Faculty Position for Design Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering seeks an outstanding individual for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the emerging field of design science. Appointment at higher rank is possible in exceptional cases. Candidates discovering the principles, methods and tools for the design of complex engineered products, systems, and processes are of particular interest. Candidates with a strong interdisciplinary perspective are encouraged to apply. This perspective could integrate research from such areas as virtual reality and 3D modeling; computational geometry; information technology; economics; behavioral, social, and cognitive sciences; and/or bio-sciences. While a strong design science background is necessary, applications areas are expected to be broad and could include the breadth of engineering and systems design activities, including for example; sustainability; large-scale systems design; design for advanced manufacturing; innovative product design; reconfigurable, multifunctional, adaptable systems; and bio-inspired design.
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 and is expected to grow significantly over the next five years.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical or Aerospace 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 1200074. 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 Employer.