Position Description
The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), in the field of Energy devices and systems. The expected start date is July 1, 2027.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines required by the time the appointment begins.
Additional Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with a record of theoretical, algorithmic, or experimental innovation, a strong vision for an original research program, and an interest in working collaboratively with experimentalists and theoreticians across electrical and computer engineering and in adjacent science and engineering disciplines. Candidates should have enthusiasm for teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in electrical and computer engineering.
Special Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026 and conclude when the position is filled.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching/advising statement (describing your philosophy and practices as well as your approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas)
- Research statement
- Service Statement (describing your efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., your department, institution, and/or professional societies)
- Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.
Visa Sponsorship
If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.
Contact Information
Jessica Olson
Administrative Coordinator for Academic Operations
Contact Email: jolson@seas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$140,700-$174,500 for tenure-track rank.
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as experience, training or qualifications, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
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