Tenure-track Position in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) 2026-2027
About The Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) in the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The candidate’s research must be centered in mechanical engineering, and teaching interests should align with the Department’s core educational programs. Successful candidates will have a record of, or exceptional promise for, research achievement; dedication to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education; and commitment to building the scholarly community. The Department is particularly interested in research in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences, including applications in aerospace, human health and physiological flows, manufacturing, thermal management for electronics and computing, energy, and the environment. Relevant approaches include computational and experimental methods such as multiscale simulation, AI-enabled modeling of physical systems, transformative flow and thermal measurement approaches, and autonomous experimentation. The role is part of a growing department that collaborates across the University and participates in an interdisciplinary environment. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, or a later mutually agreed-upon date. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline by the start date. Penn Engineering supports dual-career couples and welcomes early inquiries about assistance for academic and non-academic opportunities.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline by the start date.
- A record of, or exceptional promise for, research achievement.
- Dedication to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
- Research centered in mechanical engineering.
- Teaching interests aligned with the Department’s core educational programs.
Nice To Haves
- Research in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences, including applications in aerospace, human health and physiological flows, manufacturing, thermal management for electronics and computing, energy, or the environment.
- Experience or research interest in computational or experimental methods, including multiscale simulation, AI-enabled modeling of physical systems, transformative flow and thermal measurement approaches, or autonomous experimentation.
- Potential to contribute to and benefit from the University’s interdisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research centered in mechanical engineering.
- Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, with teaching interests aligned with the Department’s core educational programs.
- Contribute to and build the Department’s scholarly community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
