Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Structures)

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in aerospace structures, dynamics, and resilience. The role involves contributing to teaching and research within the new Aerospace Engineering program. Priority research areas include nonlinear structural dynamics, aircraft design and multidisciplinary optimization, aeroelasticity and flutter, stability, noise and vibration suppression, reduced-order and high-fidelity modeling, and structural health monitoring for advanced aircraft, rotorcraft, and space vehicles. The position encourages interdisciplinary collaboration with fields like Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Materials Engineering to address societal challenges in sustainable aviation, high-speed flight, and space exploration. The department emphasizes a respectful and inclusive environment and welcomes candidates who can engage students from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
A demonstrated record of academic achievement such as peer-reviewed publications and grant awards appropriate for the early career.
Exceptional potential in establishing a world-class research program.
A demonstrated commitment to high-quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who can bridge computational methods, experimentation, and data-driven approaches.
Candidates who can incorporate insights from Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering or related disciplines.
Candidates who can contribute to the department's priorities of fostering a transdisciplinary research and educational environment and creating a culture of belonging.

Responsibilities

Teaching and developing inclusive undergraduate and graduate courses for a diverse student body in the Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Engineering Mechanics degree programs.
Mentoring graduate students and supervising their research.
Developing and directing a successful, extramurally funded research program.
Participating in departmental and university faculty governance.
Contributing to professional and public service.