Senior Faculty Position in Aerospace Engineering
PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (225 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Lead and expand Columbia's Aerospace Engineering research and education programs as a tenured, chaired full professor.
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Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Chance to shape a newly expanding aerospace program at a flexible, school-level strategic appointment
Might not be for you. Senior-only search requiring established leadership; materials is just one of many named areas
Adjacent materials roleAerospace Engineering full professor search; areas of emphasis include "materials and structures" among space systems, propulsion, autonomy
H-1B filings
Columbia University filed 46 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist, Assistant Professor. Median filed pay: $79K a year.
Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.
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- Staff/Principal
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- On-site
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- Full-time
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- PhD
- Industry
- Aerospace
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- Academic / Postdoc
Role details
Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) invites applications for a tenured, chaired, full professor position in Aerospace Engineering. This is a senior faculty leadership role representing SEAS’ strategic commitment to expanding research and education programs in Aerospace Engineering. We seek an exceptional scholar and leader with established expertise in aerospace engineering. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to: space systems, materials and structures, computation, sensing, communications, space-based computing and networking, fluid dynamics, propulsion and sustainable aviation, autonomy and AI.
Aerospace systems of interest range from spacecraft and satellites to commercial transportation, EVTOLS, drones, and novel flight systems. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments, excellent teaching credentials, and translation of fundamental research to real-world impact through collaborations with government agencies and industry. Candidates should also have demonstrated leadership capabilities for guiding the development and expansion of Aerospace Engineering programs and faculty within the school. This position is intentionally structured to maximize flexibility and attract an exceptional candidate.
The appointment will be in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, with departmental affiliation(s) determined in consultation with the candidate.
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