Tenure-track Faculty - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (MIT)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, focusing on the intersection of computing, environmental life sciences, and ecology. The role aims to address environmental and climate changes through modern computational methods, with a start date of July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as possible. The position offers mentorship, a supportive environment for scientific inquiry, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Requirements

• PhD degree in civil and environmental engineering, environmental science, earth science, applied mathematics, computing, or other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and use computational and data-driven methods to address environmental and climate changes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ecological monitoring, forecasting, and modeling.
• Knowledge of AI/ML methods in relation to whole-plant physiology, molecular genetics, ecology, and evolution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in the field of civil and environmental engineering and related areas.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computing, environmental life sciences, ecology, and related subjects.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with faculty in both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Schwarzman College of Computing.

Benefits

• Supportive mentorship for junior faculty.
• Exceptional environment for scientific inquiry.
• Strong commitment to an inclusive and welcoming culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree