The University of Texas at El Paso · 3 months ago
Open Rank in Mechanical Engineering (3 Positions)
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveThe University of Texas at El Paso is seeking applicants for multiple tenure-track and tenured positions in Mechanical Engineering within their Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. The roles focus on advanced manufacturing, energy-related applications, and fostering collaborations across various academic and research units, emphasizing innovative research in energy storage systems and design.
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Responsibilities
Develop research programs that advance the fundamental understanding of energy storage systems
Foster novel fabrication strategies addressing high-performance multifunctional energy storage platforms
Perform globally recognized, cutting-edge research in the material-processes qualification field
Advance impactful research and educational efforts in the area of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning based advanced manufacturing
Build and expand collaborations across UTEP's academic and research units
Qualification
Required
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field with a strong background in both fundamental and applied research
Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, design, and materials processing for energy applications
Strong potential for securing external funding
Proven record of publishing impactful work in peer review Journals
Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring
Strong potential and commitment to interdisciplinary leadership
Commitment to grow interdisciplinary collaborations with national laboratories, department of defense, industry, and academic partners
Demonstrated expertise and leadership in advanced manufacturing including design, qualification materials/processes, and manufacturing simulation for applications in defense, space, extreme environments, and national security
Demonstrated international and national recognition as leader scholar in the field
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding to support research projects
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Strong international collaborations and interdisciplinary research
Demonstrated working experience with national and federal laboratories, academia, and industry
Demonstrated experience mentoring PhD students and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits
Company
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso.
Founded in 1913
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.8MKey Investors
Google.orgNational Cancer InstituteU.S. Department of Education
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-04-06Grant· $1M
2022-09-13Grant· $0.55M
Leadership Team
Guadalupe V.
Senior Assoc. Vice President for Business Affairs/Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CGFM
Mark McGurk
CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs, CPA, CGFM
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