Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Science jobs in United States
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University of Rhode Island · 8 hours ago

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Science

positionKingston, RI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

The University of Rhode Island is nationally recognized for its energy initiatives, including significant contributions to renewable energy and energy storage. They are seeking an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems to establish a recognized research program and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Responsibilities

Establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program in Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems
Teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including thermodynamics
Work with diverse groups/populations
Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills

Qualification

Thermal SciencesEnergy SystemsComputational ModelingExperimental ModelingTeaching ExperiencePublicationsDiversity AwarenessOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field at the time of appointment
Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including thermodynamics
Demonstrated record or potential for scholarly achievement evidenced by publications, presentations, or awards in areas related to thermal sciences and energy
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills

Preferred

Strong expertise augmented by recognized scholarly contributions in Thermal Sciences and Energy
Demonstrated track record in computational and experimental modeling of energy systems
Ability to teach courses in at least one of the following subjects: environmental fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, wave dynamics, or energy topics in addition to developing courses in their area of expertise
Publications in professional journals commensurate with experience
Ability to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff

Company

University of Rhode Island

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University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
dateFounded in 1892
location
Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.uri.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$71.07M
Key Investors
The Champlin FoundationNational Science FoundationRI Life Science Hub
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.03M

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David M. Dooley
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