Open-Rank Faculty Search in Civil & Environmental Systems Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Systems Engineering. This role is open to any rank and may include indefinite tenure, depending on the candidate's qualifications. The department is looking for individuals with expertise in systems engineering methods such as optimization, decision science, networks and multi-agent systems, and simulation and control. The ideal candidate will apply these methods to create solutions that enhance technology integration, promote resilience, and improve societal outcomes in the natural and/or built environment. The CEE Department is known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research, covering areas like sensing, control, information modeling, environmental chemistry, water and air quality, climate change adaptation, sustainability, smart cities, environmental nanotechnology, materials modeling, environmental justice, and energy systems analysis. The department offers advanced research facilities and encourages collaboration across disciplines, potentially including joint appointments with other departments. Carnegie Mellon University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and supports dual-career couples through its Dual Career Program. The department's vision is to lead in civil and environmental engineering through innovation, systems thinking, new technologies, and a diverse community, preparing socially conscious problem solvers for a sustainable and resilient future. Its mission is to educate future engineers and conduct research addressing societal challenges with integrity and quality.

Requirements

Earned PhD in civil and/or environmental engineering or a related discipline.
Strong record of research, scholarship, teaching, and service commensurate with experience.

Nice To Haves

Research expertise in systems engineering methods (e.g. optimization, decision science, networks and multi-agent systems, simulation and control).
Ability to create solutions that integrate technology, promote resilience, and enhance societal outcomes in the natural and/or built environment.
Experience with interdisciplinary education and research programs.
Experience in areas such as sensing, control, information modeling, environmental chemistry, water and air quality engineering and science, climate change adaptation, engineering for sustainability and resilience, smart cities, environmental nanotechnology and biotechnology, materials modeling, environmental justice, and energy systems analysis.

Responsibilities

Create undergraduate and graduate learning environments that address the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds with differing learning styles and abilities.
Supervise graduate students.
Teach undergraduate and graduate classes.
Develop an externally sponsored research program.
Collaborate with other faculty.
Be involved in service to the university and profession.