Tenure-track Positions in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) 2024-2025

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (https://www.me.upenn.edu/) (MEAM) within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (https://www.seas.upenn.edu/) (SEAS) at the University of Pennsylvania seeks outstanding applicants for tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants at all levels will be considered.

The Department seeks applicants who demonstrate exceptional promise for future research achievements, a dedication to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and research environment. We are especially interested in candidates with a diversity of experiences and perspectives. An applicants future research should be rooted in mechanical engineering and aligned with at least one of the Departments core strengths in mechanics of materials and structures, fluid mechanics and thermal sciences, and robotics and mechanical systems. While exceptional applicants in all areas will be considered, the search is focused on two priority areas at the intersection of mechanical engineering and:

(1) Precision engineering for health and medicine. Candidates with research programs in areas that include, but are not limited to, diagnostics and microfluidics, wearable and implantable devices, bioprinting, cellular engineering, drug delivery and nanotechnology, and medical micro-robotics are of particular interest. Research programs should be synergistic with the Center for Precision Engineering for Health (https://cpe4h.seas.upenn.edu/) (CPE4H).

(2) Design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Candidates who will contribute to academic programs in entrepreneurship and design, as well as build an independent research program within the MEAM department are sought. Candidates should have a track record of engineering entrepreneurship and technology commercialization or a research program centered on engineering design and innovation processes.

The Department maintains close collaborations with all other departments within SEAS, and with other Schools at Penn, including the School of Arts and Sciences (https://www.sas.upenn.edu/) , the Perelman School of Medicine (https://www.med.upenn.edu/) , the Wharton School of Business (https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/) , the School of Dental Medicine (https://www.dental.upenn.edu/) , and the Stuart Weitzman School of Design (https://www.design.upenn.edu/) . The Department encourages candidates who can leverage and add to these relationships.

Penn Engineering supports dual-career couples, and we welcome and encourage inquiries about dual career assistance (for academic and non-academic opportunities) at an early stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/155433) , and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement (limit of 2 pages), research statement (limit of 4 pages, with an abstract of up to 300 words), diversity statement, names and contact information of 3 references, and up to 3 representative publications. For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately, so we encourage early submission.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/) and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).