Opportunities

USC AME Senior Faculty Positions

The University of Southern California invites applications for multiple tenured positions at the Associate Professor or full Professor rank in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Candidates must have demonstrated research excellence with external funding and sustained commitment to the discipline. An earned doctorate in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, is required. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a chaired professorship.

While applicants from all research fields will be considered, priority will be given to those whose research aligns with one or more of the following affinity areas: (i) Computational Science and Engineering; (ii) Sustainability and Computing; and/or (iii) Computational Medicine and Health.

For more details and application instructions for this position, see https://ame.usc.edu/facultypositions/.

Teaching Faculty in CAD, Thermal & Fluids

University of Louisiana Lafayette Mechanical Engineering is looking for recent Doctoral Graduates and/or Post Docs that need a transition year in AY 2026-2027. We need an instructor that could be considered a “First Year Specialists” to help us to cover three sections of our introduction to Mechanical Engineering course and perhaps a section of Graphics and CAD. We are also looking for Thermal/Fluids folks in the same stage of transition to help us cover two sections of Heat Transfer and a section of Thermo II and perhaps a section of Thermal Systems Laboratory. An energy person in the thermal/fluid realm may also be directed to cover a senior elective is solar energy in lieu of another course if expertise so warrants. Service activity will also be expected, as well as capstone design team mentoring if appropriate.

We anticipate a full time line for a Freshman Engineering Specialist on the Professional Teaching Track in AY 27-28 or AY 28-29 so this temporary opportunity is likely an experience lever. We also anticipate up to four tenure track positions in these same coming years to be hired for clusters, one or more broadly in energy. Properly executed, these gap year(s) positions can be used to bolster a curriculum vita by joining research activity in the department and college or by completing any personal ongoing work.

If interested, please send Prof. Alan A Barhorst (alan.barhorst@louisiana.edu) a short letter of interest and career particulars as appropriate and your curriculum vita. Start date will be August 1, 2026. We will conduct phone interviews in the middle days of May 2026.

Asst./Assoc./Full Professors in ME

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks, beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing new courses in their area of expertise, developing an externally funded research program, recruiting and advising graduate and undergraduate students and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. Participation in the senior design course and some outreach activities are also expected. To receive full consideration for this position, please apply by November 25, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

We are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds in

• Vehicle Systems with emphasis on areas such as electric vehicles, connected vehicles, intelligence in vehicles including autonomous functions, vehicle communications, vehicle sensors, haptics/human interface, engine/motor/battery/powertrain monitoring, data collection, building data sets appropriate for neural network training, mechatronics applications in vehicle systems.
• Aerospace Engineering, particularly, Intelligent and Autonomous Systems for Aerial and/or Space Vehicles, Flight Dynamics and Control, Electric Propulsion, and AI/ML-driven Design Optimization of Advanced Aerostructures.
• Other cutting-edge research areas supporting the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department and College of Engineering.

More information and an application link can be found at at: https://fa-eygi-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/25174/.

PhD Research—Simulating Heat Transfer in Turbulent Flows

A PhD position is available in Davide Modesti‘s group at the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI).

The position is part of the HEATFORCE project (FIS2), which focuses on heat transfer in turbulent flows with temperature-dependent fluid properties. The research will rely on direct numerical simulations to investigate how variable properties affect wall friction and heat transfer, in both smooth and rough configurations, and across different fluids (air, water, molten salts, liquid metals).

The position is fully funded for four years within the PhD program in Mathematics in Natural, Social and Life Sciences at GSSI, with additional support (housing or rent contribution, meal vouchers, HPC access). The PhD researcher will run large-scale simulations, analyse high-fidelity data, and present results at international conferences.

Start date: 1 November 2026
Deadline: 15 May 2026 (15:00)
Apply here: applications.gssi.it/phd

Feel free to contact Dr. Davide Modesti for informal questions.

Teaching Position in ME

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks applicants for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Mechanical Engineering with an expected start date of August 24, 2026. The department is especially interested in candidates with expertise in dynamical systems and other broad areas in ME. For additional details and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/85236.

