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Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-track Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Space Technologies

Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TNtodayverified 5 h ago

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Build an externally funded research program in space technologies and teach core mechanical engineering courses.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Affiliation with the newly established Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth, with space manufacturing among named research areas.

Might not be for you. Search centers on space systems, propulsion, and controls; materials work is only peripheral.

Deep specialist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Publishes regularlyRoom for your own research

Adjacent materials roleOpen-rank ME faculty search; areas include "space manufacturing" and department strengths in "materials, and manufacturing"

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

Role details

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University invites applications for an open-rank, tenured/tenure-track faculty position to begin in Fall 2027. We are seeking outstanding candidates in mechanical engineering systems for space applications. Examples include, but are not limited to space vehicles design, thermal management in space, space manufacturing, aerospace propulsion, dynamics and control of space systems. This position will also be affiliated with the newly established Vanderbilt Insitute for Innovations Beyond Earth (VIIBE).

The successful candidate’s expertise should complement and strengthen existing departmental research in dynamics and control, robotics, thermofluid sciences, materials, and manufacturing. Candidates should have a strong theoretical foundation and a clear vision for applying fundamental mechanical engineering principles to space technologies. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program and to pursue excellence in both scholarship and teaching. They should be capable of teaching one or more core mechanical engineering courses and contributing to the expansion of graduate-level offerings.

Applicants with expertise in either experimental or computational research are encouraged to apply. Experience with the application of AI and machine-learning tools in research, and the incorporation of these technologies into teaching, will be considered a significant advantage.

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Does Vanderbilt University sponsor H-1B visas?

Vanderbilt University has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-track Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Space Technologies role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-track Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Space Technologies role at Vanderbilt University based?

This role is based in Nashville, TN.

What degree is required for the Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-track Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Space Technologies role at Vanderbilt University?

This role requires a PhD.