Assistant Professor in Fluid Mechanics Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (HSEAS) seeks applicants for an appointment at the level of tenure-track assistant professor in the field of fluid mechanics. The ideal candidate will have high expertise in fluid mechanics and will also have a demonstrated commitment to significant and innovative applications in engineering.

The position requires a Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field, the ability to develop a leading research program, and enthusiasm for teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in engineering. Successful candidates will work with HSEAS faculty to develop a curriculum for our ABET-accredited engineering program.

Harvard University is committed to increasing its investment in engineering, as exemplified by the recent creation of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, construction of new teaching and research facilities and recruitment of new faculty members. HSEAS benefits from outstanding undergraduate and graduate students and a collaborative research environment without departmental boundaries.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research plans, copies of three publications, and names and contact information for at least three references. These documents should be submitted as a single pdf attachment to fluidmechsearch@seas.harvard.edu.

We encourage applications before 31 December 2010, but will continue to review new applications until the positions are filled. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates are strongly encouraged.