Professor, Thermal-Fluid Sciences — Research Leadership

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Thermal-Fluid Sciences, beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with research expertise in areas such as electronic thermal management, bioheat transfer, propulsion and hypersonics, nuclear power thermal management, new metrologies, and AI/ML in thermal sciences.

The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program, collaborate across

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by start date.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to develop an externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop externally funded research program.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Publish research results in scholarly outlets.
• Direct graduate students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in department and profession service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Auburn University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Thermal-Fluid Sciences, beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with research expertise in areas such as electronic thermal management, bioheat transfer, propulsion and hypersonics, nuclear power thermal management, new metrologies, and AI/ML in thermal sciences.

The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program, collaborate across