Assistant Professor of Practice

The Department of Applied Engineering (AppE) in the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a non-tenure-track, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice position in Aerospace Engineering, with emphasis on structural design, testing, simulation, vibration, composite materials, and/or propulsion. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026, or earlier in the spring 2026 semester (flexible).

For additional details and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/179696.

Teaching and Tenure-Track Positions in ME

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for two teaching faculty positions and a new tenure-track position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science.

Two Teaching Assistant Professors
Candidates should have demonstrated expertise and teaching experience in one or more of the following or related areas:

• Mechatronics and robotics,
• Design-build and project-based courses,
• Computer-aided and AI-enabled design,
• Mechanics and thermofluids.

Review of applications will begin February 23, 2026.

Assistant/Associate Professor position is no longer available.

Assistant Proofessor and Instructor

The Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, and Technology Department (MMET) at Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) in Klamath Falls has an opening at the Assistant Professor level. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated expertise in Mechanical Design and Design Analysis, CAD/CAM/CAE, and Mechanical System/Numerical Analysis. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7223.

Instructor position no longer available.

For both positions, review of applications begins Janurary 30, 2026.

Assistant Professor in AE—Space Systems

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor-Space Systems Engineering to begin August 17, 2025. Specific concentrations of interest related to space systems includem but are not limited to, space vehicle design, launch vehicle design, orbital mechanics, small satellite design and operations, human spaceflight, on orbit manufacturing, space communications, space propulsion, and spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control.

For more information and application instructions, go to https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/lb/en-us/job/552614/assistant-professor-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering-space-systems-engineering. Review of applications is to begin on January 20, 2026. Position will remain open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Assistan Professor in AE or ME

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Batten College of Engineering & Technology, Old Dominion University, is looking for candidates with expertise in high-speed flow, aerothermodynamic modeling, gas-surface thermochemical interactions, propulsion, and plasma physics related to hypersonic flight. We also encourage applications from individuals with aerospace engineering backgrounds that will complement and strengthen our department’s existing capabilities. To apply and join our team, please visit: https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24673.

Various ME Faculty Positions ME, All Ranks

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications from highly qualified individuals for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in mechanical engineering with a focus on sensing, controls, and/or robotics. Appointments are available at any rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. To be competitive for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor, candidates must have a strong track record of research funding and be nationally recognized for their scholarship. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, demonstrate strong potential or record in conducting leading-edge research and publishing high-quality scholarly work, and be qualified to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Department.

Candidates whose research falls in the broad areas of sensing, controls, and robotics will be considered. Areas such as simulation and machine learning, human-machine and human-robot interaction, and soft robotics are of particular interest to the department. Preference will be given to candidates whose research can effectively leverage existing strengths at UAB such as biomedical engineering; materials engineering; neuroscience and neuroengineering; rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and physical therapy; and other areas of biomedical research and medical practice. Interested candidates should apply online at: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/26667.

Various ME Faculty Positions at MIT

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA seeks candidates for faculty positions starting July 1, 2026, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. We seek candidates who will provide excellence and leadership in research, make substantial contributions to undergraduate and graduate education, and contribute to the growth of the MechE community. The search is for candidates to be hired at the assistant professor level; however, under special circumstances an untenured associate professor or senior faculty appointment is possible, commensurate with experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research accomplishments and proposed work lies in one or more of the following areas.

• Controls, Instrumentation, and Robotics: Nonlinear control systems; learning and control of physical systems; bioinspired robotics; therapeutic/assistive robotics and human neuro-motor control; contact robotics and human-robot physical interaction; foundational theory of robotics; physics-informed robot learning; mechatronics.
• Manufacturing: Process design and development; production equipment and automation; manufacturing systems; digital manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing; semiconductor manufacturing; biomanufacturing.
• Ocean Science and Engineering: AI-based ship design and shipbuilding; computational/experimental hydrodynamics; autonomy, intelligence and sensing for marine systems; ocean acoustics; marine power systems; ocean resources and sustainability.

