Assistant Professor, Soft Materials & Innovation

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

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.