Job Summary:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to fill a faculty position in nonlinear dynamics and vibrations, with applications in aerospace, manufacturing, energy and infrastructure. The department is particularly interested in candidates who use a combination of theory, computational modeling, data-driven approaches and experimentation to understand and exploit nonlinear dynamics phenomena.
The UW-Madison College of Engineering strives to foster a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
The position will conduct teaching and develop undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor graduate students and supervise their research; develop and direct a strong extramurally funded research program; participate in departmental and university faculty governance and contribute to professional and public service
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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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Education:
Preferred
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
Qualifications:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 19, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the fastest-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.
How to Apply:
Please apply directly to the website by clicking on "Apply Now." Upload a SINGLE PDF document containing a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae (CV). The CV should include a complete list of publications, as well as research, teaching and diversity statements describing how the applicant's research and teaching goals fit the solicitation described above. Submitted materials should include candidate's previous activities or plans in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion in relevant sections of the application. Applicants will also be asked to provide names and contact information for three references within the application system.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 30, 2024 however, applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.
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. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Catherine Carter
clcarter2@wisc.edu
608-265-2155
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Associate Professor(FA030)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/MECHANICAL ENGR
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
295207-FA
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