Assistant Professor 214515
About the role
The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Areas of emphasis include applied mechanics and mechanics of materials; machine learning, artificial intelligence, digital-twin modeling, biomechanics, and thermal system modeling; robotics, control, and unmanned/autonomous systems; advanced manufacturing; aerospace materials, structures, propulsion and power, and aerospace sustainment. The school hosts over 1,600 students, 41 faculty members, and offers ABET‑accredited degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Research is supported by facilities such as the Advanced Technology Research Center, EXCELSIOR, the Helmerich Research Center (Tulsa), and the dedicated 80‑acre Unmanned Systems Flight Station, with annual research expenditures near $300K per tenured/tenure‑track faculty member.
Responsibilities
- Build an internationally recognized, externally funded research program.
- Contribute strongly to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- Mentor students.
- Perform professional service.
Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in a field closely aligned with mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Research expertise in a rapidly developing area of mechanical or aerospace engineering with strong potential for securing competitive extramural funding.