Assistant Research Professor

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is looking for a Research Assistant Professor to join their Mechanical Engineering department. This role will focus on advancing research projects in collaboration with the Army Futures Command, addressing data challenges, and contributing to grant applications. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a passion for research and collaboration. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research while benefiting from a supportive and inclusive environment that values equity and diversity. If you are ready to make a difference in the academic community, this position is for you.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan match

Remote and flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Exceptional medical plans

Fertility assistance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on research projects and manage project databases.
• Author publications and contribute to grant applications.
• Perform diagnostics and maintenance of experimental systems.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Research Publication

Collaboration

Thin-Film Deposition

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Tools

Experimental Systems

Project Databases

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Assistant Research Professor

Apply now Job no: 504982
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Engineering

Job Summary

We are seeking a Research Assistant Professor position in the department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Drexel University. The new faculty member will support the Army Futures Command and DEVCOM to further ramp up research project deliverables in advance of a program pivot towards a federal Program Objective Memorandum (POM) to support agency needs.

Essential Functions

• Work with others in group and collaborators at other institutions to address data and analysis challenges and opportunities associated with new ferroic materials and their properties, manage project databases, and interpret results.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigator to use project findings to raise the visibility of the research and to disseminate findings.
• Author/co-author publications and presentations for academic audiences, funding agencies, and the general public.
• Contribute to grant applications related to these projects and others.
• Serve as a core member of the Mesoscale Materials Lab and collaborate with other lab project teams, which include faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants.
• Carry out thin-film deposition and analysis of epitaxial thin film materials.
• Design test structures and basic devices, and perform testing and analysis.
• Perform routine diagnostics and maintenance of experimental systems, and interact with OEMs to identify remedies, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Apr 21 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 21 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members.