Assistant Professor, AI-Driven Aerospace & MDO

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in multidisciplinary design and optimization (MDO), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. We seek candidates advancing AI-driven MDO for complex engineering systems, with emphasis on aerospace applications and data-driven approaches.

The successful candidate will build a high-impact research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering, applied mathematics, or related field by appointment time.
• Demonstrated potential for an independent and impactful research program.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Establish a high-impact, externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the department and collaborate across engineering areas.

Skills

Independent research

Teaching and mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in engineering, applied mathematics, or related field

Job description

UC Irvine’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in multidisciplinary design and optimization (MDO), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. We seek candidates advancing AI-driven MDO for complex engineering systems, with emphasis on aerospace applications and data-driven approaches.

The successful candidate will build a high-impact research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and