For more information and to apply, visit https://meche.mit.edu/faculty-positions.

Multiple T/TT ME Faculty Positions

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is looking to expand our tenure-track faculty cohort over the next few years. Our department is now one of the largest in the region, and is ranked 9th globally in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering (QS 2025). We are building on this position with a clear 4×2 research framework and a significantly expanded education portfolio.

We welcome strong candidates who are excited to help shape the future of mechanical engineering at the intersection of:
4 Verticals

• Advanced manufacturing
• Robotics & Machine Intelligence
• Thermal & energy systems
• Decarbonization, resilience & circular economy

2 Horizontals

• Smart & functional materials
• Computational engineering

We are particularly keen on colleagues who can 1)lead or co-lead research groups and large-scale projects, 2)work across disciplines within the College of Design & Engineering (CDE) and the wider NUS, and 3)engage industry and government on real-world problems in Singapore and the region.

We have tenure-track openings at all ranks (Assistant / Associate / Full Professor) and will be hiring ~5 tenure-track faculty every year for the foreseeable future to build a sustainable and vibrant faculty cohort.

For more information & application: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/me/about-us/careers/multiple-positions-acad/.

2 Assistant Professor Positions in ME

Rochester Institute of Technology’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor: one in solid mechanics and materials science, and one in systems and controls. Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose work aligns with one or more of the following areas: advanced manufacturing, energy and environment, and micro-nano-scale systems, devices, and materials.

For more information and to apply visit https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#home, and search for keywords 9899BR for the solid mechanics and materials position, and 9900BR for the systems and controls position. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 21, 2025.

For additional questions, contact Dr. Qian Xue (qxxeme@rit.edu).

T/TT ME Faculty Position

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Wayne State University invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position. We expect to make the appointment at the Assistant Professor level, but will consider exceptional senior-level candidates with a strong track record. We are looking for applicants with a concentration in one of the following areas:

1. Advanced materials and manufacturing encompassing the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning in design and manufacturing, materials informatics and big data design, smart manufacturing, characterization and processing of materials, scalable and adaptable manufacturing processes.
2. Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) technology, advanced propulsion technologies, including electric and hybrid systems, unmanned systems flight dynamics, control and autonomy, energy storage solutions to increase range and efficiency for electric VTOL aircraft.

The anticipated starting date of employment is August 18, 2026. For more information and an application link, go to https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/2995?c=waynetalent&sq=req2995. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Postdoc—Interfacial Fluid Mechanics

An opening for an experimental postdoc position at the Institute for Nano- and Microfluidics at TU Darmstadt/Germany is anticipated in early 2026. The group at TU Darmstadt studies fundamental transport processes on small scales, using a combination of experimental, numerical and theoretical approaches. The advertised position will focus on the structure and dynamics of liquid-liquid interfaces under electric fields, where a broad spectrum of experimental techniques such as high-speed imaging, fluorescence microscopy, and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy will be employed. A close collaboration with experts on modeling and simulation is foreseen. Interested candidates should get in touch using the contact information displayed below.

Professor Steffen Hardt
Institute for Nano- and Microfluidics
TU Darmstadt, Germany
Email: hardt@nmf.tu-darmstadt.de .

2 New ME Faculty

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in Fall 2026. We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research lies within a core area of mechanical engineering—including but not limited to dynamics and control, robotics, thermofluid sciences, materials, and manufacturing. More information is available at https://apply.interfolio.com/174735.

The department also invites applications and nominations for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position to begin in the fall of 2026. This position is part of our commitment to establishing an interdisciplinary Energy Cluster aimed at addressing grand societal and scientific challenges. Areas of particular focus include, but are not limited to:

• Synthesis of energy materials,
• Theoretical understanding through first-principles calculations and AI,
• Novel energy conversion, storage and transport techniques, or
• Intelligent materials-based energy systems.

