The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applicants to participate in a college-level cluster of tenure-eligible faculty members in Electrochemical Energy Storage in the Departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering.  This position is for a full professor to provide visionary research leadership and will be supported by two additional new hires at the senior and junior ranks.  The departmental affiliation of the successful applicants will be based on the background and preferences.  This inititiative is in response to substantial growth in the battery manufacturing sector statewide, encompassing both large and small businesses.  Successful applicants for