Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center

The Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center (CGFCC), in the School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut, invites applications and/or nominations for the position of Director. The Director will be responsible for operations of the Center and will report to the Dean, School of Engineering. It is anticipated that the Director will possess: (i) the leadership qualities necessary to attract significant resources and engender strong collaborative partnerships between the CGFCC and industrial and government partners; (ii) significant experience and interest in marketing and promotion as well as successful funds generation; and (iii) the skills necessary to facilitate team-based visionary research and development in the area of fuel cell technology and application.

The CGFCC, established in 2001 with significant investment from Connecticut Innovations, Inc. and Connecticut industry, is housed in a state-of-the-art 16,000 sq. ft. facility located at the Storrs campus. The mission of the Center is to become the world's premier academic resource for advanced research, development and technology transfer in fuel cell technologies. In addition, the School of Engineering is working with the University, the State and industrial partners to attract an eminent faculty member and associated team in the area of alternative energy and alternative fuels/fuel cells.

It is anticipated that endowment funds will be available allowing the Director to have discretionary authority to expend the proceeds to advance his/her research, educational, and outreach activities in the field. Salary and benefits of the Director will be provided by the School of Engineering and will be commensurate with experience.

Areas of technical expertise include, but are not limited to: Fuel Processing, Catalysis, Electrocatalysis, Electrochemistry/Electro-chemical Engineering, Fuel Cell Power Plant Systems Analysis, Transport Phenomena, Heat and Mass Exchange, Materials and Polymers, Systems Design Modeling and Manufacturing, and Fuel Cell Applications.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering or a related physical science discipline, as well as a distinguished record of research in fuel cell technology. Academic appointment will be at the rank of full professor aligned with one of the School's five departments (Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular; Civil & Environmental; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical & Computer; or Mechanical Engineering). It is anticipated that candidates will be Fellows in a relevant professional society and have an established national/international reputation in their research areas.

The School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut includes 1,700 undergraduate and 475 graduate students. Among the 110 faculty members are two members of the National Academy of Engineering, one member of the National Academy of Sciences, 18 chief editors and 50 associate editors and editorial board members of prestigious technical journals, as well as 45 Fellows of professional societies. During the academic year 2005-06, the engineering faculty published 343 peer-reviewed journal articles and 415 conference proceedings papers, and generated $18 million in external research expenditure. The School has eight Endowed Chairs or Named Professorships throughout the five departments, with funding available for additional positions.

The University of Connecticut is located in the scenic Northeast corner of the State, in a region that is rich with private sector fuel cell-related research and development activity. The University is in the midst of a 20-year, State-funded $2.3 billion initiative to enhance the research and teaching infrastructure, and is consistently rated (e.g. U.S. News - America's Best Colleges) the top public university in New England.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information of at least five references, should be sent to:

Chair
CGFCC Director Search Committee
Office of the Dean
School of Engineering
261 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2237
Storrs, CT 06269-2237

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.