Assistant Professor position in robotics and cyber-physical systems at Boston University

Open faculty position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in conjunction with the Division of Systems Engineering, invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2015 in the area of Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems. The ME department is multi-disciplinary with strong expertise in systems and control, nanotechnology, materials characterization, fluid dynamics, modeling, and acoustics. In addition to robotics, application areas of interest include health, energy and sustainability, and manufacturing. The department and the division are further strengthened by their affiliations with the Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE) and the Division of Materials Science and Engineering. Both the Department and the College of Engineering are implementing ambitious ten-year plans, in line with Boston University's commitment as a top tier research university engaged in substantial growth in the coming years.

Interested candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field of engineering or applied science, and should be able to show strong potential for attracting external research funding. The applicant should be able to contribute to the graduate and undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and the graduate programs in Systems Engineering. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

For additional information, please go to: http://www.bu.edu/me

To apply, please go to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4701

Application deadline is December 31, 2014; however, review of applications will begin immediately so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Boston University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.