Candidates who can contribute to the interdisciplinary strength of the Energy Cluster—or those with novel applications of emerging technologies related to energy materials—are highly encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/174777.

Several Open Rank Positions in ME or AE

The DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING in the Edward J. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for multiple faculty positions beginning in the Fall of 2026. The areas of interest include (1) hypersonic propulsion and high-speed flows, (2) general aerospace engineering, (3) systems engineering, or (4) related emerging areas. This search is for all ranks of faculty, i.e. Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor.

TTU’s job posting at https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637#jobDetails=899873_5637 has additional information and an application link. Applications should be completed by January 5, 2026. Further questions may be addressed to the search committee chairman, Professor Gordon Christopher, gordon.christopher@ttu.edu.

Faculty Positions (Space Technology)

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks. We seek faculty members who commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and will develop impactful, productive and novel research programs recognized by the international community. Candidates will be expected to complement existing research areas in the Department and across campus and to assume a leadership position in aerospace-related research.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise related to space technology with a particular emphasis on the design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and deployment of structural systems specifically intended for use beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Candidates with either a modeling, computational, and/or experimental focus are encouraged to apply. Exceptional candidates with a strong connection with other aspects of our strategic research areas related to space technology will also be considered. More information about our department can be found at https://aero.engin.umich.edu.

The chair of the search committee is Prof. Ben Jorns (bjorns@umich.edu).

2 Assistant Professor Positions in ME

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University has two tenure-track assistant professor openings starting on August 15, 2026.

• System design and smart manufacturing with a focus on data-driven methodologies using machine learning and artificial intelligence. The candidate should be able to teach and develop courses in AI/Design/Smart manufacturing related subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more information and to apply, see https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/36354.
• Robotics, with a focus on mechanical design, materials, autonomy, AI, and control systems. For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/36269.

These positions remain open until filled.

3 Faculty Positions

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science:

• SPX Distinguished Scholar/Professor and Director of BATT CAVE. A senior-level position to lead BATT CAVE — the North Carolina Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center. The center focuses on the advancement of battery technology and autonomous vehicles and maintains strong partnerships with Toyota, Duke Energy, Honeywell, Celgard, Albemarle, ATOM, and other industry leaders in the battery and electrification ecosystem. For more information on the Director of BATT CAVE position, go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64791.
• Assistant Professor in Batteries and Energy Storage. A tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on batteries and energy storage. Candidates are expected to have a strong research focus in electrochemistry or battery engineering, including specializations in materials characterization, system safety, battery manufacturing, and/or recycling. the posting for this position is https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64711.

Assistant Professor in ME (Manufacturing & AI)

Angelo State University has an open tenure-track position in Mechanical Engineering wtih a focus on manufacturing and AI. The department currently hosts a BSME and BSCE program and is in the process of developing an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering program.

The teaching responsibilities will encompass both lecture and laboratory settings, covering topics such advanced manufacturing, computational design methods for metal additive manufacturing, robotics and automation in manufacturing, and AI and machine learning applications in manufacturing. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded scholarly research program.

For more information and to apply for this job, see https://employment.angelo.edu/postings/7245.

Assistant/Associate Professor, ME

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) at The University of Toledo invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Materials, beginning Fall 2026. Research focus areas may include, but are
not limited to:

• Glass sustainability and decarbonization, leveraging the Northwest Ohio Innovation Hub.
• Ceramics, bio ceramics and biomaterials, and nanomaterials.
• Advanced composites, polymers, and lightweight structures for EV and aerospace applications.
• Integration of machine learning, AI, and digital twin approaches into materials discovery and lifecycle management.

For more information and link to apply, see https://careers.utoledo.edu/en-us/job/499909/assistantassociate-professor-mime-department-college-of-engineering. Applications received by December 5, 2025 will be given priority. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Duane Hixon, duane.hixon@utoledo.edu.

