Faculty Positions
Faculty Positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University invites applications for tenure-stream faculty positions in multiple areas of mechanical engineering and related fields. Candidates in the areas of nano/micro fabrication of engineered materials, micro and nano-manufacturing of devices, multi-scale computational materials science and mechanics, dynamical systems and controls, and computational design and manufacturing are of particular interest.
Candidates at all ranks will be considered. The successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded interdisciplinary research program of national prominence that includes fundamental research, publications in journals and high quality conferences, and training graduate students. Multidisciplinary research across a broad range of disciplines is strongly encouraged and is being actively pursued by the faculty. Leadership is expected in development of educational programs to provide state-of-the-art knowledge to both undergraduate and graduate students. Appointments start in August 2013.
The Mechanical Engineering Department has 37 faculty members with a strong commitment to research, teaching, and service. Research strengths are in the areas of automotive engines and turbomachinery, experimental mechanics and composite structures, experimental and computational fluid mechanics and thermal sciences, dynamic systems and controls, manufacturing, biomechanics and bioengineering, and solid mechanics. The department is home to the Composite Vehicle Research Center and the Energy and Automotive Research Laboratories. It also has affiliations with other centers within MSU, including the Composite Materials and Structures Center, The Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings, the High Performance Computing Center, and the Biomedical Imaging Research Center and access to 2000 sq.ft. of microfabrication facilities.
MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. Michigan State University is pro-active in exploring opportunities for the employment of spouses, both inside and outside the University.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with training and ability to conduct multidisciplinary research across a broad range of disciplines; ability to mentor graduate students; ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the mechanical engineering curriculum; a strong publication record; and ability to work effectively with other researchers, diverse groups, and diverse students. Prior postdoctoral experience is desirable but not required.
Candidates should submit an application for position #6401 through: http://jobs.msu.edu/
To receive full consideration applications must be received by September 15, 2012.
For more information contact:
Professor Patrick Kwon,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Building
428 S.Shaw Lane
Room:2555
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1226
MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, person of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.