Open Rank in Mechanical Engineering (3 Positions)

Open Rank in Mechanical Engineering (3 Positions)The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to invite applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions and one Associate/Full Professor position in Mechanical Engineering.The department invites applications for tenure-track positions in the areas of design and additive manufacturing with emphasis on energy-related applications, including but not limited to energy conversion, energy storage, and nuclear energy. The tenure-track Assistant Professors will develop research programs that advance the fundamental understanding of energy storage systems. It is expected that the candidates foster novel fabrication strategies addressing high-performance multifunctional energy storage platforms. The department seeks a strong combination of experimental work supported by computational modeling to predict the properties and performance of energy storage platforms.The department will also consider tenured Associate/Full Professor applications in the area of autonomy and robotics, with particular emphasis on computer vision, sensor fusion, and intelligent decision-making. The successful candidate is expected to conduct globally recognized, cutting-edge research in autonomous systems and robotic technologies with connections that support the AME Department's strong programs in advanced materials and manufacturing, aerospace, hypersonics, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) research. Applicants are expected to advance impactful research and educational efforts in these areas while building and expanding collaborations across UTEP's academic and research units, including the Aerospace Center, Keck Center, CAMINO-South, and the Institute for Applied AI Innovation.Job Requirements:Tenure-track Assistant Professor• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field with a strong background in both fundamental and applied research.• Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, design, and materials processing for energy applications.• Strong potential for securing external funding.• Proven record of publishing impactful work in peer review Journals.• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring.• Strong potential and commitment to interdisciplinary leadership.• Commitment to grow interdisciplinary collaborations with national laboratories, department of defense, industry, and academic partners.Tenured Associate/Full Professor• Candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field with a strong background in both fundamental and applied research.• Demonstrated expertise and leadership in robotics, autonomous systems, sensing fusion, computer vision, and intelligent decision making.• Demonstrated international and national recognition as leader scholar in the field.• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding to support research projects.• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.• Strong international collaborations and interdisciplinary research.• Demonstrated working experience with national and federal laboratories, academia, and industry.• Demonstrated experience mentoring PhD students and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.Additional Information:The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits. Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6634943jeid-134da9e746fa264daef4eb35caf37d7e