2 Assistant Professors in AE, ME

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. The department is seeking candidates that complement our current capabilities in mechanics of materials, advanced manufacturing, automation and controls, fluid dynamics and reacting flows, or aerodynamics. Candidates applying computational methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning toward research in these fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates with significant academic records may be considered for a position at the associate professor level.

Application materials (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, address, email address and phone numbers) for at least three references, separate statements of research plans and teaching interests. These documents should be sent via email to: maesearch@uah.edu. Please refer to log number: 26-27-283 for the position related to automation and controls,
robotics, or aerodynamics; 26-27-284 for the position related to mechanics of materials, advanced manufacturing, or fluid dynamics and reacting flows. Additional information can be found at https://www.uah.edu/hr/careers/faculty-careers.

2 Assistant Professors in ME

The Mechanical Engineering Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for assistant professor (tenure track) beginning in July 2026. We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and wildfire science. A key aspect of this position is that the faculty member will actively collaborate the SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC, https://www.sjsu.edu/wildfire/, a National Science Foundation, Industry-University Cooperative Research Center). For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.sjsu.edu/sj/en-us/job/552002?lApplicationSubSourceID=.

The ME department also invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank in the area of manufacturing and automation. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in contemporary manufacturing and automation areas, including but not limited to digital twins, flexible and hybrid electronics, next generation microelectronics packaging, additive manufacturing, sustainable materials, and AI integration in manufacturing. Further details and application information is available at https://jobs.sjsu.edu/sj/en-us/job/552004?lApplicationSubSourceID=.

Application deadline for both jobs is 1/15/2026. Anticipated start date for both is 7/20/26.

Instructor

We have an opening for someone to teach our junior/senior level Compressible Flow class at Havey Mudd College in the spring. The class would be 15-20 students who loved their junior level fluid mechanics class and are very excited for this one. While we would be happy to share materials from previous course offerings, the instructor would not be constrained by them. Compressible (and incompressible) aerodynamics and propulsion are previous directions the course has taken.

In addition to people with significant teaching experience, we would also be able to hire a senior PhD student.

If interested, contact Lori Bassman, Associate Chair of Engineering at Harvey Mudd.

Instructor in Aerospace Engineering

Trine University has an opening for an instructor in aerospace engineering. Essential duties and responsibilities include instructing aerospace, aeronautical and mechanical engineering courses (e.g. Applied Aero, Aero Lab, Gas Turbines, Rocket Propulsion, Aircraft Stability and Controls, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics), advising students regarding academic issues, working with the Indiana Space Grant Consortium, serving the department, school, and university in the form of committee work and as needed, and engaging in ongoing professional development activities.

For more details about the job and to apply, go to https://www.trine.edu/human-resources/careers/instructor-mechanical-engineering-aerospace.aspx.

Three Faculty Positions in Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to invite applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in aerospace engineering and a tenure/tenure-track Associate/Full Professor for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program starting Fall 2025. The department will consider applications in the general area of aerospace engineering, including but not limited to aircraft and spacecraft design, structural dynamics and aerodynamics, air mobility, directed energy (multiscale modelling and simulation), robotics and autonomy for space and aerial domains, GNC, and mission design. Still, applicants outside these areas are also encouraged to apply. Also, those hired at the Professor level will be given the title Regents’ Distinguished Research Professor, and those hired at the Associate Professor level will be given that title upon promotion to the rank of Professor.

Here is the link to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Job Posting: https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=4156B7965319D371936E3FE17943543F;jsessionid=17D3D63300058796716678D6A232CEAE?JOBID=193332. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor in AE and Several ME Positions

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The field of aerospace engineering is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the commercialization and utilization of space, and growth in advanced air mobility and sustainable aviation. We seek candidates that hold promise for leading this transformation. An emphasis will be placed on applicants that have a clear vision about how they will contribute to emerging areas of aerospace engineering.

For further details and to apply, see https://apply.interfolio.com/174156. Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and will continue until an appropriate candidate is identified. For questions, email Prof. Noel Clemens, the Faculty Search Committee Chair, at clemens@mail.utexas.edu.

