Mechanical Engineering Graduate Office (meGRAD)

The Weapons, Robotics, and Control (WRC) Engineering Department at the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin as early as the Fall semester of 2020. Candidates with a background in embedded systems, sensor networks, and/or cyber physical systems are particularly encouraged to apply although all qualified candidates will be considered.

The WRC department is a mix of civilian and military professors whose focus is on quality instruction in small classes that average no more than twenty students. Engineering labs are equipped with state of the art cyber-physical automation and control testbeds, machine vision and robotics platforms, and rapid prototyping tools. A permanent technical staff works closely with the faculty to support a deep commitment to project based learning, embodied by the “design spine” that runs through the major. Faculty in the department represent a broad range of academic disciplines and work closely with counterparts in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science for both research and undergraduate education.  Candidates with a background in embedded systems, sensor networks, and/or cyber physical systems are particularly encouraged to apply although all qualified candidates will be considered.

USNA is uniquely positioned to support interdisciplinary research, particularly in cyber physical systems. Hopper Hall, opening in the Fall of 2020, will be the Navy’s academic center for cyber research and education. Among many bespoke lab facilities, Hopper Hall will house a 100,000 gallon pool with aerial and aquatic motion capture systems for cooperative multi-domain robotics, a fully instrumented high bay for aerial robotics, and a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) for classified research. All tenure track faculty are expected to produce peer reviewed research and contribute to their academic communities.

USNA is among the most geographically diverse colleges in the United States. The student body, known as the Brigade of Midshipmen, is composed of undergraduates from all 50 states and 29 countries.  We seek candidates who are interested in contributing to our diverse academic community, and who support and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education.  In addition to academics, opportunities exist for faculty involvement in a broad range of midshipmen activities such as summer sailing programs and varsity and club-level athletics.

More information can be found at this link:
https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/AsstProf-RobConEngineering-AY20.php   

Erick J. Rodríguez-Seda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD 21402www.usna.edu/Users/weapsys/rodrigue/
Office: MU 311Phone: (410)293-6188E-mail: rodrigue@usna.edu

Tenure Track Faculty Position

Assistant/Associate/Full Professors – Mechanical Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking to hire several full-time tenure-track faculty at the ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor; applications for Full Professor will also be considered for exceptional candidates.  The Department is expanding and also starting new Industrial Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs.  Applicants must have earned Doctoral degrees in mechanical/industrial engineering, or closely related disciplines, and are required to have a record of quality teaching and scholarship. Successful applicants will collaborate with existing faculty members, teach classes to support the undergraduate and graduate programs, develop new courses, advise and recruit graduate students, and are expected to develop a robust, externally funded research program in one of the following areas: (1) Robotics and Autonomous Systems: (a) perception, planning, and optimization; (b) soft robotics, compliant robotics, and manipulation; or (c) unmanned aerial and ground systems. The vision of the UML Robotics Initiative is to create an integrated, connected, self-sustaining research and education enterprise directed towards human-centered robotics to address societal challenges. Faculty will have the opportunity to work with the NERVE Center, a 10,000 sq. ft. robot testing facility, as well as the newly designed 5,000 sq. ft. UMass Lowell Robotics lab.  (2) Mechanics & Materials: Stochastic and statistical analysis and design, e.g., defects and failure analysis and estimation; design of structures, materials, or machines; design for manufacturing, e.g., as related to automated manufacturing or additive manufacturing; manufacturing process modeling and design, particularly as it relates to composites or automated manufacturing processes; data-driven design and manufacturing; or fluid-structure interaction. (3) Thermal-Fluid & Energy Systems: (a) integrated solar-thermal energy systems, e.g. thermo-photovoltaic devices, solar thermochemical conversion, concentrated solar power, radiative thermal management; (b) advanced diagnostics of reacting and multiphase systems, e.g. Thomson/Raman/Rayleigh scattering, induced fluorescence; (c) atmospheric pressure plasmas, e.g. plasma-liquid interactions, plasma-biomaterial systems, plasma catalysis; (d) energy resiliency. (4) Industrial Engineering: (a) Health care delivery systems (b) Advanced manufacturing, includes topics relating to automation, robotic manipulation and material handling; (c) Theoretical and methodological analytics in support of manufacturing, logistics, and business decisions.    Note: Candidates must clearly specify a single research area (of the four listed) in bold font in the first sentence of their Cover Letter. In cases of demonstrated outstanding research productivity and scholarship, an appointment with tenure may be considered.  To apply, visit: http://explorejobs.uml.edu.  Applications received by December 16, 2019 will be considered in the first review of candidates.  However, later applications may be considered for these positions.  Each position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications is received.  UMass Lowell is a Carnegie Doctoral High Research (RU/H) university ranked in the top tier of US News’ National Universities, and is strategically located 30 miles northwest of Boston in the northeast Massachusetts high-tech region. The department has over 900 undergraduate students and 190 graduate students.  An optional co-op program is available to undergraduate and graduate students.  The undergraduate engineering program is based on a design-build-test methodology and is ABET accredited.  The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage candidates to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.

