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We invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, jointly appointed by the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS) at Northwestern University. We seek candidates who will lead pioneering research in manufacturing systems, building on core competencies in IEMS. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to statistical machine learning and AI, stochastic/sequential/dynamic/adaptive decision making, supply chain management, data-driven decision science, sensor networks, multi-team systems, uncertainty quantification for quality/reliability, autonomous manufacturing systems, etc. Applicants should hold an earned PhD or be near completion of their doctoral studies with demonstrated research potential in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

The hire will have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration via broad research initiatives and centers at Northwestern, including examples such as Northwestern Initiative for Manufacturing Science and Innovation (NIMSI), NSF Engineering Research Center HAMMER (Hybrid Advanced Manufacturing: Moving from Evolution to Revolution), Optimization and Statistical Learning (OSL), and Center for Deep Learning (CDL).

Application instructions: Candidates are requested to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, statement of diversity (addressing potential contributions to enhancing diversity, equity, and/or inclusion), and the names and contact information for three to five references. In the cover letter, candidates should summarize their qualifications in both developing fundamental statistical machine learning, AI, and decision sciences methods, as well as in advancing new frontiers of manufacturing systems. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, all materials including reference letters should be received by November 15, 2024. Application materials must be submitted via the web interface at https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjIyNA==.

Compensation: The expected base pay range for this position is $133,000–$145,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding will also be provided.  Summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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Questions: mecareers@northwestern.edu