ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Environmental Engineering Sciences

Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & the Environment (ESSIE), Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, University of Florida

About the role

The department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty position in any area of Environmental Engineering (air, ecological engineering, sustainable materials management, and water). We seek innovative and motivated candidates committed to advancing research and education in these critical areas and linking engineering solutions to pressing societal needs.

We anticipate the successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor, but candidates at all ranks will be considered. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence both academic research and real-world applications at a leading public research university.

The field of environmental engineering is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the integration of multidisciplinary approaches and the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and intelligent automation. The ideal candidate will help shape the future of the field through the integration of emerging technologies and the development of high-impact, scalable, and sustainable engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust research program, with particular interest in:
  • Environmental change and adaptation
  • Design challenges for a future with minimal pollution
  • Creation of efficient, healthy, and resilient towns and cities
• Apply advanced technologies such as AI, remote sensing, data analytics, and robotics to environmental engineering problems
• Supervise graduate student research
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Actively participate in departmental service activities
• Build strong collaborations with regional and national institutions, as well as industry partners to support exploration, prototyping, and testing of cutting-edge technologies and practices

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral experience by the time of appointment (preferred)

About the University

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. UF is home to HiPerGator, the fastest AI supercomputer in higher education, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is undergoing a major expansion in faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. In Fall 2023, UF opened Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000-square-foot facility that serves as the hub for AI.

The University and College count among its greatest strengths a community of faculty, students, and staff having diverse perspectives who support a culture of respect and dignity where learning and research thrive. UF is committed to equal education, opportunity, and access.