John Pippin Chair and Director of the Center for Distributed Energy

Job Summary The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of John E. Pippin Chair Professor and Director of the Center for Distributed Energy (CDE), a center that has been created with support from the Georgia Research Alliance. The School seeks a visionary leader in the core area of power electronics converters, materials, devices and controls, with a strong focus on energy transition topics including, but not limited to: grid‑connected inverters, architecture and control of decentralized grids and microgrids, grid‑edge resiliency, energy storage, and electrification of transportation and other industry sectors. The School seeks candidates at the level of full professor, with an outstanding research achievement record, strong interest in innovative undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as demonstrated experience in translating their research into commercial applications. Additional information about the Center for Distributed Energy can be found here: Required Qualifications A Ph.D. is required. Candidates for the position must have an earned doctoral degree in their specific discipline(s) with a record of excellence in technical, academic and professional achievements. Candidates must also be eligible to be hired at the rank of Full Professor. Contact Information Linda Dillon, at View email address on click.appcast.io Lucretia Allen, at View email address on click.appcast.io Shalonda Williams, View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre‑employment background screening. Special Applicant Instructions Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names of three references. The review of applications will begin immediately. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech