The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for two Presidential Frontier Faculty positions at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured early Associate Professor, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidates, with appointments beginning in Fall 2025. The Presidential Frontier Faculty program at UH is a university-wide, integrated, interdisciplinary faculty hiring initiative designed to address pressing federal priorities and societal challenges.
We seek outstanding individuals with demonstrated expertise or research potential in
- space robotics,
- intelligent and autonomous space systems,
- space structures,
- aerospace materials, or
- in-space manufacturing.
Successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong, nationally recognized, and externally funded research program and teach aerospace engineering-related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have a strong track record of scholarship, a creative vision for future research, a commitment to engineering education, and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates must hold a PhD in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a closely related field at the time of employment.
For more information, please, visit https://www.me.uh.edu/announcement