Associate Professor/Professor
System ID#:6000339
System ID#: 6000340

Job Summary and Qualifications
Candidates are expected to possess and be able to maintain a rigorous research program funded with federal and private extramural grants.The candidate will mentor graduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one of six possible home departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and participate in Departmental, College and University Committees and Services.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: 1) nanoscale photonic, optoelectronic, and/or biophotonic devices capable of sensing and actuating; 2) imaging, bioconjugation, and spectroscopy of biological systems with a focus on biotic and abiotic interfaces; 3) advanced photonic synthesis and fabrication of biomaterials; and 4) epitaxial material synthesis for device applications.

Associate Professor/Professor
System ID#: 6000344

Associate Professor/Professor
System ID#: 6000324

Job Summary and Qualifications
Candidates are expected to possess and be able to maintain a rigorous research program funded with federal and private extramural grants. The candidate must be willing to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a physiology related area and participate in Departmental, College and University Committees and Services. Visit http://www.biol.unt.edu/dpgr/ for more information.  

Applicant should have knowledge in developmental aspects of functional/comparative genomics, physiology, neurobiology, endocrinology, or genetics with expertise in any of the following areas: cardiovascular system respiration, stress response, and / or metabolism.  

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
System ID#: 6000319

Job Summary and Qualifications
The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks an accomplished visual artist with exceptional technological expertise and experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative research to join the newly formed Initiative for Advanced Research in Technology and the Arts (iARTA - http://iarta.unt.edu/). Research areas may include but are not limited to: robotics/physical computing, wearables, interactive programming and/or performance systems, HCI design and hardware/software development for the control of digital arts media. The applicant is expected to serve in an active collaborative role in iARTA and to foster and contribute to visionary interdisciplinary research between the arts, engineering and the sciences. This is an Open-Rank position; rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Preference will also be given to individuals with teaching and research profiles engaging in interdisciplinary and collaborative projects involving the arts and technology. In addition preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to set up a laboratory for student and/or community engagement in the development of new media interfaces, tools, and systems.   

Assistant Professor
Machine Learning
System ID# 6000336

Associate/Full Professor
Information Visualization
System ID# 6000334

Job Summary and Qualifications
Responsibilities of these positions include developing a nationally recognized research program as part of the newly formed KDDI Research Cluster. Candidates are expected to lead a successful research program, attract extramural funding, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. The new faculty members will have significant opportunity to shape expansion and growth of this cluster with additional hires in subsequent years.  

A record of interdisciplinary activities is desired.  

Associate /Full Professor
Materials Modeling
System ID#: 6000281

Job Summary and Qualifications
The area of specialization is broadly defined, but we particularly seek candidates who complement existing strengths (see cascam.unt.edu for more details). We are looking for a person who is able to perform electronic structure calculations for solid state physics, chemistry, condensed matter theory, or materials physics, using density functional theory or related techniques. Experience in statistical methods based on molecular dynamics and their applications in biophysics, biochemistry and material science is an advantage. Applicants with expertise in continuum, hybrid continuum-atomistic, or multiscale modeling or related physics-based modeling techniques applied to materials science are also of interest, as are researchers developing novel methodologies for materials modeling.  

Associate Professor/Professor
System ID#: 6000353
System ID#: 6000354

Job Summary and Qualifications
Candidates will develop synergies to further strengthen the existing core emphases in: 1) Multiscale engineered surfaces by physical routes including ion and electron beam fabrication/modification; 2) Multiscale engineered surfaces by chemical routes including preparative mass spectrometry and atomic layer deposition; and 3) Multiscale engineered surfaces by hybrid routes including laser surface processing/texturing and physical/chemical vapor deposition. Candidates from experimental materials science, chemistry or physics are sought with background in materials surface processing across multiple lengths scales; microstructure-property relationships; and materials design and development relevant to above core emphases. Candidates with a combined experimental and computational research programs will also be considered.

A record of interdisciplinary activities is desired.  

1. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Biopolymer Synthesis
System ID#: 6000321

Job Summary and Qualifications
The position will cover biopolymer synthesis. This hire in the Renewable Bioproducts Research Cluster described at www.mtse.unt.edu/bioproducts is part of a multi-year, $25 M investment by UNT in multi-disciplinary research collaborations. The new hire will join an exceptionally productive and collaborative cluster of researchers in biology, chemistry and materials science and engineering (12 faculty). The cluster has broad synergies with the Plant Signaling, Materials Modeling and Energy Clusters. UNT has excellent materials processing, testing, and characterization facilities.  

A record of mentoring graduate students, teaching excellence and interdisciplinary activities is desired. Experience converting plant resources into lubricants, resins and functional materials.  

2. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Biocomposte Manufacturing
System ID#: 6000322

Job Summary and Qualifications
The position will cover biobased material processing. This hire in the Renewable Bioproducts Research Cluster described at www.mtse.unt.edu/bioproducts is part of a multi-year, $25 M investment by UNT in multi-disciplinary research collaborations. The new hire will join an exceptionally productive and collaborative cluster of researchers in biology, chemistry and materials science and engineering (12 faculty). The cluster has broad synergies with the Plant Signaling, Materials Modeling and Energy Clusters. UNT has excellent materials processing, testing, and characterization facilities.  

A record of mentoring graduate students, teaching excellence and interdisciplinary activities is desired. Experience in manufacturing bio based materials into engineered products.

1. Professor
Smart Grid
System ID#: 6000356

Conduct and provide leadership in research aligned with the strategic goals of Renewable Energy and Conservation cluster in Smart Grid for Future Power Transmission with significant renewable energy penetration: SmartGrid enterprise control architecture, controls and sensors, tools for design, integration and operation of distributed energy storage systems; communications infrastructure that standardizes the required integrated communications platform and security considerations; advanced modeling and simulation methodologies that integrate power systems and communication system simulations. Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical and Energy Engineering or allied disciplines. Expected to lead and mentor junior faculty in the cluster to secure external funding for research activities and supporting graduate students. Provide professional services to the University and profession.

2. Professor
Solar
System ID#: 6000355

Conduct and provide leadership in research aligned with the strategic goals of Renewable Energy and Conversation cluster in Distributed Renewable Power Generation - PV: Device and systems using alternative cell materials, fabrication method, and system innovation such as, but not limited to, DSSC thin films, high temperature PV, or micro-inverter integrated PV panels. Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical and Energy Engineering or allied disciplines. Expected to lead and mentor junior faculty in the cluster to secure external funding for research activities and supporting graduate students. Provide professional services to the University and profession.

3. Professor
Wind
System ID#: 6000357

Conduct and provide leadership in research aligned with the strategic goals of Renewable Energy and Conservation cluster in Distributed Renewable Power Generation - Wind: Turbine controls, light-weight blade materials and manufacturing, wildlife and habitat effects and off-shore wind power. Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical and Energy Engineering or allied disciplines. Expected to lead and mentor junior faculty in the cluster to secure external funding for research activities and supporting graduate students. Provide professional services to the University and profession.

Associate Professor/Professor
System ID#: 6000330

1.Conduct high-profile internationally acclaimed research in the area of Cell Biology or Genetics related to plant signaling.
2.Train/ mentor graduate students in research.
3.Support the instructional needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
4.Participate in Departmental, College and University Committees and Services.

Expertise in contemporary approaches in systems biology research

Associate Professor/Professor
System ID#: 6000302

Job Summary and Qualifications
-Carry out a cutting edge, externally-funded research program in plant ecology with a preference for research related to global environmental change and bryology
-Develop collaborative funding proposals with members of the Program team and other internal (UNT) and external affiliated colleagues and institutions
-Mentoring and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels
-Provide leadership and service to the program, department, college and university

-Preferred sub-discipline specialization in areas related to how global environmental change affects bryophytes (e.g., peatlands, forests), including biogeography, systematics, taxonomy, ecophysiology, functional ecology and/or ecosystem ecology
-History of constructively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, as demonstrated by publications, grants, field courses, or other collaborative endeavors in association with persons from other disciplines
-Latin American cultural experience and/or Spanish language proficiency