Assistant Professor in Engineering Mechanics and Materials

Assistant Professor in Engineering Mechanics and Materials (Position #004608) – We seek applicants who work at the frontier of their field towards enhancing the sustainability of the built and natural environments. We welcome applicants from all areas of engineering mechanics and materials that could complement existing research expertise within the department and the university. Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to computational solid mechanics, snow/ice mechanics, smart materials, mechanics of materials to support clean energy production and environmental remediation, and novel applications of machine learning in computational mechanics.  Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in civil engineering or a related field, have the ability to pursue an independent program of research and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries, and a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate mentoring including teaching courses in mechanics, materials and structural engineering.

The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.  The University is especially interested in candidates who can support a culture of excellence at UVM, as articulated in Amplifying Our Impact, that is diverse and inclusive as envisioned in Our Common Ground.

 The University of Vermont, established in 1791, is a comprehensive high-research university with a current enrollment of 12,000 undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. UVM’s 2,385 full and part-time faculty generated $277 million dollars in research funding in 2019. UVM’s senior leadership is committed to continued research growth, and the university has recently invested heavily in research infrastructure including a new STEM building and a high-performance computing center. The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, often rated as the best small city in America for quality of life, featuring year-round outdoor recreation and cultural events. Greater Burlington has a population of approximately 150,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on Lake Champlain, bordered by the Adirondack and Green Mountains.  The City of Burlington is one of the most environmentally progressive cities in the nation, with 100% of residential energy from renewable sources. Burlington was named the #2 “great place to live in America” by Kiplinger’s and Vermont was ranked the “Healthiest State in the USA” in 2019 by the United Health Foundation.

Application materials (4 documents) must be submitted online at http://www.uvmjobs.com, for posting numbers:  (1) cover letter with names and contact information for at least three references including at least one who can comment on teaching and mentoring abilities; (2) current curriculum vitae identifying specific areas of expertise; and statements of: (3) research interests and teaching interests; and (4) diversity impact. must . Inquiries for position number Position #004608 may be addressed to Professor Eric Hernandez at eric.hernandez@uvm.edu.