Job Details

Assistant Professor Materials for a Sustainable Society

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: $107,100–$157,800 (9‑month academic year salary). Off‑scale salary and additional components may be offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start: 7/1/2026
Application window: Open on October 21, 2025 and will close on 12/15/2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Apply by the final date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Position Description

The University of California, Berkeley's Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the area of materials for a sustainable society, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. Outstanding candidates should demonstrate the potential to build a world‑class research program focused on addressing important challenges in sustainability and environmental issues, including climate change, full materials lifecycle sustainability, circularity, materials criticality, mining, novel processing, energy conversion, harvesting, and storage.

Candidates are encouraged to explore diverse and non‑traditional experiences in science and engineering, including techno‑economic analysis and data‑driven science. Innovations in this area span the breadth of materials science—from soft to hard matter, inorganic to organic systems, synthesis, processing, characterization, fabrication, and integration.

The department is committed to addressing family and dual‑career partner needs, and welcomes candidates who have taken time off for family or who have achieved excellence outside academia.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required): PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in such a program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications: Strong commitment to education, supportive teaching and research environment, mentorship of students, and service to campus and the materials science and engineering profession worldwide.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Research Interests Statement (3‑page limit) – discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, and future research areas.
• Teaching and Mentoring Statement – discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. Include efforts and plans to support all students through inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.
• Service Statement – discuss prior and proposed academic, professional, and public service activities, including committee service and outreach.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – reference checks will be completed only if the applicant is selected for a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form from

Reference requirements: 3 references (contact information only).

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The university follows UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1‑d). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, refer to the University of California's affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and anti‑discrimination policies. Application will only be considered complete if the Authorization to Release Information form is submitted.

Location

Berkeley, CA

Job identification: 36dff81ae6a32144a806351cd2ebe499