Job Description

The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. This position will be an important part of the Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES), aimed at enhancing and expanding ECE's research efforts in the field of power electronics. The role will play a crucial part in strengthening our ongoing research and education initiatives, contributing significantly to the growth and development of power electronics-related studies within the department.

Areas of interest include high frequency power conversion for space electronics, portable electronics, computers, datacenters, telecommunications, battery management, electric vehicles, and robotics; power management for high performance CPU/GPU and AI chips; power conversion for health and biomedical applications. We are seeking candidates motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research.

The Center for Power Electronics Systems at ECE, Virginia Tech stands as one of the largest and most renowned academic research centers worldwide. With a team of over 100 professors, graduate students, visiting scholars, and staff operating in state-of-the-art facilities spanning Blacksburg and Arlington, Virginia, CPES serves as a beacon of innovation. Its mission is centered on providing leadership through collaborative global research and education, with a focus on advanced electric power processing systems that hold significant societal value. Moreover, CPES takes immense pride in its thriving Industry Consortium Program, which includes 90 prominent companies, providing annual support exceeding $2.5 million and unparalleled global industry connections. For additional information about the CPES, please visit www.cpes.vt.edu.

The Center for Space Science and Engineering Research, Space@VT, is a Virginia Tech College of Engineering center with more than 20 tenure track and research faculty as well as over 50 students. Among the center's goals is the development of technology for space applications. Research activities range from space flight missions, ground based remote sensing of the upper atmosphere and geospace environment, as well as modeling, GNSS, and robotics development. Space@VT has strong industry engagement as well as research interactions across the university.

The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers B.S., M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering with a current enrollment of approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 660 graduate students. The department has 76 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members and 20 non-tenure-track faculty located in two primary locations, which are the Blacksburg Campus and the Greater Washington, DC area including the new VT Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Virginia. Annual research expenditures exceed $56M. Recognition of faculty accomplishments includes 4 members of the National Academy of Engineering, 30 Fellows of the IEEE, and various fellows of other professional societies, 27 current and prior NSF CAREER awardees, and 4 DoD Young Investigators. The latest Global Universities ranking by U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) places our department at #4 nationally in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering category. For additional information about the department and the College of Engineering, please visit www.ece.vt.edu and www.eng.vt.edu.

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT-serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world. The College of Engineering undergraduate program ranks 16th and graduate program ranks 30th among all U.S. engineering schools (USN&WR). The Mission of the College of Engineering is to educate and inspire our students to be critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. Our core values are inclusiveness, excellence, integrity, perseverance, and stewardship.

The department fully embraces Virginia Tech's Commitment to increase faculty, staff and student diversity; to ensure a welcoming, affirming, safe and accessible campus climate; to advance our research, teaching, and service mission through inclusive excellence; and to promote sustainable transformation through institutionalized structures. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact K Atkins at atkins@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, or a closely related field, a strong record of academic accomplishments and a proven ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to interdisciplinary research and instruction, and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges. Successful applicants will be responsible for mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, teaching and developing courses, and developing a vibrant externally sponsored research program.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

11/30/2023

Additional Information

Application materials must include:
1. a cover letter
2. CV
3. up to three relevant research publications
4. contact information for at least three professional references
5. applicants must provide a research statement and a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy including the candidate's ideas for supporting an equitable and inclusive educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; specific examples of experiences, activities, and plans will help us identify candidates who can support and extend our University's commitment to inclusive excellence.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.