Open Positions

Description

The School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks candidates for two open-rank, tenure-track or tenure-eligible faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE). Appointment rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. As one of the nation's top public universities, the candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and be capable of establishing a sustainable externally funded research program while conducting appropriate teaching and service.

The research area of the applicant is expected to be in dynamics & control. One position is intended for an applicant conducting research in aerospace systems. The other position is open to all applicants in the general field of dynamics & control.

The Department of MAE has particular interest in candidates who conduct research that is complementary to the increasingly important field of hypersonics, for which UVA has existing strengths. Other areas of interest include astronautics/space systems, robotics/autonomous systems, control theory, and vibration and shock.

The Department of MAE consists of 30 primary faculty members and 16 additional courtesy-appointment faculty across 8 additional departments of the University. The Department of MAE has existing research expertise in biomechanics, nanomechanics, reacting and multiphase flows, computational fluid dynamics, experimental fluid mechanics, laser-based diagnostics, heat transfer in extreme environments, and robotics/autonomous systems. UVA Engineering has established research thrusts and multidisciplinary centers in several relevant areas, including leadership and participation in the University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH), the Rolls-Royce University Technology Center, the Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems, and the Link Lab, an internationally recognized center for multidisciplinary cyber-physical systems research.

Founded in 1819 by former President Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia (UVA) is an historic, highly selective undergraduate and graduate institution, which annually ranks as one of the premier public universities in the United States. UVA is situated in Charlottesville, Virginia, a vibrant small city that consistently ranks as one of the nation's best places to reside. It has a pleasant mid-Atlantic climate and easy access to hiking and the picturesque Shenandoah National Park. UVA's location offers close proximity to Washington D.C. and its enriching opportunities for engagement with numerous federal agencies. Additional information about the city, the school, faculty benefits, and other topics can be found at https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva/why-uva.

Qualifications

Candidates must have received a doctorate or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering by the start of their appointment. Evidence of a commitment to high-impact scholarship, funded research, undergraduate- and graduate-level teaching and advising excellence, professional and university service, and mentoring are expected.

In addition to this posting, senior graduate students are encouraged to consider the UVA Engineering Rising Scholars program. This program is designed to encourage early-career scholars to pursue a career in academia by supporting their postdoctoral work before beginning in a tenure-track position at the University of Virginia. Detailed information and application instructions are available at https://engineering.virginia.edu/rising-scholars-postdoctoral-program.

Application Instructions

Apply for this position in Interfolio . Provide the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A statement describing your current and future research directions (including the broader impacts of this research);
• A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices;
• A statement describing demonstrated contributions to fostering inclusive practices that create climates in which all stakeholders can achieve their maximum potential (please focus on skills and experience, not beliefs and opinions)
• A single file that includes two research papers that best represent your work

You will also request 3-5 references directly in Interfolio by providing names and contact information in the application. These reference requests will be generated immediately once you submit your application.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment. For questions about these positions, please contact Frank Lagor, Associate Professor of MAE, at flagor@virginia.edu.

Description

The School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVa) seeks well-qualified applicants for an Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) Tenured/Tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). We seek excellent candidates who can complement and expand on UVA Engineering’s existing strengths and collaboratively work with in current focus areas such as smart health, cyber physical systems, and flexible electronics. Successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally recognized sustainable research programs and to make significant contributions to the department's teaching and service responsibilities. Example research areas of interest for applicants include but are not limited to cyber-physical systems (CPS), flexible electronics, smart textiles, digital health, biomechanics, precision medicine.

The primary responsibilities for these positions include research, teaching, and service to the department and the community at large. The appointment rank will be commensurate with experience. A doctoral degree in a relevant field is required. A commitment to scholarship, funded research, and teaching excellence is essential, as is evidence of an explicit commitment to diversity and advancing understanding and outcomes for underrepresented groups. UVA is proud to have a strong culture of collaboration and collegiality and is committed to creating collaborative and diverse environments necessary to solve the next generation of research challenges. UVA Engineering has a dynamic, growing, and diverse faculty who create a cultivating and energetic environment. The department provides a welcoming environment for researchers from diverse technical backgrounds to develop an academic career.

The University of Virginia's 2030 plan recognizes Precision Medicine/Precision Health as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership, the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Precision Health for Populations across the University. Recruits will receive support from the Provost and from their school and will participate in the Precision Health for Populations Initiative.  This is part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $50M in Precision Medicine/Precision Health

This position is based in Charlottesville at our principal location. UVA is a highly selective undergraduate and graduate institution that annually ranks as one of the premiere public universities in the United States, with one of the highest graduation rates in the nation. UVA is situated in Charlottesville, Virginia, a picturesque and vibrant small city consistently recognized as one of the nation's top places to reside. UVA's location offers proximity to Washington D.C., enriching opportunities for collaboration and engagement with numerous federal organizations. More information about the city, the school, faculty benefits and other topics can be found at https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva/why-uva.

Qualifications

Candidates must have received a doctorate or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering or a closely related field by the start of their appointment. Evidence of a commitment to high-impact scholarship, funded research, undergraduate- and graduate-level teaching and advising excellence, professional and university service, and mentoring are expected.

In conjunction with these positions, senior graduate students are eligible and encouraged to consider the UVA Engineering Rising Scholars program. This program is designed to encourage early-career scholars to pursue a career in academia by supporting their postdoctoral work before beginning in a tenure-track position at the University of Virginia. Detailed information and application instructions are available at https://engineering.virginia.edu/rising-scholars-postdoctoral-program.

Application Instructions

Apply for this position in Interfolio. Provide the following in PDF format: 

• Cover letter that addresses your areas of research/scholarship and your interest in UVA
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests and plans
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of demonstrated past experience working on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or working with diverse populations, as well as plans to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity in your future careers as researchers and educators 

You will also request 3-5 references directly in Interfolio by providing names and contact information in the application. These reference requests will be generated immediately once you submit your application.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.  The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.  

 For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Sarah Sun, Associate Professor, at dzv7sg@virginia.edu.