Working title:

UW-Madison/UW-Milwaukee Johnson Controls Energy Storage Professor

Official title:

PROFESSOR(C20NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. degree in a relevant field

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Candidates must demonstrate a sustained record of professional achievement as indicated by outstanding research and publications, and demonstrated leadership activities as related to energy storage technologies in any relevant field of engineering or the physical sciences. Applicants with expertise in electrochemistry, renewable energy storage, innovative energy storage technologies, or advanced materials are encouraged to apply.

Willingness and ability to develop strong research relationships with industries and/or government, a publication record of high-quality and high-impact research, and commitment to teaching excellence are required. Candidates with a strong track record of securing external funding, proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, experience in supervising students at all academic levels, and superior public speaking skills are preferred.

The University of Wisconsin is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.

Principal duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for the Johnson Controls Endowed Professorship in Energy Storage. This endowed professorship results from a recent significant philanthropic support from Johnson Controls Inc. to establish a statewide partnership to foster innovative, collaborative, and internationally recognized research in the area of energy storage devices, and to deepen and expand the existing mutually beneficial partnership among Johnson Controls and the University of Wisconsin. The successful candidate holding the professorship will have 50% tenure at UW-Madison and 50% tenure at UW-Milwaukee and is expected to maintain laboratories and supervise graduate students at both campuses as appropriate with their research interests and program needs. Dedicated gift funds will support this endowed professorship: the Johnson Controls Endowed Professorship in Energy Storage.

The position requires instruction in undergraduate and graduate coursework in core disciplinary courses and/or renewable energy curricula. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen and capitalize on strong ties with industry, institutions and government agencies, and to be a nationally and internationally recognized individual. The faculty member will also be expected to participate in faculty governance and participate in her/his tenure department, university, professional, and public service.

The UW-Madison is a top-ranked premier research university and its campus is located in the heart of the city of Madison, offering a vibrant living and learning community (http://www.uc.wisc.edu/slideshow/slideshow.html).

UW-Milwaukee is a doctoral/research extensive university in Milwaukee, the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States. The College has a long history of industrial collaboration and research support. (http://www.uwm.edu/CEAS/)