Open-Rank Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering (Fluid Mechanics) 2027-2028

Ie University; Espanha; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation seed funding

International campus environment

English as de facto language

Resumo da oferta

IE University in Madrid/Segovia invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Fluid Mechanics. The position may be tenure-track or tenured depending on qualifications and experience.

Our working language is English; Spanish language skills are not required. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and graduate programs and build an internationally recognized research program with competitive funding.

Qualificações

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field expected; strong research record preferred.
• New PhD graduates and doctoral candidates intending to complete PhD before start are welcome.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal-Fluid Systems.
• Develop an internationally recognized research program and secure funding through national and international programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and supervise student research.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organisation/Company IE University Department School of Science & Technology Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 1 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The IE School of Science and Technology at IE University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Fluid Mechanics. The position may be offered at the tenure-track or tenured level, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Spanish language skills are not required. Our working language is English. Both our faculty and student body are highly international.

We welcome applications from outstanding early-career researchers, including new PhD graduates and doctoral candidates who expect to complete their PhD before the position begins, as well as established scholars with a strong record of high-quality research, academic publications, and competitive research funding.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in areas such as Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal-Fluid Systems. They will also be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and secure funding through competitive national and international research programs.

Specific Requirements

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses one or more of the following areas:

• Theoretical, experimental, and computational fluid mechanics
• Computational fluid dynamics and high-performance computing
• Aerodynamics and aerospace applications
• Thermal-fluid systems, heat transfer, and energy conversion
• Renewable energy systems, including wind, hydro, and ocean energy
• Fluid mechanics for sustainable buildings, cities, and transportation
• Biofluid mechanics and biomedical applications

Candidates working at the intersection of these areas or applying multidisciplinary approaches to emerging challenges in energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and sustainability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• A competitive salary in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
• A competitive research start-up package, providing seed funding for relocation, travel, and essential resources to launch research activities at IE University.
• State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
• A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
• Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
• Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly environment.
• Inspiring campus life on a conveniently located, state-of-the-art unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia.