Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Energy Conversion and Storage)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a faculty position in the area of Energy Conversion and Storage. Applicants for positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor will be considered. The candidate should have teaching and research interests in fundamental and applied issues relating to energy systems and their underlying scientific and engineering disciplines, with particular interest in sustainable energy conversion and energy storage. A complementary search in the area of bio-related energy conversion processes is underway in the department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A successful applicant must evidence the ability to develop an externally funded research program, have a strong commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and have an interest in performing university and professional service. It is expected that applicants seeking a tenured position at the Associate Professor level will have a significant track record in all aspects of research, teaching, and service.
The anticipated starting date is August 22, 2012. Women and candidates who are members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application material (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, mail address, email address, and phone numbers) for at least three references, and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests, should be sent to maesearch@eng.uah.edu.
Please refer to position number 12/13-297
Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Propulsion Energy Systems)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a faculty position in the area of Propulsion Energy Systems. Applicants for positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor will be considered. The candidate should have teaching and research interests and experience in at least one of the following disciplines: liquid, solid, or air-breathing propulsion systems and/or advanced propulsion concepts (electric/plasma). Related areas of interest include plasma engineering for power, combustion, and high energy density physics. Expertise in experimentation is preferred.
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A successful applicant must evidence the ability to develop an externally funded research program, have a strong commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and have an interest in performing university and professional service. It is expected that applicants seeking a tenured position at the Associate Professor level will have a significant track record in all aspects of research, teaching, and service.
The anticipated starting date is August 22, 2012. Women and candidates who are members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application material (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, mail address, email address, and phone numbers) for at least three references, and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests, should be sent to maesearch@eng.uah.edu.
Please refer to position number 12/13-296
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a faculty position in the area of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Applicants for positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor will be considered. Along with experience in UAS applications, the candidate should have teaching and research interests and experience in at least one of the following disciplines: aerodynamics, flight mechanics and controls, vehicle system design and analysis, flight operations including aviation safety and security.
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering or an earned Ph.D. in a related field and preferably a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering. A successful applicant must evidence the ability to develop an externally funded research program, have a strong commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and have an interest in performing university and professional service. It is expected that applicants seeking a tenured position at the Associate Professor level will have a significant track record in all aspects of research, teaching, and service.
The anticipated starting date is August 22, 2012. Women and candidates who are members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application material (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, mail address, email address, and phone numbers) for at least three references, and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests, should be sent to maesearch@eng.uah.edu.
Please refer to position number 12/13-295
Assistant/Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position in structural engineering with a preferred focus in the areas of structural health monitoring, structural dynamics, conceptual design of structural systems, expertise in composite materials, and familiarity with experimental techniques and equipment for structural evaluation and measurements. Strong candidates in other emerging areas will be considered. The position can be filled at either the assistant or associate professor level.
The Department offers BSE, MSE, and Ph.D. degree programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Current department research and teaching interests are in environmental, geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering. The department is viewed as being very vibrant and dynamic, with significant research funding from the Alabama Department of Transportation, NASA, NSF, the Federal Highway Administration, the University Transportation Center for Alabama, and NOAA. These and other agencies and organizations in Huntsville offer excellent opportunities for collaborative research.
The College of Engineering is the largest of five academic colleges in terms of student enrollment and currently has a research focus that addresses three National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenge problems. They are to secure cyberspace, restore and improve urban infrastructure, and engineer tools of scientific discovery. UAHuntsville is located in the midst of a high technology community consisting of Fortune 500 corporations, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and the Redstone Arsenal Army Base.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Engineering and an earned Ph.D. degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline, completed by July 1, 2012. Candidates must exhibit the potential to obtain and conduct sponsored research and possess the ability to work on multidisciplinary research teams. Applicants should also possess a strong commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and show dedication towards university and professional service. It is expected that applicants seeking this position at the Associate Professor level will have a significant track record in all aspects of research, teaching, and service. Appointments will be made at levels commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. The anticipated starting date is August 22, 2012. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application materials in pdf format, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, mail address, email address, and phone numbers) for at least three references, and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests, should be sent to ceesearch@eng.uah.edu.
Please refer to position number 12/13-293
Associate Professor/Professor in Chemical and Materials Engineering
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of sustainable energy with emphasis in bio-related processes. The position is open to all ranks but ideally we seek to attract an established Associate or Full Professor in this dynamic area. A complementary search in the area of sustainable energy conservation and storage is also underway in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
The Department offers both BSE and MSE, and Ph.D. degrees through Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science and Biotechnology programs. The Department currently has 6 tenured faculty members and 2 part time faculty members, 130 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. The current department faculty have extensive research experience in energy and energy related processes including genetic engineering, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, reaction engineering, numerical analysis of chemical systems, surface modification and surface analysis, and many have fully equipped laboratories to support and encourage a recent or established hire.
The College of Engineering is the largest of five academic colleges in terms of student enrollment and currently has a research focus that addresses three National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenge problems, namely, secure cyberspace, restore and improve urban infrastructure, and engineer tools of scientific discovery. UAHuntsville is located in the midst of a high technology community consisting of Fortune 500 corporations, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and the Redstone Arsenal Army Base.
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree preferably in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline, and possess (a) a strong record of research scholarship and an ability to develop externally funded research programs within a collaborative environment, (b) a strong commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and (c) dedication towards university and professional service. It is expected that applicants seeking either a tenured position or position at the Associate /Full Professor level will have a significant track record in all aspects of research, teaching, and service. The anticipated starting date is August 22, 2012.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application material (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information including name, mail address, email address, and phone numbers for at least three references, and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests, should be sent to chesearch@eng.uah.edu.
Please refer to position number 12/13-294
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