Teaching Faculty Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for several full-time Teaching Professors. The existing Mechanical Engineering program is expanding and new Industrial Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs are starting. Successful candidates will be expected to begin work in September, 2020 and assist in teaching a range of ME and IE courses. For a description of course offerings, please visit:  http://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Engineering/Departments/Mechanical/Course-listing.aspx.

Teaching Professors are required to have a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or closely related disciplines by the start of employment to be considered. In addition to delivering high-quality teaching of courses, the Teaching Professors are also expected to provide service to the university.  Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references.

To apply, visit: http://jobs.uml.edu. Applications received by January 15, 2020 will be considered in the first review of candidates. Each position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications are received. UMass Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage candidates to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.

The Mechanistic Cognitive Neuroscience (MCN) research area at Janelia is actively recruiting early-career Group Leaders.  We are looking for creative scientists who want to study how the brain enables cognition. We particularly encourage applications from researchers who are interested in developing new approaches to expose how rodents, fish, and flies produce adaptive, flexible behavior in dynamic and uncertain environments.

Janelia Group Leaders direct small, internally funded labs in a highly collaborative environment with access to shared research resources. We welcome applications not just from post-doctoral fellows, but also from late-stage graduate students who are ready to lead independent labs.

Candidates can go here to learn more and to apply for a Group Leader position.  Our next application deadline is December 1, 2019, and we plan to fill 6 open positions over the next 2-3 years.

Please spread the word and encourage suitable candidates to apply. We are committed to a culture of inclusion on campus and invite applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Candidates should feel free to reach out to me if they have questions about MCN and how their research interests might align with ours. Zari Zavala-Ruiz, Director of Scientific Programs, would also be happy communicate with anyone interested in learning more about Janelia, MCN, or our application process

Vivek Jayaraman, PhD

Head of Mechanistic Cognitive Neuroscience

Senior Group Leader

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Janelia Research Campus

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING 2590

Recruitment Number:  2590

Position: Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Thermal-Fluids Engineering)

Effective Date: August 17, 2020 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

http://www.csulb.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-affairs/assistant-professor-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering-2590

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING 2587

Recruitment Number:  2587

Position: Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Systems Design)

Effective Date: August 17, 2020 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

http://www.csulb.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-affairs/assistant-professor-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering-2587

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for multiple open rank, full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty positions beginning in the Fall 2020 semester. We are seeking highly qualified faculty members in all areas of mechanical engineering, with particular interest in individuals with expertise in

   (a) Dynamics and Controls, including robotics and automation (soft and small-scale robotics, human interaction, autonomous systems, and manufacturing), and mechatronics;

    (b) Mechanics, including solid and computational mechanics with applications in the areas of smart materials, metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and cell and tissue biomechanics and engineering; and

    (c) Heat transfer, including energy conversion and transfer, transport in micro- and nano-structured materials, heat transfer in manufacturing processes, and bio-heat transfer.

