Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Missouri (MU)

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with a strong background in Solid Mechanics. The successful candidate will complement our Department's current expertise by establishing an externally funded research program and growing strategic synergistic collaborations across the Department and the University. Exceptional applicants could be considered for higher rank appointments. Applicants should have research expertise in one or more of the following: • Solid mechanics and structural mechanics • AI/ML for mechanics and constitutive modeling • Multiscale and Multiphysics modeling • Data-driven experimental mechanics and digital twins • Extreme environment deformation and failure • Bio-inspired and biological material mechanics • Mechanics of metamaterials and architected materials • Mechanics for Energy, Manufacturing, and Emerging Technologies The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the instruction of core and elective courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Successful applicants will be evaluated on: • Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline; • demonstrated ability or strong potential to establish externally funded research programs in the stated areas. A new UG degree program in aerospace engineering is being launched in 2027. Candidates with research and/or teaching experience that integrate solid mechanics with aerospace engineering, such as structural mechanics, structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, and adaptive structures, are encouraged to apply.

Apply using the online system (http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/). Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching goals, two-three representative research papers. Finalists will complete reference checks.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

Mizzou’s John J. Boswell Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) stands at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth, uniquely positioned within Mizzou Engineering’s ambitious goals and trajectory as reflected in its strategic plan. Mizzou Engineering, supported by the Mizzou Forward initiative, is currently expanding its tenure-track faculty to grow research over the next several years. The MAE department is poised to serve a key role in advancing these goals through the department's position within the university’s major initiatives, including the Center for Energy Innovation, our Research Reactor (MURR), the NextGen Precision Health Initiative, and Materials Science & Engineering Institute. The hired candidate could have a rare opportunity to establish a robust research program, build dynamic partnerships, and embrace the department’s potential as a vital contributor to Mizzou’s next decade of innovation, groundbreaking research, and growth. Furthermore, as one of the college’s largest departments, MAE anchors engineering enrollment and stands poised to strengthen its standing through the launch of a new B.S. in Aerospace and a recent addition of Mechatronics Engineering to the department’s portfolio.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.