Senior Software Engineer I, (Discovery)

SHPE Houston; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Department of Mechanical Engineering in Ann Arbor invites outstanding scholars for open tenure-track positions across all subdisciplines. We seek candidates who will establish collaborative research programs and contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related field. The department emphasizes leadership, impact in research, teaching, and service, and inclusion across the university community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related field is required.
• Evidence of scholarly impact and potential for leadership in research, teaching and service.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and to contributing to the department and university goals.

Responsibilities

• Tenure-track faculty positions across all mechanical engineering subdisciplines.
• Develop collaborative research programs and lead undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Contribute to the department's goals and provide leadership in research and service.

Skills

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Faculty

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), University of Michigan (U-M), Ann Arbor, seeks outstanding scholars to apply for open tenure-track positions in all mechanical engineering subdisciplines. Areas of particular interest include design, solid mechanics, mechanics of materials, automotive engineering, fuel sciences, and biosystems, along with artificial intelligence applied in these areas. We are especially interested in individuals who are committed to developing collaborative research programs across the university and enthusiastic about undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related field. We seek strong scholars who will provide inspiration, leadership, and impact in research, teaching, and service and contribute to the goals of the University and Department.

Employment will require a criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. If an institutional reference check is necessary, candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is responsive to the needs of dual career families. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The U-M Mechanical Engineering Department is the home of 60 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 15 research faculty, over 700 graduate students (over 280 Ph.D. students) and 1,000 undergraduate students. The U-M ME Department is well known for its strengths in major mechanical engineering core disciplines as well as in interdisciplinary and emerging areas. The Department is consistently ranked among the top nationwide and worldwide by various ranking systems, such as the QS World rankings, the US News and World Report, and the National Research Council Ph.D. Program evaluation. More information about the Department can be found at: http://me.engin.umich.edu/ .

The University of Michigan has a long and distinguished history.It was founded in 1817, twenty years before the territory became a state, and was one of the first public universities in the nation. Throughout its nearly 200-year history, it has maintained the highest levels of education, scholarship, and research. Ann Arbor, a vibrant mid-sized city known for its sprawling greenery and exposed-brick facades, its array of enticing eateries and historic theaters, and, of course, Michigan Football, is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the nation.

The U-M campus is also less than a thirty-minute drive from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, a hub for major airlines like Delta, Air Canada, Air France, and American Airlines with over 400 flights to and from Europe, East Asia, and every corner of the United States every day. From Ann Arbor, the Michigan Flyer and D2A2 are offer accessible bus services that connect the U-M Ann Arbor campus with DTW and offerings of downtown Detroit, like the Detroit Riverwalk, the Detroit Institute of Art, Corktown, Eastern Market and a vibrant musical and arts community.

Net Salary per month

$4,768

Cost of Living Index

69 /100

Median Apartment Rent in City Center

(1-3 Bedroom)

$2,055-$3,868

Safety Index

72 /100

Utilities

Basic

(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)

$100-$380

High-Speed Internet

$60-$100

Transportation

Gasoline

(1 liter)

$1.05

Taxi Ride

$1.55

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