Tuhin Basu & Associates, Inc. (TBA) ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Tuhin Basu, President, at 703-447-0082.

Our offices are located in buildings that are ADA compliant.

​Senior Structural Engineer

Tuhin Basu & Associates, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Structural Engineer in our Baltimore-Washington area (Columbia, MD) office, to support a wide variety of structural engineering assignments. Primary responsibilities will include structural design and analysis of new and existing transportation facilities, structures, and bridges, including rehabilitation design; development of contract documents, including drawings and specifications; performing condition inspections of bridges and other types of highway structures, in accordance with NBI standards; performing construction phase services including shop drawing reviews; coordinating civil/structural engineering design efforts for multi-discipline engineering projects; performing QA/QC reviews of design products and inspection reports in accordance with TBA Quality Control Program; and communicating with clients.

The position requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, ability to climb ladders and work at heights, and work outdoors year round, with occasional night work.

Job Requirements: 

• B.S. (M.S. preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in structural and/or bridge design, analysis and inspection.

• Licensed Registered Professional Engineer (Maryland/Virginia PE license preferred).

• Qualified NBIS Inspection Team Leader; NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Training a plus.

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experienced in the development of contract documents including drawings and specifications.

• Strong knowledge of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications.

• Experienced with a variety of bridge design, analysis, and rating programs.

• Proficient in the use of MicroStation software.

• Must possess current driver’s license with safe driving record.

 

Tuhin Basu & Associates, Inc. offers excellent compensation and benefits package including matched 401(k) and health insurance.  Tuhin Basu & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.  In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Please email resumes to:

Brent Kesler
Email: jobs@tbaengineering.com

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) located in Cambridge, MA, USA, is seeking qualified candidates in the Control and Dynamical Systems Group. MERL is the North American Research and Development organization for Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a $40B global leader in electrical products including building systems (elevators, HVAC), transportation systems (automotive and train mechatronics), space systems (satellites, telescopes), factory automation (robots, servo systems, laser processing), optical systems, and energy systems (power generation, photovoltaics). The Control and Dynamical Systems group pursues cutting-edge research in control systems design, dynamical systems, optimization, and estimation algorithms with applications to transportation systems, automotive, satellite systems, factory automation and robotics, building systems and HVAC, and electric power systems.

Research areas of specific interest include (but are not limited to) integration of model-based and data-driven control methods, hybrid systems control design and formal methods for control synthesis, statistical estimation and control, and distributed control architecture design.

The successful candidate is expected to perform leading research in control and dynamics, to demonstrate it through application to one or more of the domains above, to publish in top conferences and journals, and to develop over the years a fundamental research agenda aimed at impacting the scientific community and the Mitsubishi Electric’s future technology. Strong interest in validating the research results in laboratory experiments and prototypes with appropriate support is expected.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Conducting innovative and relevant research in control and dynamical systems,
• Developing a research agenda impacting both, the scientific community and the future company technology,
• Publishing results in leading technical journals, conferences and in patent applications,
• Applying the research results to company-relevant R&D projects,
• Collaborating with research staff, academic partners and mentoring interns,
• Transferring results and technology to Mitsubishi Electric corporate research laboratories.

Qualifications for this position are:

• A Ph.D. from an internationally-recognized institution in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, with a focus on control and dynamical systems.
• A strong publication record consistent with experience,
• Extensive knowledge of a main research subject and broad knowledge of control and dynamics,
• Strong teamwork, communication, listening and teaching skills, and
• Experience and interest in validating the research results in laboratory experiments and prototypes.

Candidates of all experience levels will be considered at the appropriate seniority level.

Please apply using the link at http://www.merl.com/employment/employment/#CD408