Faculty Position Available in Computational Mechanics at UNC Charlotte

 
 
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at UNC-Charlotte is currently seeking candidates for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position in the general area of solid mechanics with a strong background in computational methods and materials science. A Ph.D. in solid mechanics or a closely related field is required. 

Candidates with a strong research experience in nanomechanics and computational materials science are especially encouraged to apply. It is expected that the successful candidate will actively seek external funding and develop a strong research program. In addition, the candidate must be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

UNC Charlotte is a research university in the University of North Carolina system and has four campuses. The main campus sits on 950 wooded acres with approximately 75 buildings just 8 miles from Uptown Charlotte. It offers 18 doctoral, 62 master's, and 90 bachelor's degree programs through 9 colleges. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (MEES) claims over 850 of the nearly 3,000 students in the William States Lee College of Engineering and is affiliated with five research centers in Precision Metrology, Energy Production, Biomedical Engineering, Optoelectronics, and Motorsports.

The anticipated start date is August 2011. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu position #4424. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Qualified candidates are requested to attach the following documents with their electronic submission: a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and full contact information for at least 3 references. Finalists will be asked to forward official transcripts and other supportive materials as requested by the search committee. For inquiries, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Harish Cherukuri, at hcheruku@uncc.edu.

UNC Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer. In addition, UNC Charlotte welcomes all persons without regard to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. Applicants are subject to Criminal Background Check.