Engineering a world of possibilities
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Assistant Professor in Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing
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 their impact on electrochemical 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.
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.
ABOUT MINES AND GOLDEN, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size. That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.
Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.
And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
More information can be found at www.mines.edu.