The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applicants for multiple tenure-track positions. Although candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor are preferred, applications from senior candidates will also be considered for the Advanced Manufacturing search. Candidates with expertise in the following research areas are of the most interest to the Department. (Candidates should view these areas of emphasis in the broadest sense in determining whether they match their research skills and interests.):

• Nuclear Engineering with an emphasis on nuclear materials
  and nuclear robotics.
• Thermal-Fluid Science & Engineering.Two positions areavailable in the following areas: (1) fluid mechanics and thermal sciences, with applications to electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical components for information, energy, and biomedical technologies, and (2) experimental thermal-fluid science and engineering with particular interest in applications for power and propulsion systems.
• Advanced Manufacturing, with an emphasis on systems and processes including (but not limited to) smart manufacturing, multi-material manufacturing, and multi-scale manufacturing for functional devices.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/173175. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 10, 2025.

Assistant Professor, Teaching, in AE

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California Merced invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching in Aerospace Engineering with potential security of employment (parallel to tenure track). This position will have responsibilities to coordinate and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in all areas of Aerospace Engineering with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

For further details and to apply, see the official job posting at https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01999. The review date is Monday, Sep 15, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Applications will continue to be accepted until Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Open Rank Faculty Positions in ME

The International Center for Applied Mechanics at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT-ICAM) has several open rank positions in ME available. HIT-ICAM is looking for applicants with expertise in Solid Mechanics, Smart and Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Dynamics and Control, Fluid Mechanics, etc. ICAM is a platform for international exchanges and collaborations in applied mechanics.

For more information, see the position announcement, https://icam.hit.edu.cn/15925/list.htm. For questions or to apply, contact the center’s secretary, Yingying Zhu, at hit-icam@hit.edu.cn. Knowledge of Chinese is not required, but is a plus.

TT Positions in Thermal-Fluids and Other Areas

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University an opening for a tenure-track faculty member in thermal-fluids science. We invite applications from outstanding candidates with expertise in all areas of thermal-fluids science including but not limited to, renewable and sustainable energy, biomedical engineering, and advanced manufacturing applications. The integration of artificial intelligence into research plans is a plus. The appointment begins in August 2024.

More information and a link for application submission are available in the posting, https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/27653.

Multiple Positions in 5 Research Areas

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas now has five research thrusts of state and national significance including advanced manufacturing; energy science and technology; health innovations; semiconductor science and technology; and transportation science and engineering. Located in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, the Jonsson School is positioned to lead. Open positions are available at all ranks. The Department of Mechanical Engineering anticipates 2-3 positions from this search.

For additional information on the research thrusts and to apply, visit https://pulsar.utdallas.edu/career-landing-page/.

Honda Performance Development–CFD

Honda Performance Development (Honda Racing), located in Santa Clarita, CA, has an opening for a CFD position in their Aerodynamics Group.

The job duties involve using Ansys CFD tools to calculate aerodynamics and cooling performance of Honda racing cars and working with the Design Dept. on vehicle geometry preparation and supporting development work in the Wind Tunnel. (Cf. Description of CFD work in the other HPD announcement located below.)

This is a contract employment for duration of 12 months, with a follow-up possibility of transfer to a permanent associate position with Honda.

For further information, contact
HPD Contact: Dr. Ante Soda, Tel: (661) 414-4389 E-mail: asoda@hra.com

DOD–SMART Scholarship

Learn more about the SMART Scholarship Program

As a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense offers the Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program. SMART is a competitive offering open to undergraduate or graduate students in (most) STEM programs who are citizens of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or the UK. Scholarships include full tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, a books & supplies allowance, and a health insurance allowance. Applicants select a DoD facility or agency where they would prefer to work. Recipients are obligated to participate in summer internship programs and accept DoD employment after graduation.

The application period for scholarships beginning in 2026 opens August 01, 2025, and runs through December 5, 2025.

For more information about the SMART Scholarship Program and to apply, go to https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart.