Description

Job Description:
Lehigh University. The Materials Science and Engineering Department (MS&E) within the P.C.  Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor with an anticipated start  date of July 1, 2026. Tenure on appointment is possible for senior candidates. The area of 
interest for this search is computational materials science. 

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a thriving research program in materials modeling/simulation, in areas such as large-scale atomistic simulations (e.g., Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics) of structure–property relationships, mesoscale modeling of microstructures, first-principles electronic structure calculations (DFT), and emerging AI/datadriven methods for materials discovery, property prediction, and design optimization. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers utilizing Lehigh University’s advanced characterization tools, which include one of the most comprehensive electron microscopy facilities. More information on the materials characterization facility can 
be found at: https://ifmd.lehigh.edu/facilities. 

Applicants are required to have a doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering or a directly related field by the date of hire, and the ability and interest to teach core MS&E courses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong funded research program, contribute to our educational mission, complement our existing strengths, and collaborate effectively with 
colleagues. The successful candidate must also be committed to the enhancement of our community and culture in which world-class faculty, staff, and students can thrive to their full potential.

Requirements

Applicants are required to have a doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering or a directly related field by the date of hire, and the ability and interest to teach core MS&E courses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong funded research program, contribute to our educational mission, complement our existing strengths, and collaborate effectively with 
colleagues. The successful candidate must also be committed to the enhancement of our community and culture in which world-class faculty, staff, and students can thrive to their full potential.

Review of Applications - For full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2025. Review of applications will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. All applications should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/174500 for the Assistant Professor position and for the Associate Professor position candidates should use https://apply.interfolio.com/174720. Candidates should submit the following materials: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae (CV), 3) a research statement (not exceeding 3 pages) that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions and possible funding sources, 4) a teaching statement (not exceeding 2 pages) that describes instructional 
philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop, 5) a statement on Contributions to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community that describes how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds these principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide 
for understanding and preparing such statements is available here), and 6) names and contact information of at least three references. Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Nick Strandwitz, Chair of the Search Committee, at nis212@lehigh.edu.