The department seeks candidates within the following areas of research emphasis with
applications in marine platforms and vessels: control and dynamics, autonomous
vehicles, marine robotics, electrification, condition monitoring, distributed systems,
sensing, and navigation. Consideration will also be given to applicants with expertise
and robust research programs in marine structures, marine design, fluid-structure
interaction, and marine engineering.
Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. The
successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program and to
contribute effectively to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching
programs. The College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and
excellence of the academic community.
Application Materials
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of present and future
research plans, a statement of teaching experience and interests, and the names of at
least three persons who can provide letters of recommendation. Materials should be
submitted to
https://deptapps.engin.umich.edu/fsv2/candidate/?search_id=15
Applications will be considered as they are received. However, for full consideration,
applications must be received by December 1, 2019.
Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of
the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and
socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and
promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the
world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying
knowledge, art and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will
challenge the present and enrich the future.
Please send any comments or inquiries to NAME-fac-search@umich.edu