Assistant Professor
About The Position
The University of Memphis invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in Hypersonic Materials and Extreme Environments in the Department of Physics and Materials Science. The successful candidate will also hold the designation of the Memphis Institute for National Defense Sciences (MINDS) Distinguished Fellow in Hypersonic Materials and Extreme Environments. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will contribute scientific leadership to the University’s expanding hypersonics research portfolio within MINDS and will help develop research partnerships with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Memphis Detachment. The candidate will be expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program focused on high-temperature materials, extreme-environment materials science, and technologies supporting hypersonic and high-speed aerospace systems.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in physics, materials science, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field.
- U.S. citizens in order to obtain appropriate security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in physics and materials science
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Participating in service activities within the Department, College, University, and broader professional community
- Leadership role in the development and scientific direction of the MINDS Thermal Evaluation Readiness and Materials Analysis Laboratory (THERMAL)
- Help shape the University’s long-term strategy in hypersonics research, defense innovation, workforce development, and federal research laboratory collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
