Empire Innovation Program - Full Professor in Energy Storage

Binghamton University seeks a Full Professor in Energy Storage for the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, starting Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. This tenured position is aimed at a nationally recognized researcher in energy storage, covering areas like applied materials science, batteries, and optimization. The role involves enhancing research capabilities and fostering collaborations within the university's clean energy initiatives.
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution
in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more
than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some
of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -
shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and
community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,
and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty
and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great
job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an
exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate
Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to
excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our
diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who
value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and
service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage
and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body
represents diverse 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 Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at
Binghamton University invites applications for a tenured faculty
position at the Full professor level with an expected start date of
Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 in the area of energy storage. We are
seeking a nationally recognized outstanding researcher to be part
of a growing team of clean energy scientists, innovators and
educators at Binghamton University. This position will carry the
title of SUNY Empire Innovation Professor, and is supported in part
by the State University of New York (SUNY)'s Empire Innovation
Program (EIP), a key initiative to recruit and retain outstanding
faculty with an established track record of research and
scholarship in areas of strategic priority.

Applications are invited from exceptional researchers and engineers
with an outstanding track record of funded research, scholarship,
teaching and service in one or more areas of energy storage,
including but not limited to:
• Applied materials science,
• Power electronics,
• Power systems,
• Batteries,
• Modeling, analysis and policy decision support for energy
systems,
• Optimization of battery manufacturing and supply chain,
• Battery recycling and battery management systems,
• Storage systems for both large (grid-scale) and small (portable
or transportation) applications.

The Watson College EIP professor in Energy Storage will augment
existing capabilities and expertise in energy storage-related
material, device, and system research at Binghamton University. The
candidate hired for this position will strengthen and grow
cross-institutional collaborations, and make significant
contributions to Binghamton university's Road Map Initiative in
Smart Energy Transdisciplinary Area of Excellence ( https://www.binghamton.edu/transdisciplinary-areas-of-excellence/smart-energy/index.html
). They will accelerate the translation of clean energy and storage
technologies research to commercially viable solutions leveraging
the Koffman Clean Energy Incubator ( https://thekoffman.com/ ) and the New Energy New York
( https://newenergynewyork.com/ ) Programs.

A premier public R1 research institution, Binghamton University
currently generates over $64M in annual research expenditures and
contributes over $1.2 billion annually to the regional economy. The
recent $113 million research award from the Economic Development
Agency (EDA) and the $160 million NSF Engine award to the New
Energy New York initiative on battery technology innovation speaks
to the university's leadership on knowledge transfer and
partnerships across industrial and academia to advance technology
development and innovation in science and engineering. The
university is home to the 2019 Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley
Whittingham in the field of Chemistry and attracts outstanding
students and award-winning faculty, many of whom are ranked in the
top 2% of researchers in their respective fields.

The Thomas J Watson College of Engineering Binghamton University
currently enrolls over 3,600 students across its five departments
(Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Science and
Industrial Engineering) and two specialized programs (Materials
Science and Engineering, Engineering Design Division). The
engineering school maintains close collaborations with other
colleges within the University, in particular the Harpur College of
Arts and Sciences that houses the Physics and Chemistry
Departments. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive
teaching, research, and working environment, and seek applicants
who share our commitment. In particular, underrepresented
minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are
strongly encouraged to apply.

Watson College stands committed to fostering a community that
reflects our diverse society to ensure that its teaching, research,
scholarship, and outreach programs include and serve a wide range
of individuals.

Underpinning the technical, engineering, and computer science
expertise of Watson College faculty, staff, students and alumni is
an understanding that diverse and inclusive groups maximize
potential, innovation, and impact. We, therefore, develop
structures and opportunities that improve the experience of all
students, especially those who are underrepresented in engineering
and computer science. Watson faculty, staff, and students assist in
cultivating a community of members that are conscious of barriers
to social mobility, exhibit and act on empathy and compassion, and
advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), both within
the college and beyond.

Together, we learn, educate, innovate, and work toward a more just
and inclusive future. We embrace and cultivate our diversity and
thrive because of it. We strongly encourage potential applicants
who share these goals, especially underrepresented minorities,
women, and persons with disabilities to apply.

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive startup
package including competitive salary compensation and benefits
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a PhD degree in engineering or a closely
related discipline. They must possess outstanding research
credentials including proven research leadership, a strong record
of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and
citations, and a strong record of securing external funding. In
addition, candidates must have demonstrated experience as an
effective instructor at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels.

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 .

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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.

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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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an applicant for employment provide his or her current
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the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1,
2017.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit an application package,
including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research
interests, a statement of teaching interests, and a diversity
statement and names and contact information of five references. For
full consideration, candidates should submit their application
materials by December 30, 2024; applications will continue to be
accepted after this date until the position is filled. The State
University of New York and Binghamton University are equal
opportunity employers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply at:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183152