Positions at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Date Posted: May 10, 2013
Job Title:
Senior Scientist
Department: School of Engineering and Applied Science — Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Institution:
University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, VA
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled; but Review of Candidates will begin May 28, 2013
Apply Online Here:
https://jobs.virginia.edu and reference Posting Number 0612046.
Senior Scientist Job Description
The Rotating Machinery and Controls (ROMAC) Laboratory, of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia has an opening for a Research Scientist. ROMAC is an industrial research consortium doing research in a broad range of areas of applications in turbomachinery. The individual will report directly to the Lab Director and will work with a multi-disciplinary team of faculty, graduate students, and research professionals.
A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related field with strong background and experience in turbomachinery is required. Knowledge and experience in specific subjects such as rotor dynamics, bearings, seals, computational modeling and experimental methods in rotating machinery is required. Formal teaching experience is highly desirable, as the position will involve directing student research activities. Duties include developing new computational methods, using licensed commercial software, and project management. The successful candidate will be interacting with faculty, students, other research professionals, and representatives from the ROMAC member companies. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend professional meetings, to give presentations, to write journal articles, and to develop and write proposals. Funding guaranteed for one year, with potential for long-term follow-on funding.
Review of applications will begin on May 28, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Please include a CV/Resume, Cover Letter and Contact Information for 3 References – name, email, phone.
For further information and to apply to this posting, please refer to https://jobs.virginia.edu and reference Posting Number 0612046.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to developing diversity in faculty and welcomes applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Date Posted: October 5, 2012
Job Title:
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
Department: School of Engineering and Applied Science — Department of Mechanical and Aerospace
Institution:
University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, VA
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled; but Review of Candidates will begin Jan. 2, 2013
Position Start Date: Spring 2013-Spring 2014
Apply Online Here:
jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68736
Job Categories:
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Academic Fields Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, with the rank being commensurate with experience level. Multiple faculty positions are available and Endowed Chair positions will also be considered. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related fields, records of excellence in research, and commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Solid Mechanics, Dynamics and Controls, Design and Manufacturing, and Computational Methods; across all scales. Exceptional candidates with expertise in other MAE research areas are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants must apply online (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and search by Posting Number 0610924 or go directly to: https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68736
Please include a CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Statement of Research Interests, Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Contact Information for 3 References (names, email addresses and phone numbers). The search will remain open until filled, but applications by Jan. 2, 2013 will receive full consideration?
For additional information, contact MAEsearch2012@virginia.edu.
EEO/AA Policy The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to developing diversity in faculty and welcomes applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Title: Assistant Professor – non-tenure track
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Institution: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Application Deadline: Application review will begin November 15
Position is Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: Negotiable but not later than August 25, 2013
Apply Online Here: https://jobs.virginia.edu or https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68256
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks to hire a non-tenure track assistant professor who can lead and advance an established undergraduate mechatronics and rapid prototyping activity. This position offers the opportunity for long-term career building through multi-year contracts with performance-based reappointment, and promotion within the non-tenured professorial ranks with expectation of continued employment. Of particular interest are candidates with experience in teaching courses in mechatronics. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and innovation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs, coordinating undergraduate engineering design projects and related contributions to undergraduate engineering programs, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, contributions to the scholarship of teaching or other field of expertise, and service to the department, school and university. The successful candidate may teach courses throughout the mechanical and aerospace engineering curricula.
Qualifications
Candidates for the position must have a Doctoral degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field, and documented success in teaching in an undergraduate engineering program. Other desired qualifications are demonstrated ability for pedagogical innovation, including the incorporation of new technologies, and skills and interest in pedagogical collaborations within the school and across the University.
The appointment start date is negotiable but not later than August 25, 2013.
To apply candidates must submit an online application through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu) Search on posting number 0610564 (or directly at: https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68256) and submit a Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and Contact Information for 3 references (names, email addresses and phone numbers). Questions about the position should be directed to the email address below.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to developing diversity in faculty and welcomes applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Contact:
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 700746
122 Engineer’s Way
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4746
