Faculty Positions Announcement

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, seeks candidates for multiple full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty positions. We will consider all candidates who have strong backgrounds in fundamental disciplines relevant to mechanical engineering. We are also particularly interested in candidates in the following thematic areas:

1. Automotive Engineering: Experimental research focus including advanced combustion, hybrid/electric powertrains and other vehicle systems that reduce environmental impacts. This position is open to candidates of all ranks, including senior-level appointments.
2. Mechatronics, Biorobotics and Biomechanics for Rehabilitation: Biomechanical principles, design, and engineering of robotic and assistive devices for rehabilitation of persons recovering from injury, disease, or disability. This position is part of a university- wide interdisciplinary cluster in Rehabilitation Robotics http://rehabrobotics.umich.edu/. It is open to candidates of all ranks, including senior-level appointments.
3. Energy: This is a College of Engineering level search for a DTE Energy Endowed Chair position. The position is open to any engineering discipline, and the applications will be handled by the College DTE Chair Search Committee. Please refer to the following links for information and application: Position Announcement / Job Posting on umjobs.org

The DTE Energy Endowed Chair applicants should directly apply to the College DTE Chair Search Committee via the links listed above. All other applicants must submit electronically at https://me-web2.engin.umich.edu/fsv2/candidate/, in PDF format (1) a detailed resume, (2) a statement of research and teaching interests, (3) up to three representative publications, and (4) the names and contact information of at least three referees.

Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related field. We seek candidates who will provide inspiration and leadership in research and will contribute proactively to teaching and to the diversity of the academic community. For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply now and certainly before January 5, 2012 as applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt.

The College of Engineering is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Underrepresented minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory / affirmative action employer and is responsive to the needs of dual career families.

More information about the Department can be found at: http://me.engin.umich.edu/.