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Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Mechanical and Materials Design. The position will begin in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. Applicants are sought with a strong background and track record at the intersection of AI and mechanical engineering subfields including generative design, advanced materials, and solid mechanics.  Application areas include, but are not limited to, design of advanced materials and structures, AI-based materials discovery and design, and materials informatics. 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has 27 faculty members, with undergraduate and graduate enrollments of approximately 450 and 130 students, respectively. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Watson College are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional information about the Mechanical Engineering Department at Binghamton University can be found online at: http://www.binghamton.edu/me/

Requirements:

Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. The candidate will be expected to develop a research program capable of securing competitive external research funding. Candidates must also have a potential for quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in mechanical engineering.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply using the university's applicant tracking system, Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183794

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research plans, (4) a statement of teaching interests, and (5) a list of at least three professional references. Applications received by January 20, 2025, will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until appointments have been made.

The State University of New York and Binghamton University are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Watson College is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Historically underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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