Space Structures & In-Space Manufacturing — Tenure-Track

Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in space structures and manufacturing, effective August 2027.

The candidate will build a robust scholarly portfolio in spacecraft structures, in-space manufacturing, and space systems engineering. We seek candidates with a strong record of research, teaching, and mentoring, who can contribute to Space@VT and VT MADE initiatives and collaborate across

Qualificações

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field by appointment time.
• Demonstrated scholarly research record with publications, conferences or externally funded work.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines and mentoring students.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students; contribute to curriculum development.

Conhecimentos

Space structures

In-space manufacturing

Additive manufacturing

Collaborative research

Formação académica

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Ferramentas

High-performance computing

Experimental facilities

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in space structures and manufacturing, effective August 2027.

The candidate will build a robust scholarly portfolio in spacecraft structures, in-space manufacturing, and space systems engineering. We seek candidates with a strong record of research, teaching, and mentoring, who can contribute to Space@VT and VT MADE initiatives and collaborate across