The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with research focused on energy systems modeling and simulation. The department is interested in candidates whose research can address fundamental challenges in energy conversion, storage, and transmission. Applicants with research focused on computational modeling of chemical, mechanical, and electrochemical energy systems are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be interested in collaborative work with existing centers and faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and throughout campus. Candidates who transcend the traditional boundaries of Mechanical Engineering to incorporate insights from Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and other related disciplines in order to address high impact societal problems related to areas described above are especially encouraged to apply.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering advances the mission of the College of Engineering to foster a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
Teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing an extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; and contributing to professional and public service.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Required
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, with demonstrated excellence in research
and teaching.
Candidates will have a demonstrated record of academic achievement such as peer-reviewed publications and grant awards appropriate for the early career, exceptional potential in establishing a world-class research program and a commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction.
Full Time: 100%
Ongoing/Renewable
AUGUST 19, 2024
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the fast-growing departments at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in terms of student enrollment and faculty hiring. The Department offers and fosters a transdisciplinary research and educational environment and provides the infrastructure to address grand technological challenges. Current research areas include advanced materials design and manufacturing; energy, sustainability, and environment; engineering healthcare and biomechanics; intelligent systems and communication; engineering mechanics; control, robotics, and autonomous systems; advanced sensing, analysis, and characterization; and computer-aided engineering. New research directions will continue to be launched and nurtured within the Department.
This is a reposting of Assistant Professor PVL 285297, the PVL was revised to require a PhD.
Please apply directly to the website by clicking on “Apply Now”. Upload a SINGLE PDF document containing a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a complete list of publications, and the names and contact information for three references. Applicants should include a maximum three-page research statement and a one-page teaching statement describing how the applicant’s research and teaching goals fit the solicitation described above.
The deadline for assuring consideration is July, 9, 2024.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed ‘Authorization to Release Information’ form as part of the application.
Catherine Carter
[email protected]
608-265-2155
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Assistant Professor(FA040)
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