Recruitments：Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Materials Science and Engineering at National Taiwan University
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Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at National Taiwan University (NTU) invites applications for 1–4 tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with appointments starting August 1, 2026.
Position Overview
We seek outstanding candidates to join our dynamic and internationally recognized MSE programs. Successful candidates will contribute to cutting-edge research and deliver high-quality education in materials science and engineering.
Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. in MSE-related fields.
Research Excellence: Demonstrable records of outstanding research achievements.
Research areas: Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
l Emerging materials
l Ceramic materials and ceramic-based composites
l Polymers and soft materials
l Energy materials
l Electronic materials
l Magnetic materials
Teaching: Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate MSE courses in English, with the following courses being preferable:
l Ceramic Physics, Ceramic-Matrix Composites, Electronic Ceramics
l Solid-State Physics, Magnetic Materials, Electronics Packaging, and other Electronic Materials-related courses
l Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Polymer Physics, Polymer Composites, Polymer Processing (Rheology)
l Other courses related to emerging materials
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted by November 22, 2025, via mail to:
Department Chair
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
National Taiwan University
No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Please include the following in your application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of Ph.D. diploma (for overseas degrees, certification by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) embassy/consulate/office may be required at the finalist stage)
- Contact information of three references, which should include doctoral dissertation supervisor(s) for applications of an assistant professorship
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Reprints of 3–5 select recent publications (within the past 5 years)
- A statement outlining future research plans
- A statement of teaching interests, including outlines for 2–3 courses to be taught in English
Salary Bonuses
Salaries are based on government-established scales. Eligible new hires may apply for merit-based bonuses through programs such as:
l Ministry of Education Yushan (Young) Scholar Program
l Ministry of Education Incentives for Newly Hired Exceptional Talent
l NTU Eminence Chair Professorships and Eminence Scholar Fellowships
l NTU Academic Research Performance Incentives
The department provides support for applications to these programs/incentives.
About the Department
Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NTU is a leader in innovative research and education, fostering advancements in materials science to address global challenges.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
Faculty Recruiting Committee
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
National Taiwan University
No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Website: http://www.mse.ntu.edu.tw
Email: msentu@ntu.edu.tw