Assistant Professor, College of Engineering

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus is seeking a faculty member in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to lead a funded research program in aerospace systems. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate students, supervise postdoctoral researchers, and engage in university and external collaborations.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field by May 2027, demonstrate research productivity, and show leadership in interdisciplinary teams. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field to be received by May 2027.
• Evidence of research productivity and potential to secure external funding.
• Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Independent, proactive, with strong project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and supervise research.
• Participate in service to the university and external research community.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in aerospace/mechanical engineering by May 2027

Job description

Department:

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

We seek candidates whose research focuses on coupledmultiphysicsbehavior relevant to design and analysis of advanced aerospace systems. Areas of particular interest include extreme-environment structures, fluid-thermal-structural interactions, thermal-structural-material interactions, hypersonic systems, advanced propulsion systems, additive manufacturing for aerospace structures, large-scalemultiphysicstest environments,multiphysicsdiagnostics, and computational or experimental methods for characterizing and predicting structural response in severe operating conditions. Candidates whose research integrates applied artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and related data-driven approaches for extracting physical mechanisms, accelerating modeling and simulation, advancing diagnostics, or fusing multimodal andmultifidelityexperimental and computational data are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant is expected to establish a vibrant research program, including the ability to attract significant Federal funding and industrial partnerships that complement the existing capabilities of the Aerospace Research Centerat Ohio State and expands MAE departmental strengths in aerospace structures.

Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of this work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Performance Objectives

• Develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized and externally funded research program in their technical fields.
• Teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise student and postdoctoral research.
• Participate in service to the university (internal) and the non-university (external) research community.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related engineering or science discipline (to be received by May 2027)
• Evidence of research productivity and potential to secure external funding
• Research potential for scholarly impact, innovation, and collaboration
• Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with desire and ability to work constructively, and collegially with external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently: proactive self-starter with strong project leadership skills
• Evidence of innovative thinking with a willingness to share ideas and continuously learn.

Desired

• Evidence of leadership and ability for collaboration in an academic environment and potential to be a conscientious university community member.
• Experience or training in mentoring and teaching.
• Ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with both external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams.
• Evidence of independent and proactive operation with strong project leadership skills.
• Demonstrated efforts in research, teaching, and/or outreach and engagement that reflect OhioState’sShared Values

Additional Information

The final offer for this position will bedeterminedbased on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.Salary and start-up packages are negotiated by the department chair and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you acomprehensive benefits package.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.