Assistant or Associate Professor - Emerging Systems and Technologies for Translational Health

About the role

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Emerging Systems and Technologies for Translational Health. The role focuses on engineering approaches to human health at the intersection of computational modeling, artificial intelligence/machine learning, sensing, controls, mechanics, materials, robotics, and translational medical technologies. The successful candidate will complement existing department strengths in materials, mechanics, manufacturing, thermal sciences, controls, robotics and autonomy, aerospace systems, energy systems, computational engineering, and data-enabled modeling, while expanding research and educational activities in translational health engineering and emerging biosystems and technologies. UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university in Houston, offering a collaborative environment with strong opportunities for interdisciplinary research, clinical and industry partnerships, and translation of engineering innovations to real-world health applications.

Responsibilities

• Establish a nationally recognized and externally funded research program.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education through effective teaching.
• Build interdisciplinary collaborations across MAE and with Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and