Assistant Professor - Electric Propulsion & Plasma Innovation

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Hybride; USD 134 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colorado State University seeks an Assistant Research Professor to lead an internationally recognized program in in-space propulsion and plasma devices, advising students and contributing to CSU’s mission through research and service.

The role emphasizes securing external funding, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, and mentoring PhD and Master’s students while advancing vacuum diagnostic capabilities and industry collaborations. Hybrid/on-site Fort Collins position.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field, with a research emphasis on electric propulsion or plasma engineering.
• Evidence of research productivity or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly program (e.g., publications, presentations, grant activity).
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• At least three years of professional research experience beyond the master's degree in electric propulsion testing and plasma diagnostics, including hands-on operation of high-vacuum test facilities.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in electric propulsion or plasma physics, including first-author journal articles and conference papers.
• Demonstrated success securing external research funding as PI or Co-PI from federal agencies and/or industry sponsors.
• Experience managing sponsored research projects, including budgets, expenditures, deliverables, and sponsor reporting.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in experimental research.

Responsabilités

• Conduct and publish research, pursue external funding, and contribute to scholarly advancement in propulsion and plasma-based systems.
• Mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise PhD/Master projects.
• Collaborate with industry partners to secure testing/services contracts and conduct device testing.

Connaissances

Research productivity

Teaching capability

Mentoring students

Grant activity

Project management

Formation

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Outils

Langmuir probes

LIF/TALIF diagnostics

Thomson scattering

Description du poste

Colorado State University seeks an Assistant Research Professor to lead an internationally recognized program in in-space propulsion and plasma devices, advising students and contributing to CSU’s mission through research and service.

The role emphasizes securing external funding, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, and mentoring PhD and Master’s students while advancing vacuum diagnostic capabilities and industry collaborations. Hybrid/on-site Fort Collins position.