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Penn State University · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Research Professor, SHINElab within the Department of Architectural Engineering

Penn State University Park

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Penn State University is inviting applications for an Assistant Research Professor position within the SHINElab, focusing on building system research and data-driven methods. The successful candidate will contribute to developing sustainable and resilient building solutions while mentoring graduate students and collaborating across disciplines.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Building system laboratory testing – including the design, setup, and execution of experimental studies involving building performance and control systems

Coding and AI/machine learning strategy development – with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate data-driven or AI-based strategies

Graduate student mentorship – providing technical and professional guidance to graduate research assistants while fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment

Leading research on emerging technologies, publishing and presenting research findings, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to proposal development and reporting to project sponsors

Serving as a member of the SHINElab leadership team

Qualification

Building system researchAI/machine learningGraduate student mentorshipData-driven methodsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Expertise and experience in building system laboratory testing – including the design, setup, and execution of experimental studies involving building performance and control systems

Expertise and experience in coding and AI/machine learning strategy development – with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate data-driven or AI-based strategies

Graduate student mentorship – providing technical and professional guidance to graduate research assistants while fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills