Texas at El Paso.
dateFounded in 1913
location
El Paso, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.utep.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.8M
Key Investors
Google.orgNational Cancer InstituteU.S. Department of Education
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-04-06Grant· $1M
2022-09-13Grant· $0.55M

Leadership Team

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Guadalupe V.
Senior Assoc. Vice President for Business Affairs/Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CGFM
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Mark McGurk
CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs, CPA, CGFM
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