Associate or Full Professor in Energy Systems, Storage and Policy (2 positions)

Binghamton University is seeking two tenured/tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Energy Systems, Storage, and Policy, starting in Spring or Fall 2025. Candidates should have expertise in energy systems and related fields, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and policy frameworks. Responsibilities include conducting research, securing funding, and teaching across all academic levels. The positions are located in Binghamton, NY.
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more
than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some
of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -
shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life -
promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and
state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000
students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also
represents a great diversity of life experiences, from
first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond
their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future
through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community
service.

Job Description:

The School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering (SSIE)
within the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied
Science at Binghamton University is seeking two (2)
tenured/tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant
Professor. The positions will begin in Spring or Fall 2025
(2025-2026 academic year).

Position Focus Areas:

Associate/Full Professor - Energy Systems, Storage and Policy (2
positions)

Position Overview:

The successful candidates will have expertise in one or more areas
related to energy systems, storage and policy. For example, the
SSIE School is interested in candidates that explore recent
developments in energy storage and apply knowledge of systems
modeling, operations optimization, integration with renewables,
techno-economic analysis, sustainable materials, and recycling
technologies to encourage economic growth and advance the adoption
of clean and efficient energy solutions to build a more resilient
and sustainable future.

Additionally, the successful candidates can have expertise related
to recent developments in the evolving electricity markets. The
outcomes of their research will help inform the design and
implementation of robust energy systems, ensuring a reliable and
sustainable energy supply, even amidst the escalating challenges
posed by climate change. Furthermore, their work will drive
advancements in technological innovation, behavior change
strategies, and policy frameworks, facilitating the transition
towards sustainable, electrified, and energy-efficient residential
systems with shared aims of mitigating carbon emissions while
enhancing energy affordability, occupant comfort, and overall
residential system resilience.

The candidates are expected to have high potential to initiate and
sustain an externally funded multi-disciplinary research program
and to take a major role in advancing the research and academic
mission of the School of SSIE. The positions require expertise in
Energy Systems, Storage and Policy. However, qualified applicants
in other emerging areas of industrial and systems engineering, such
as autonomous systems, advanced/smart manufacturing,
biomanufacturing, cyber-physical systems, machine learning and
artificial intelligence, and healthcare systems engineering, may be
considered.

All positions involve establishing externally funded theoretical
and applied research in the respective disciplines and teaching at
all levels (undergraduate courses through advanced graduate
courses).

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct high-quality research in Energy Systems, Storage and
Policy
• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses
• Mentor and advise undergraduate, MS, and PhD students
• Secure external funding to support research initiatives
• Contribute to the advancement of diversity, equity, and
inclusion within the university and the field
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within SSIE and
across the university

About the School of Systems Science and Industrial
Engineering:

The Watson College's SSIE is a leader in both research and
education, generating $8.5-12 million annually in research funding
from 2020-2024. Our faculty collaborate with over 30 sponsors from
industry and federal agencies. SSIE is internationally recognized
in areas such as electronics manufacturing, packaging, flexible
electronics, and health systems. We have ongoing collaborations
with major healthcare organizations across the U.S. and
abroad.

Our school has 36 faculty members and offers undergraduate,
master's, and doctoral degrees in Systems Science (SS), Industrial
and Systems Engineering (ISE), and Healthcare Systems Engineering
(HSE). Additionally, we offer a cutting-edge executive health
systems program based in Manhattan. We are rapidly expanding, and
these positions are part of a broader effort to strengthen our
school's capabilities and reputation.

For more information on SSIE and its areas of research, please
visit our
website .

The Watson College is committed to building an inclusive teaching,
research, and work environment. Candidates from underrepresented
backgrounds, including women, minorities, and individuals with
disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful
candidate will contribute to increasing the number of women,
underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities in the
field and support efforts to enhance diversity in both research and
education.

Requirements:

The candidate must have a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering
or a closely related field. The candidate should also have good
leadership skills and should have an excellent record of scholarly
publications. Teaching experience is also preferred.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA
Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu .

The State University of New York is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of
Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity
employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of
employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color,
religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member
status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic
predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal
conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations,
Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in
the educational programs and activities which it operates. This
requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about
sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX
Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well
as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found
here .

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Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that
an applicant for employment provide his or her current
compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as
the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
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before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee
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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1,
2017.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates should submit the following materials via
Binghamton University's applicant tracking system, Interview
Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=182187
• A cover letter
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• A research statement
• A teaching statement
• A diversity statement outlining your experience working with
diverse populations and how you would contribute to enhancing
diversity within the school and university
• Contact information for at least three professional
references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the
positions are filled.