The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah (https://mech.utah.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of computational solid mechanics with an anticipated start date in Fall 2025. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong background in computational solid mechanics with a focus on areas such as multi-scale methods, uncertainty quantification, inverse problems, or modeling extreme environments through novel applications of high-performance computing using methods such as GPU acceleration or advanced numerical methods that leverage machine learning (ML) or artificial intelligence (AI). Exceptional candidates will be considered at the level of associate or full professor.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise within these (or related) areas. Specifically, candidates who develop new computational mechanics algorithms will be prioritized over those who rely solely on existing numerical tools, such as commercial software or conventional machine learning methods for surrogate modeling. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the university, leveraging the University of Utah’s state-of-the-art high-performance computing resources, such as the Center for High-Performance Computing (CHPC). Collaboration opportunities also exist with the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute and other departments, fostering a rich environment for innovative research.
Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of high-quality research as evidenced by scholarly publications and must exhibit strong potential (junior faculty) or an established record (senior faculty) of securing extramural funding with highly regarded scholarly publications.
Candidates are expected to teach core undergraduate and graduate solid mechanics courses and develop new courses that support the mechanical engineering graduate program. Applicants are expected to have an earned Ph.D. or Sc.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
The University of Utah, a member of the Association of American Universities, is a research-focused institution that is home to more than 35,000 students, world-class faculty and researchers, a medical campus, and many start-up companies. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, fueled by the State of Utah’s Engineering Initiative, and currently houses more than 40 tenure-line faculty members, over 1,000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students (140 Ph.D. students).
The University of Utah campus is situated in Salt Lake City (SLC), a growing, increasingly diverse, metropolitan city with a population of 1M nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The greater SLC valley is an important economic hub of the Mountain West and is home to many large technology and Fortune 500 companies. SLC residents enjoy a highly accessible and walkable downtown with vibrant restaurants, sports, nightlife, and cultural events. SLC residents enjoy easy access to national parks (8 within a few hours’ drive), world-class skiing/snowboarding (7 resorts within 1 hour), hiking, fishing, biking, and rafting/kayaking. In addition, faculty members enjoy free access to public transportation and the convenience of an international airport located only 15 minutes from campus.
All applications received by November 15th, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/170625 and should include: (1) a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and relevance to this search, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) research statement (2 pages), (4) teaching statement (2 pages), and (5) contact information of three to five academic references.
