THE
DEPARTMENT
OF
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
(http://www.eng.fsu.edu/me) at the Florida State and Florida A&M Universities’ College
of Engineering (jointly administered by both) in conjunction with the Center for
Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) of Florida State University, invites applications for a
tenure track faculty position in thermal science. Areas of interest include but are not
limited to: energy efficient buildings, thermal management of power electronics and
power systems, applied superconductivity/applied cryogenics, and energy harvesting. The
opening is at the Assistant Professor level although exceptional candidates will be
considered for higher level appointments.
The position is a tenure track academic faculty line within the Florida State University. A
Ph.D. in engineering or related field is required; applications from minorities and women
are strongly encouraged.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach mechanical engineering courses at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, and conduct high quality sponsored research. With
Florida State University, excellent opportunities exist for collaboration with a number of
centers of excellence including: CAPS (http://www.caps.fsu.edu/), the National High
Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL, http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/) and the affiliated
Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC), the Florida Center for Advanced AeroPropulsion (FCAAP, http://www.fcaap.com/), and the Aerospace, Mechatronics and
Energy Center (AME, http://ame.fsu.edu/).
Applications should include: 1) formal letter of interest, 2) complete resume/curriculum
vitae, 3) statement of research and teaching plans consistent with the missions of CAPS
and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and 4) names and contact information
for at least three references. Submit applications to:
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Mechanical Engineering
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Room A229, 2525 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, FL 32310, USA
mefacsearch@eng.fsu.edu
Applications will be accepted until the position is closed but must be received by
December 15, 2014 to be assured of being considered.
Florida State and Florida A&M Universities are equal opportunity/access, affirmative
action employers.