Faculty Position in Aerospace Engineering in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York seeks an outstanding individual for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of guidance, navigation and control of aerospace vehicles. Appointment at higher rank is possible in exceptional cases. Research topics include, but may not be limited to, air-traffic management, orbital/attitude dynamics, autonomous aerospace vehicles, distributed estimation and control of multi-vehicle systems, methods for model-data fusion and optimal information collection to enhance situation awareness, space-weather modeling, conjunction assessment, and collision avoidance methods.
Applicants with original and creative visions of research will be given high priority. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, externally-funded, internationally-recognized research program, teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses, develop new specialized courses, supervise graduate research and contribute to departmental affairs.
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive of the SUNY engineering schools. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering currently has 29 fulltime faculty. The Department is expected to grow significantly over the next five years with particular emphasis on Aerospace Engineering and related applications.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant science or engineering discipline with a dissertation on the representative department research areas. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, an integrated teaching and research plan (not to exceed three pages), and names of at least three references via the UBJobs system, at http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu, referencing posting number 1200073. Reviews will begin as soon as applications are received and the position will remain open until filled. Women and other underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employe.