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University of Connecticut · 6 hours ago

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Power Systems

positionStorrs, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department with a focus on power systems engineering. The successful candidate will lead research programs in grid modernization, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor students while contributing to the department's academic mission.

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Responsibilities

Have a research focus on power systems engineering with emphasis on advanced power systems, grid resilience and grid modernization
Contribute to the ECE Department’s academic, research, and outreach mission and the mission of EEC
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the curricular needs of the ECE department and the EEC Grid Modernization Graduate Certificate program
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Provide service and leadership to the University of Connecticut, to external academic and scientific communities, and to the general public

Qualification

Power systems engineeringResearch funding acquisitionTeaching excellenceResearch publicationOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsCollaboration with industryDiversity commitmentMentoring students

Required

Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of the appointment. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable
Research credentials in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specifically in power system engineering
Demonstrated teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Demonstrated success in original research and publication of that work in archival journals
Possess experience with oral presentations at national or international scientific meetings
Candidates should have established significant research programs with a track record of securing external funding as well as a demonstration of a leadership role as the PI of large research grants

Preferred

Research credentials that complement existing faculty expertise
Experience in collaboration with the industry

Company

University of Connecticut

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The University of Connecticut is a public research university that operates multiple campuses across Connecticut.
dateFounded in 1895
location
Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.uconn.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$40.68M
Key Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-30Grant· $10M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $4.5M

Leadership Team

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Mingyu Qiao
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