Assistant Professor - Thermal Energy Sciences
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Working Title:

Assistant Professor - Thermal Energy Sciences

Department:

Mechanical & Materials Engineering-1067

Requisition Number:

F_240148

Posting Open Date:

10/02/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

11/30/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (https://engineering.unl.edu/mme/) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in thermal sciences and energy conversion. The successful candidate is expected to develop a world-renowned research program in emerging areas, such as micro/nanoscale and multiscale thermal transport, two-phase flow, thermal management, energy conversion and storage, thermal issues in additive manufacturing, or other areas that contribute to the fundamental understanding and applications of thermal transport. The usage of AI/machine learning in the emerging areas listed above is considered a strength. We seek innovative and inspirational scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.
The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering consists of approximately 32 tenured/tenure-track faculty, over 700 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. Recent investments in the College of Engineering include a new $80M research building and a new $120M teaching and learning building. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln supports an outstanding system of central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computation capabilities within the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (https://ncmn.unl.edu/), the Holland Computing Center (https://hcc.unl.edu/), and the Nebraska Nanoengineering Research Core Facility (https://engineering.unl.edu/nercf/). Opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI), the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, the Center for Electro-Optics and Functionalized Surfaces, the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior, the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory, the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, Innovation Campus, and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• A record of strong scholarly achievement.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
• The potential to establish a strong externally funded research program.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

Criminal History Background Check Required:

No

How to Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Research and teaching statements.
4. A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/).
5. Names and contact information for three professional references

Please combine all statements (items 3 and 4) into a single document and attach as "Other Document."For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Sangjin Ryu
Search Committee Chair
sangjin.ryu@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type:

9 Month

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Planned Hire Date:

08/18/2025

Organizational Location:

Default Location

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