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Assistant Professor in Mechanics Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Overview The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina atCharlotte is currently seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position with researchexpertise in solid mechanics and mechanics of materials, and an expected start date of August 2027. Specific areas of interest include, butare not limited to: Mechanics of materials in extreme environments Nonlinear, multiscale, and multiphysicsmechanics Mechanics of advanced composites, architected and multifunctional materials, andadaptive structures Structural integrity, reliability, and predictive lifetime modeling. Candidates working atthe intersection of mechanics and emerging technologies are particularly encouraged to apply, including those developing scientific machinelearning, quantum computing algorithms, advanced numerical methods, and full-field or in-situ experimental techniques. Relevant applicationsmay include aerospace and hypersonic structures, energy systems, materials for nuclear and fusion technologies, and materials and structuressubjected to extreme loading or environmental conditions. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (MEES) isthe largest department within the William States Lee College of Engineering, staffed by 54 full-time faculty members and 16 staff memberswho serve about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. There are six active

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awardees, and several faculty are recognized asFellows of leading professional societies. The MEES department is internationally recognized for research programs in advancedmanufacturing, precision metrology, battery research, motorsports/automotive engineering, control systems, computational mechanics, as wellas emerging areas of research focus such as hypersonics and autonomous vehicles. The Department is home to the Center for PrecisionMetrology, the Center for Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics and the Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and ElectrificationResearch Center. The Department has also recently launched a popular undergraduate concentration in Aerospace Engineering. The College ofEngineering is home to the newly established NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas and is leading initiatives in several areas ofstrategic research focus for the university, including Advanced Manufacturing and Metrology, Transformational Energy, and Transportation andAdvanced Mobility. Applicants must hold a Ph. D. in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, AerospaceEngineering, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Applicants should be committed to teaching at the undergraduate andgraduate levels. It is expected that the successful candidate will build strong collaborations with industry partners and nationallaboratories, publish in leading research journals, and establish a strong externally funded research program. Applicants should also becommitted to supervising undergraduate capstone projects and graduate theses and dissertations. Priority will be given to candidates withstrong research records, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research, and a plan for future research that alignswith the university's and department's research focus in this area. Application Documents Applicants arerequired to submit the following documents for Position 001837 One-page letter of interest. CurriculumVitae. Research statement (up to three pages) detailing areas of expertise and research vision. Teaching statement (up totwo pages). Contact information for at least three references. About Charlotte and UNC Charlotte UNC Charlotte, with more than 33,000 students, is a top-tier, urban R1 research university . The University is recognizedfor its research excellence, innovation, and student achievement that drive progress across North Carolina, the Southeastern region, and theUnited States. Driven by a spirit of innovation and discovery, UNC Charlotte serves as a center of research excellence that advancesknowledge in areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, sustainability, energy, health, and urbansystems-addressing challenges that shape the future of our world. The campus is located on a 1,000-acre wooded campus in the University Cityneighborhood of Charlotte. The Charlotte metro area is centrally located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, with a population ofnearly three million. It is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States, attracting highly educated professionals andresearch partnerships in the field of energy, advanced manufacturing, transportation, and financial technology. Eight Fortune 500 companiesare headquartered in the Charlotte region, including Honeywell, Duke Energy, and Albemarle Corporation. The Charlotte airport is a majorinternational hub and offers direct flights to most cities in the US and major destinations abroad. Charlotte offers a vibrant blend ofprofessional sports, arts and culture, outdoor adventure, and career opportunities-making it a top destination to live. The city offers amix of urban and natural amenities, featuring both a lively uptown area and numerous hiking trails. Within a three-hour drive, many enjoythe beautiful Great Smoky Mountains or the exciting shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Charlotte is consistently ranked among the best places tolive in the country. Learn More This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of theapplication, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointmentsor affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreigninstitutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review thisinformation and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any otherapplicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a conditionof employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsorrequirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding. Interested applicants areencouraged to review the program's website or contact the chair of the Search Committee, Professor Praveen Ramaprabhu ( pramapra@charlotte.edu ), with further questions.

Please review the full job description at jobs.charlotte.edu for additional information, expectations, andrequirements. Review of applications will begin in November 2026. Interviews are expected to begin in December 2026 and will continueuntil the position is filled. The candidate selected for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highestdegree earned and will be subject to a criminal background check.