UTSI Faculty Openings
Assistant/Associate Professor -UTSI Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering-Pay Grade 64, - Salary DOE&Q - Full Time -The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) invites applications and nominations for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of fluid mechanics with specialty in fluid-structure interactions. The position will be located at The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) in Tullahoma, TN and will include a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. For additional information about the Institute and the Department, visit web sites at www.utsi.edu and www.engr.utk.edu. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a scholarly, externally funded research program; to supervise graduate students; to develop and teach courses in the appropriate discipline; to participate as appropriate in established courses offered by the department; and to provide service to the institute, department, university, and the profession. An earned doctorate in mechanical/aerospace/aeronautical engineering with experience in computational fluids is required. A strong commitment to teaching excellence at the graduate level and appropriate publications in leading scholarly journals are expected. The successful applicant also will have appropriate problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. In addition, the ability to obtain approval to work on DOD projects is essential. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in fluid-structure modeling and understanding of the interaction theory and modeling relationship between fluid flow and structural behavior. Expertise and interests that complement existing departmental research in experimental fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, flow control, aeroacoustics and multi-physics flows are also desired. Individuals interested in applying should submit as a single PDF file: A letter of interest addressing qualifications, research interests and teaching interests; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references to the search chair: Dr. Ahmad Vakili, at avakili@utsi.edu. Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr. Vakili. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant/Associate Professor/ Professor -MABE-Pay Grade 63,
- Salary DOE&Q - Full Time -The Department of Mechanical,
Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) at the University of
Tennessee is seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for three
full-time, tenure track appointments at all levels of rank in aerospace
and mechanical engineering. Candidates being considered at the
Associate/Full Professor level must have demonstrated experience in
scholarly publications and research. Appointments will be based at the
UT Space Institute (UTSI), Tullahoma, Tennessee, an integrated component
of the UT, Knoxville MABE department. All outstanding candidates with a
strong background in fundamental science and engineering will be
considered. Areas of particular interest to the department include, but
are not limited to, air-breathing propulsion: gas-turbines and ramjets,
hypersonics, thermal management, thermal-fluid sciences, conformable
surfaces, structural health monitoring, flight and/or propulsion system
testing including mechatronics, sensors, digital data acquisition and
analysis issues. Expertise in both experimental and computational
simulations is sought. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in
engineering or a related field, and show the potential to provide
international leadership in research and contribute to education and
diversity at the University. The UTSI campus in Tullahoma, Tennessee,
has a rich tradition in providing high quality research and instruction
at the graduate level with high-quality facilities and research support
(http://www.utsi.edu/). The MABE Department has a strong upward
trajectory, with 29 faculty members in Knoxville and UTSI, and offers
degrees at all levels in mechanical, aerospace and biomedical
engineering. For further information, see http://www.engr.utk.edu/mabe.
The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to develop a
research and education program that combines the strengths of the
Tullahoma and Knoxville locations, including opportunities to work with
the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(http://www.ornl.gov). The ORNL campus also contains many unique
research facilities, and a multitude of collaborative opportunities for
world-class research are available and encouraged. A newly initiated
joint UT/ORNL Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and
Graduate Education http://cire.utk.edu/ leverages the strengths of both
institutions to attract world-class faculty, graduate students, and
research facilities. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a
Carnegie RU/VH institution, and the state’s comprehensive, land-grant,
research institution with 1,300 faculty and 27,500 students in 13
colleges and schools. The College of Engineering is undergoing a period
of substantial growth in both physical infrastructure and research
expenditures. The College has eight departments with 135 faculty, 2400
undergraduates and 900 graduate students. For best consideration,
candidates should apply as soon as possible, as review of applications
and nominations will begin February 1, 2012, and will continue until the
positions are filled. The anticipated start date of the new positions is
August 1, 2012. Salary is commensurate with the position and experience
of the applicant. Applications should include a concise letter
of intent outlining the applicant’s research and teaching goals and
objectives; a current CV; and the names, addresses and telephone numbers
of at least three references. Applications should be sent by e-mail to
mmench@utk.edu and addressed to: Dr. Matthew Mench, Professor and Condra
Chair of Excellence in Energy Conversion & Storage Systems MABE
Department.
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