Position Description

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle, invites outstanding faculty candidates to apply for a full-time, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor tenure-track position. This position is on a 9-month service period with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2025.

This position focuses on advancing the research excellence in quantum information science and technology (QIST) at the University of Washington. The research areas for this position are defined very broadly, and for this position in Mechanical Engineering, there is a particular emphasis on the following areas: quantum control, machine learning to optimize QIST systems, quantum machine learning, quantum optomechanics, and quantum mechanical/acoustic systems.

The UW Mechanical Engineering Department has achieved national and international prominence in many research areas at the forefront of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, such as advance composite materials physics and manufacturing, additive and advanced manufacturing techniques, biomechanics and biomedical engineering sciences, physics-based machine learning and artificial intelligence modeling and controls, energy storage and electrification, renewable energy, robotics, fluid mechanics and turbulence. This position will be expected to strengthen key areas and open new subfields with high promise at the national level or in collaboration with local industry.

The ME Department at the University of Washington is in a significant and sustained growth period and seeks to build on existing strengths while expanding its impact. This position will be expected to conduct research in any area of quantum information science and technology (QIST)."

This position will be expected to conduct world-class research and to innovate in quantum-enabled technologies; to leverage the ME Department's and the University's competitive advantage in QIST to help launch multidisciplinary research efforts; to develop a high- impact research program with national and international recognition and impact. This position will be expected to support the department's commitment to inclusion, engage in excellent communication, and fully engage audiences in higher education from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, excellence in research, as clearly identified by a record of publication in archival journals and presentations at top international conferences, regardless of the specific area of sub-specialization.

The University of Washington, located in Seattle, Washington, the heart of the high-tech Pacific Northwest, is one of the world's leading universities, ranking No. 6 in Best Global Universities in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings). The College of Engineering and the ME Department foster a highly collegial and collaborative culture. Applications from women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans are strongly encouraged. We are committed to creating innovative and high-quality research and teaching programs that contribute to a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

The Mechanical Engineering department's research and teaching portfolio covers all aspects of the broad field of mechanical engineering. The department currently has 39 full-time tenured, tenure track, research, and teaching faculty, 700 undergraduates, 250 master's students, 150 PhD students and 30 postdoctoral researchers and continues to grow. More information about the ME department is available at http://www.me.washington.edu.

The base salary range for this position will be $11,111-$17,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or related discipline by the date of appointment.

Candidates for an Associate Professor or Professor position must have created an internationally recognized extramurally funded research program.

Instructions

Applicants should submit: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statements of research plans and educational experience and philosophy, 4) a statement of how they have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusion at their previous institutions and how they plan to contribute to the UW's efforts and goals to make the scientific and educational community more diverse, equitable and inclusive, 5) names and contact information for at least three references, and 6) copies of their three most significant publications.

Review of applications will begin Jan 10, 2025 with applications accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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