Assistant Professor | Mechanical And Materials Engineering - Soft Materials

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Wellness perks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical and Materials Engineering focused on Soft Materials. The ideal candidate will build an active, externally funded research program and contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Areas of expertise may include polymers, elastomers, gels, and biomaterials.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science, or a closely related discipline.
• Tenure-track assistant professor position with potential for rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and related areas.
• Contribute to soft materials research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Soft materials

Interdisciplinary research

Teaching

Grant writing

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

JOB TITLE

Assistant Professor | Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Soft Materials

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Mechanical & Materials Engineering

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Soft Materials available at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in soft materials and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching related to the design, processing, characterization, and application of soft matter systems.

Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, polymers, elastomers, gels, colloids, biomaterials, functional soft materials, stimuli-responsive materials, sustainable materials, soft composites, materials for energy and environmental applications, and advanced characterization and modeling of soft matter. Research that integrates materials design with emerging approaches such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data-driven materials discovery, advanced manufacturing, or multiscale modeling is particularly welcome.

Applications may span areas such as healthcare and biomedical technologies, energy storage and conversion, sustainable materials and circular economy, soft robotics, wearable and flexible electronics, advanced manufacturing, and other areas complementary to the department's existing strengths. A demonstrated ability to develop innovative, multidisciplinary research programs addressing important societal challenges is highly desirable.

The candidate will be expected to develop an active externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and related areas. Candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent degree in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science, or a closely related discipline.

This position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level. For experienced candidates, rank will be commensurate with experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary: $105,000 - $110,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI’s includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.