Associate Professor- Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (Energy)

Position overview

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an independent, internationally competitive research program that produces high-impact publications and patents.
• Attract external research funding, supervise graduate students, and contribute to departmental research themes and university priorities.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students, mentor students, and develop courses in emerging areas of sustainable and renewable energy.
• Contribute to professional and institutional service, including curriculum development, accreditation, and outreach.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited, reputable university.
• Strong record of high-impact publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate potential to secure competitive research funding; Associate Professor candidates should have a proven funding track record.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentorship.

Preferred expertise

• Expertise in renewable and sustainable energy or energy conversion is preferred.
• Relevant areas may include solar, wind, or hybrid energy systems; fuel cells, batteries, or thermal management; and sustainable power generation and storage.
• Research integrating dynamics, control, or optimization into energy systems is preferred, including renewable grids, microgrids, energy-conversion device dynamics, or AI-enabled control for sustainable infrastructure.

University support

• The university describes state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, start-up support, centralized research cores, internal funding opportunities, and collaboration with industry and government partners.
• The position offers a tax-free salary and benefits including health insurance and educational subsidies for dependents.

Application materials

• Submit a detailed CV with publications and funded projects, a research statement of 2–3 pages, a teaching statement, and contact information for at least two professional references.