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  The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for Associate Research Scientist positions in the area of magnetically confined plasma research.  The successful candidate will advance research in magnetically confined plasmas and support the broader goals of the Columbia Fusion Research Center. In the tokamak area, the candidate may conduct research on experimental tokamak facilities in the public sector. Examples include the DIII-D tokamak located at General Atomics or the National Spherical Torus Experiment Upgrade located at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, or tokamaks located abroad. In the stellarator area, the candidate may conduct research in coil optimization, energetic particle physics, and other related activities. Activities may also be conducted in support of industrially sponsored research contracts originating from a wide array of sponsors, including...

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Quantum Science and Engineering Colorado School of Mines- Denver Metropolitan Area (On-site) The Colorado School of Mines, a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, is excited to announce three faculty positions in Quantum Science and Engineering. These hires, one each in the departments of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Physics , will expand our research in quantum information science, support the launch of a new Bachelor of Science program in Quantum Systems Engineering, and strengthen our existing Master of Science in Quantum Engineering, one of the oldest in the nation. Learn more at https://quantum.mines.eduand view all postings at http://mines.edu/facultyrecruitment . Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Computing , Department of Computer Science Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Devices , Department of Electrical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position in...

  Tenure-Track Faculty Position JOB DESCRIPTION AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) together with the Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, seeks candidates at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026 or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. Materials engineering has always benefitted from theoretical and computational approaches to unveil relationships between structure, properties, processing, and performance. Recent advances in computing, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, are poised to dramatically advance the understanding and design of complex matter. DMSE and SCC jointly seek candidates with experience and interest in combining fundamental scientific principles with algorithmic innovations to empower discovery, understanding, and synthesis of materials with applications across critical...

Assistant Professor Materials Science Job ID: 291239 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in...

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Quantum Science and Engineering Colorado School of Mines- Denver Metropolitan Area (On-site) The Colorado School of Mines, a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, is excited to announce three faculty positions in Quantum Science and Engineering. These hires, one each in the departments of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Physics , will expand our research in quantum information science, support the launch of a new Bachelor of Science program in Quantum Systems Engineering, and strengthen our existing Master of Science in Quantum Engineering, one of the oldest in the nation. Learn more at https://quantum.mines.eduand view all postings at http://mines.edu/facultyrecruitment . Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Computing , Department of Computer Science Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Devices , Department of Electrical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position in...

Assistant or Associate Professor - Energy and Resources Group Position overview Position titles: Assistant Professor Associate Professor Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $149,500 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Application Window Open date: August 18, 2025 Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an open field tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor nine-month...

  Old Dominion University seeks candidates for a senior faculty position as part of a multi-position hiring initiative for Applications of Data Science, Engineering, and/or Physics to Particle Accelerators. (Three junior faculty positions in this area have been filled during the previous year). We seek faculty that will complement ODU’s areas of strategic emphasis, including theory and applications of data science/artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) to improving existing and future accelerators, particle colliders and light sources for fundamental research and industrial and medical applications. The appointee will be expected to maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in accelerator science using AI/ML, engineering, physics and/or related scientific approaches to study topics such as accelerator design and development, advanced performance optimization and analysis of accelerators, large-scale simulations of...

The Future of Stem Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is a program providing scholarships and professional development opportunities directed at furthering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in students from underrepresented communities. If selected, the student will receive a $40,000 scholarship award. This award will be disbursed in the amount of $10,000 per year, for four (4) years, and will go directly to the institution in which the student is enrolled. Selected students will also receive internship preparation and placement, leadership training, mentoring and access to the AIChE student networking opportunities. This program is administered by HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. The mission of HBCU Week is to encourage high-school aged Youth to enroll in HBCUs, provide scholarship dollars for matriculation and sustain a pipeline for employment from undergraduate school to corporate America....

  The Department of Biomedical Engineering is looking for a Staff Associate III.  This position is available in the Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering by Dr. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic. We are looking for a highly motivated Research Engineer skilled in computational modeling and basic laboratory techniques to join our dynamic laboratory team. We are working on multiple tissue engineering projects for improving human health. Please see our website for more information: gvnlab.bme.columbia.edu We expect the Staff Associate III to lead the development and application of advanced computational models to simulate, predict, and optimize novel micro-bioreactors and cell culture protocols. This role will focus on creating sophisticated "digital twins" of our tissue engineering systems by integrating COMSOL multiphysics simulations with machine learning models derived from experimental data. 1) Functional Knowledge and Technical Expertise (50%) a....

Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics & AI Job Identification 3257 Posting Date 11/25/2025, 08:16 PM Apply Before 2/26/2026 Job Schedule Full Time Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site) Category Type Engineering - Electrical Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors) College/Administrative Portfolio College of Natural And Applied Sciences Faculty/Department Engineering Annual Salary Range About the Team About the Team The Faculty of Engineering is one of North America's top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape. Description This...

    Faculty Positions in Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA   The Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA seeks candidates for faculty positions starting July 1, 2026 or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. We seek candidates who will provide excellence and leadership in research, make substantial contributions to undergraduate and graduate education, and contribute to the growth of the MechE community. The search is for candidates to be hired at the assistant professor level; however, under special circumstances an untenured associate professor or senior faculty appointment is possible, commensurate with experience. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research accomplishments and proposed work lies in one or more of the following areas. We also list representative topics of interest within each area....

    Purdue University has launched a new major initiative, Purdue Computes , consisting of three dimensions (Computing, Physical Artificial Intelligence, and Semiconductors) that will connect faculty and students from across the institution and enable the university to advance to the forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale. Purdue has also begun a major growth effort at our new location in Indianapolis—a dynamic, affordable city offering a vibrant urban lifestyle, rich cultural scene, and strong connections to industry and healthcare innovation. As part of this initiative, the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor to be based in Indianapolis . Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Particular areas of interest include Autonomy and Controls , Software Engineering...

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions to lead the transformation of mechanical engineering through data science (DS) and artificial intelligence (AI). We seek scholars who advance the field through foundational contributions to DS and AI, as well as apply these methods to address grand challenges in mechanical engineering. We welcome candidates whose research pushes the boundaries of what is possible when deep expertise in DS/AI intersects with core mechanical engineering domains, including fluid dynamics, mechanics and materials, dynamics and controls, robotics, biomechanics and bioengineering in human health, energy systems, space engineering, planetary health, and climate resilience.   Examples of DS/AI-centric research thrusts of interest to Mechanical Engineering include, but are not limited to: AI-accelerated modeling and simulation for multiphysics and multiscale...

FACULTY POSITION IN THE ELMORE FAMILY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Purdue University has launched a new major initiative, Purdue Computes, consisting of three dimensions (Computing, Physical Artificial Intelligence, and Semiconductors) that will connect faculty and students from across the institution and enable the university to advance to the forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale. As part of this initiative, the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in Physical AI, especially candidates tackling challenges in Robotics, Autonomy, and Computer Vision pertinent to Physical AI. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline by the employment start....

Associate Dean, Andrew J Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science CSUN's Commitment to You CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and encouraging innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN actively seeks candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. The University: One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to over 38,000 students annually and counts over 425,000 alumni who fuel the region's economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a...