Louisiana State University
(LSU) in Baton Rouge invites applications and
nominations for two tenure-track faculty positions in the
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) to
complement its strategic research application areas
of Manufacturing/Materials and Energy in Mechanical
Engineering.
Appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor
level in Mechanical Engineering, though applicants with exceptional
qualifications may be considered at other ranks. Research
expectations include the ability to work independently, and to
pursue interdisciplinary collaborations, both within and outside
LSU, sustain an innovative, nationally recognized, and externally
funded research program, and growing relationships with industry.
Teaching expectations include a commitment to effective instruction
and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and
supervision of student research.
Job Responsibilities:
50% Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
and associated service in support of the educational mission and
reputation of the unit.
50% Research in mechanical engineering areas,
especially in the general application areas
of Manufacturing/Materials or Energy, resulting in
scholarship published in archival journals and research
grant/contract solicitation to support it, along with associated
service in support of the research mission and reputation of the
unit.
About the Department
LSU is the Flagship University of the State of
Louisiana and its main campus is in the vibrant city of Baton
Rouge, offering many cultural and recreational opportunities and
high-quality housing. The MIE Department is the largest one in the
College of Engineering and provides leadership to several research
centers, including (1) The Louisiana Materials Design Alliance
(LAMDA), a $20M, 5-yr cooperative agreement funded by the National
Science Foundation (NSF) in 2020 focusing on materials (metals,
polymers and composites) and manufacturing process design for
additive manufacturing using a model-make-measure paradigm enabled
by machine-learning technologies and data science, (2) The
Cooperative for Innovation in Structural Integrity Assurance
(CISIA) focusing on industry-university collaborative R&D, and
(3) The National Center for Advanced Manufacturing (NCAM), a unique
partnership between the State of Louisiana and NASA emphasizing
large-scale manufacturing. Associated research efforts leverage the
Center for Computation and Technology (CCT) with formidable
high-performance computing capability and relevant scientific
research ecosystem, and the Center for Advanced Microstructures and
Devices (CAMD), the only University-run synchrotron facility in the
USA.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace, or
Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline, with a Ph.D. in
Engineering or related scientific field (ABD candidates will be
considered so long as degree requirements are met prior to the hire
date); at least four years of experience, including graduate study;
experience in any area of mechanical engineering, especially as
related to the general application areas
of Manufacturing/Materials or Energy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in any area of mechanical engineering
especially as related to the general application areas
of Manufacturing/Materials or Energy including but not
limited to: modern computational mechanics including
multi-scale modeling & simulation;
additive manufacturing/materials innovation including
structural integrity and/or robotics/automation aspects;
fundamental and applied research in energy and related energy
production environments. Within these areas, experience with modern
approaches involving machine learning and data science is highly
desired.
Special Instructions:
Applications should be submitted via the LSU
Career Site.
Please attach the following as one single PDF to your online
application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy
statement, research plan statement and three professional
references including name, title, phone number and e-mail
address.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application
(if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to
hire. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory
pre-employment background check.
The review of applications will begin on December 15,
2020 and will continue until the positions are
filled. The expected start date for these positions is August 2021.
Salary will be competitive based on qualifications. Campus
interviews will be conducted in Baton Rouge, LA prior to an offer
being extended.
LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal
opportunity / equal access employer.
