Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Offshore Wind Energy

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Offshore Wind Energy
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2023. Applications received after (this date) December 1, 2023, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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The Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications at the Assistant Professor level from outstanding individuals with demonstrated expertise or research potential in the broad area of Offshore Wind Energy.
We are seeking to fill this tenure-track academic-year position in various areas of interest, including but not limited to the design, analysis, computational/experimental investigations, instrumentation/optimization/control of offshore energy, or using digital twins, smart systems and/or artificial intelligence to simulate changes in design, process, performance, etc. These systems encompass floating/fixed, offshore wind turbines, and other offshore renewable technologies and their related research thrusts including aerodynamics, fluid/structure analysis, dynamic modeling, and offshore wind energy storage and conversion, among others.
We expect to fill this tenure-track, academic-year, position, in the Spring of 2024 or later. Interested applicants can learn more about the department by visiting its web site (https://web.uri.edu/engineering/).
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program and become an international leader in this field. They will have earned a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
The University of Rhode Island is a successful institution that is nationally recognized for its offshore wind initiatives, including Block Island Wind Farm, OCEAN SAMP, and other ongoing projects. URI’s College of Engineering and Graduate School of Oceanography are national leaders in offshore technology and ocean processes. They have successfully led several large regional collaborative projects sponsored by DOE, NOAA, BOEM, BSEE, and other federal/local organizations for technical, environmental, and social studies related to offshore wind development.
Furthermore, the development of BIWF and other initiatives have led to the creation of new courses for engineering majors and, more recently, a minor in wind engineering. The university has established diverse and comprehensive partnerships across academia, research, industry, and the community, making a significant contribution to the progress of offshore wind energy projects in the Northeastern regions through collaboration with multiple public and private universities in New England and beyond.
Required Qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related fields at the time of appointment, with at least one degree in engineering.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
3. Demonstrated record or potential for scholarly achievement evidenced by publications, presentations, or awards in areas related to offshore energy systems.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualification

1. Strong expertise augmented by recognized scholarly contributions in offshore wind energy and/or related areas.
2. Demonstrated track record in computational and experimental modeling of offshore energy systems.
3. Demonstrated track record or potential for applying or success in attracting external funding in offshore wind energy or related areas.
4. Ability to teach courses in at least one of the following subjects: environmental fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, energy storage and conversion, or wind energy topics in addition to developing courses in their area of expertise.
5. Ability to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information


Department Mech., Ind. & Sys. Engineering
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) a complete curriculum vitae including the full contact information for at least three professional references (as a complete pdf document).
(#3) a narrative (two to four pages) describing your research and how it relates to the required qualifications (as a complete pdf document).
(#4) a narrative (one to two pages) describing your teaching background, philosophy, and preferences, including existing courses in our department and new courses you might develop (as a complete pdf document).
(#5) a diversity statement (one to two pages) describing your past or future contributions to equity and inclusive excellence in the areas of research, teaching and/or outreach (as a complete pdf document).

Posting Information


Position Number 106014
Posting Number F00390
Posting Date 10/17/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12379

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