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Industrial Engineering - Research Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII) is seeking highly qualified research faculty candidates at any rank in the areas of industrial and systems engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary collaboration focused on building construction to improve affordability, productivity, energy efficiency, and resilience.

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Responsibilities

Develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program with interdisciplinary connections across the CRI network at UT and ORNL

Contribute building and construction expertise to collaborative studies on the transition of the building construction industry

Interface with UT-ORII programs to support the UT-ORII Buildings CRI's mission and goals

Build partnerships and collaborations through the Office of Research Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED), Institute for Energy and Environment (IEE) gateway, Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, the Tickle College of Engineering, the School of Architecture, the UT Institute of Agriculture, and current and future partners

Collaborate with designated UT departments and researchers, as well as ORNL researchers, to address current and future affordability, productivity, energy efficiency, and resilience requirements for buildings

Conduct research, preparing and submitting proposals, supporting existing research projects, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldCollaborative research experienceResearch funding experienceHuman-Computer InteractionIndustrial EngineeringConstruction ManagementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

PhD or terminal degree in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a related field

A track record of publishing and seeking funding

Collaborative research experience in areas supporting UT-ORII's Buildings CRI mission. Demonstrated research track record supporting the candidate's potential to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program aligned with UT-ORII's mission and goals

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

This position requires the ability to obtain a site-access badge for Oak Ridge National Laboratory

The candidate must be eligible for initial clearance at Oak Ridge National Laboratory