Thermal Sciences and Energy Conversion Professor

2 days ago


Lincoln, Nebraska, United States University of Nebraska-Lincoln Full time
Job Description

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering 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.

Research Focus

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.

Teaching and Service

We seek innovative and inspirational scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

Department and University

The Department of Mechanical and 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.

Research Facilities

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, the Holland Computing Center, and the Nebraska Nanoengineering Research Core Facility.

Collaborations

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.

EO/AA Employer

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.



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