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UCDAVIS FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Director, Energy Institute
University of California, Davis

Position Description: The University of California, Davis, seeks an internationally recognized expert in energy science, technology, or policy to lead the newly established UC Davis Energy Institute as Institute Director. With a long tradition of excellence in energy research, education, and service, UC Davis has made a major commitment to "Energy for the Future" for advancing new energy initiatives and extending the frontiers of sustainable energy development. The Institute Director will join an exciting and enriching academic environment with well established programs ranging from fundamental energy science to applications in renewable energy, transportation, environment, energy efficiency, and policy. The Director will also help build campus strengths through the creation of new centers of excellence and a new graduate group offering advanced degrees in energy. California is clearly a leader in energy technology and policy and UC Davis is a leader in California. Our goal is for UC Davis to become one of the strongest and most comprehensive energy research universities in the world.

The Director will provide strong leadership in organizing and managing the Institute's interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach efforts. The Director will be assisted by an executive director and other staff comprising part of the Institute's administrative structure. In guiding the Institute's development, the Director will interact with a talented and diverse faculty offering broad undergraduate and graduate curricula and with scientists at other institutions, government officials, industry executives, and many others working in energy-related fields. The Director will serve an integral role in formulating and implementing strategic plans for campus energy programs and in communicating with multiple stakeholders. The incumbent will actively participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, conduct research, and provide service to the public.

Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant energy-related field, outstanding leadership and administrative experience, an excellent record of accomplishment in teaching, research, and extension or outreach, and demonstrated ability to initiate, coordinate, and conduct research and educational programs in one or more areas of energy science, technology, or policy. The applicant must be qualified to be appointed to the tenured title of Associate or Full Professor in one or more of the departments that are key to the Institute's programs. The applicant must also have exceptional interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals representing a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and positions both within and outside the University of California. Demonstrated skill in obtaining extramural funds is expected.

Application Process: Applicants should visit http://energy.ucdavis.edu/ and follow instructions for submitting either on-line (preferred) or print applications. Required application materials include a cover letter (include a statement of leadership experience and planned vision for the UC Davis Energy Institute), CV with list of publications, teaching statement, research statement, 3 relevant research publications, and contact information for 5 letter writers. Inquiries and print applications should be directed to:

Prof. Robert L. Powell Search Committee Co-Chair Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
University of California
One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616

The position is open until filled, but to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2008.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. UC Davis welcomes all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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