University of Houston · 2 months ago
Research Assistant Professor - Homogenization, Metamaterials, Fractional Calculus, and Flexoelectricity
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Houston is seeking a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor to join Professor Pradeep Sharma’s lab. The role involves leading research initiatives, mentoring students, and contributing to funded projects in the areas of homogenization, metamaterials, fractional calculus, and flexoelectricity.
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Responsibilities
Leading independent and collaborative research
Publishing in top journals
Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Contributing to externally funded projects
Qualification
Required
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
Strong research experience in homogenization, metamaterials, fractional calculus, and flexoelectricity
Prior post-doctoral experience
Demonstrated expertise in mathematical modeling or computational mechanics
Ability to work across disciplines
Responsibilities include leading independent and collaborative research, publishing in top journals, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to externally funded projects
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates
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Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
Founded in 1927
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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