Research Assistant Professor

Position Title:
Research Assistant Professor

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://www.ece.iastate.edu/), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University, invites applications for the position of Research Assistant Professor. This is a 3-year term research faculty position that holds responsibilities primarily contributing to the research mission of the department through scholarly impact and an externally funded research program in the areas of power distribution systems, distributed energy resources, and microgrids. The responsibilities include supervising graduate and undergraduate students, developing grant proposals, and working on research and design projects.

Term Faculty hold limited-term, full or part-time, renewable appointments that are not eligible for tenure, but have the potential to be reviewed for advancement into senior ranks. Research faculty must secure extramural funding to fully support their research program and at least 80% but no more than 90% of their salary, with the remainder salary provided by the department.

Successful candidates will have experience that demonstrates exceptional ability or potential to produce scholarship, compete for and secure funding from external sources, and the capability for long-term leadership in their research field. They will also exhibit excellent communication skills and share in our commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Systems Engineering.

• R&D experience in power systems engineering, DER integration to the grid, distribution network analysis, data analytics and optimization theory and application.

• Two years of experience using industry-grade network analysis tools (e.g., OpenDSS, WindMil, DIgSILENT) with large industry-sized datasets.

• Knowledge of US electric distribution systems.

• Experience communicating with power systems engineers in industry.

• Track record of scholarly publications in IEEE journals and conferences.

Department/Program & College Description:

 The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University is home to 60 faculty and is associated with 11 research centers and institutes. The department boasts 20 IEEE Fellows, over $15.4M in research expenditures (FY20), and one of the largest ECpE enrollments in the nation.

Department Unit/Website:

 For more information about our department’s engineering program go to https://www.ece.iastate.edu/.

Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until March 25. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu .

The following documents are required to be submitted:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of application/cover letter (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications

• Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number Other documents: One-page research statement

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to to Zhaoyu Wang ([email protected]) or Sara K. Harris ([email protected]).
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:
March 20, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 25, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14261