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Assistant Professor - Aerospace Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE1w ago

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Build an externally funded research program and aerospace curriculum emphasis in a mechanical and materials engineering department.

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Why it is interesting. Shape a new aerospace emphasis with access to the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience core facilities

Might not be for you. Research area is open mechanical engineering with an aerospace curriculum focus, not materials-specific

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Adjacent materials roleDepartment of Mechanical & Materials Engineering; open research area 'any area related to mechanical engineering'; builds aerospace emphasis areas

Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: PhD
Industry: Aerospace
Role: Academic / Postdoc

Role details

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See: Notice of NondiscriminationWorking Title:

Assistant Professor - Aerospace EngineeringDepartment

Mechanical & Materials Engineering-1067Requisition Number:

F_260105Posting Open Date:

10/02/2026Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

01/04/2027Open Until Filled YesDescription of Work:

The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (https://engineering.unl.edu/mme) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program in any area related to mechanical engineering or a closely related field and contribute to developing aerospace engineering emphasis areas for both undergraduate and graduate students to complement the mechanical engineering degree program. We seek innovative and inspirational scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (MME) consists of approximately 30 tenured/tenure-track faculty, over 900 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students. Recent investments in the College of Engineering include a new ~$80M research building and a new $120M teaching and learning building. UNL supports an outstanding system of central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computation capabilities within the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (ncmn.unl.edu), the Nebraska Nanoengineering Research Core Facility (engineering.unl.edu/nercf), and the Holland Computing Center (hcc.unl.edu).

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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

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Ph.D. or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
Record of strong scholarly achievement.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
Potential to establish a strong externally funded research program.
Candidates will have the expertise to contribute to mechanical engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with particular focus on strengthening curriculum related to aerospace engineering.Preferred Qualifications:

Integration of AI/ML into research and educational programs will be viewed favorably.Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NECriminal History Background Check Required:

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

Cover letter.
Curriculum vitae.
Research statement.
Teaching statement.
A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to the COE Complete Engineer® Program.
Names and contact information for three to five professional references with full names and contact information.

Please Combine All Statements (items 3, 4, And 5) Into a Single Document And Attach As “Other Document.”For Questions Or Accommodations Related To This Position Contact

Jae Sung Park

Search Committee Chair

[email protected] Category (old):

Faculty Tenure/Tenure LeadingJob Type

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

NoPlanned Hire Date

08/16/2027Organizational Location:

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