Propulsion & Plasma Research Assistant Professor

Colorado State University; United States; Sur place; USD 134 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colorado State University seeks an Assistant Professor to develop an internationally recognized research program focused on in-space propulsion and plasma devices. You will advise students, publish, and secure external funding while serving CSU’s mission through research and service.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with propulsion/plasma emphasis; a strong publication record; teaching ability; and experience securing external funding as PI/Co‑PI.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field with propulsion/plasma emphasis.
• Evidence of research productivity or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly program (publications, grants).
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• At least three years of professional research beyond master's in electric propulsion testing and plasma diagnostics.
• Record of peer‑reviewed publications in propulsion/plasma fields, including first‑author work.
• Demonstrated success securing external research funding as PI/Co‑PI from federal agencies or industry.

Responsabilités

• Conduct and publish research; pursue external funding and contribute to scholarly advancement.
• Provide service to department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
• Collaborate with companies to secure contracts and conduct testing.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; train daily research activities.
• Advise or co‑advise and graduate multiple PhD students per year.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, deliverables, and sponsor reporting for sponsored projects.

Connaissances

Research productivity

Teaching effectiveness

Mentoring

Grant acquisition

Industry collaboration

Formation

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Description du poste

Colorado State University seeks an Assistant Professor to develop an internationally recognized research program focused on in-space propulsion and plasma devices. You will advise students, publish, and secure external funding while serving CSU’s mission through research and service.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with propulsion/plasma emphasis; a strong publication record; teaching ability; and experience securing external funding as PI/Co‑PI.