Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering - Mechanics of Materials

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of computational or experimental mechanics, with a focus on the fatigue and fracture and their impact on the performance of electrochemical energy storage and conversion materials. We seek candidates with expertise in multiscale and multiphysics computational modeling or experiments, chemo-elastoplastic mechanics, scale-bridging techniques, and/or the application of machine learning to enhance and guide physics-based computations and experiments.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the department's teaching mission by offering courses such as Mechanics of Materials, Advanced Mechanics, Continuum Mechanics, Nonlinear Materials Behavior, and potentially others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a robust, externally funded research program in the areas of fatigue and fracture and theirimpact onelectrochemical energy storage and conversion materials.

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the Solid Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing curriculum.

• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on research projects across the department and university.

• Contribute to service roles within the department, university, and broader academic community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Mechanical Engineeringor Materials Scienceby thestart date of employment.

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research in the areas of fatigue and fracture of electrochemical andenergystorage materials.

• Passion for teachingand curriculum developmentwith a commitment to learning and implementing best practices in STEM pedagogy at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Commitment to implement best practices in diversity, inclusion, and accessibility to create environments where all can succeed.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Researchexpertiseinone or moreof the following areas:multiscale andmultiphysicscomputational modeling or experiments, chemo-elastoplastic mechanics, scale-bridging techniques, and/or the application of machine learning to enhance and guide physics-based computations and experiments.

• Experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

• Priorexperiencewithsecuring external funding for research programs.

• Experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is focused on education and both basic and applied research that addresses problems of national interest in the areas of thermal-fluid systems, systems/operations engineering, advanced manufacturing, biomechanics, robotics and automation, and solid mechanics and materials. Our undergraduate enrollment in Mechanical Engineering is 2,086, with approximately 22% women and 17.7% underrepresented students. We pride ourselves on a strong project-based spine of undergraduate courses that apply theoretical knowledge and engineering skills in classroom activities and team projects. The ME Department currently has 29 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 16 teaching faculty, 4 professors of practice, and 6 research faculty. We maintain a high-quality, well-funded (R1 status) research program (~$12M in annual research awards) with strong participation from students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Approximately 161 graduate students (24.8% women, 12.4% underrepresented) study within a broad research portfolio. Major specialty programs for undergraduate and graduate students include robotics, automotive engineering, biomechanics, aerospace engineering, energy systems and systems engineering/operations research. More information can be found at mechanical.mines.edu.

The application must include:

• a curriculum vitae

• a statement of research (up to 3 pages)

• a statement of teaching (up to 3 pages)

• a statement of contributions to diversity and inclusion(up to 3 pages)

• a cover letter expressing interest in the position with names and contact information for at least 3 references.

Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to high quality, hands-on and project-based learning. Candidates should cover their in-person and hands-on teaching pedagogy experiences.

Contributions to DE &I: Candidates should submit a one-page statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion. Mines is committed to diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and diversity - for more information visit https://www.mines.edu/diversity/.The diversity and inclusion statement should describe your past experience and proposed activities to advance diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and diversity at Mines.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact hr@mines.edu.

Please contact search committee chair, Prof. Mohsen Asle Zaeem, zaeem@mines.edu with questions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Background check is required for this position. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny@mines.eduwith any application questions.

Accommodations - It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion at Mines. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

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