<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear CEDAR Community --</div><div><br></div><div>Please consider applying, particularly as topic areas include data assimilation/analytics, AI, and remote sensing.<br></div><div>---<br></div><div><b>Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Search in Multi-Disciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization and Autonomous Systems and Robotics</b></div><div><b>Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering Department</b></div><div><b>Anticipated start date: Fall 2022</b></div><div><br></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>The
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois
Institute of Technology invites tenure-track/tenured faculty applications in
the areas of (a) multi-disciplinary design, analysis and optimization and/or
(b) autonomous systems and robotics. In the area of multi-disciplinary design,
analysis and optimization, we are specifically interested in candidates with
expertise in large scale computation, multi-disciplinary design, analysis and
optimization (MDAO), data assimilation/analytics, and artificial intelligence
(AI) based approaches for product design, materials design, system design as
well as model<span></span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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and development of physical systems and processes. In the area of autonomous
systems and robotics, expertise in robotics, autonomous and semi-autonomous
ground and air transportation systems are of specific interest. Candidates are
sought primarily at the Assistant Professor level, but senior and midcareer
candidates with a strong record of sustained success in research, teaching and
service may also be considered. The expected start date is Fall 2022.<span></span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>Illinois
Institute of Technology is a private Ph.D.-granting research university with
world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities,
psychology, business, law, and design. Founded in 1890, Illinois Tech was born
different. It was built on the promise set forth in minister Frank Wakely
Gunsaulus’ “Million Dollar Sermon” to provide access to higher education for
students from all different backgrounds and to make a difference in the world
through technology-oriented education. This guiding mission and purpose – where
students, including those underrepresented in technology, could prepare for
meaningful roles in a changing industrial society and achieve professional and
economic advancement – remains just as relevant today. Thus, diversity and
inclusion are part of the day-to-day experience
at Illinois Tech and the centerpiece of its culture. As such, Illinois Tech is
home to a diverse and global student population, is committed to providing
opportunities to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff, and strongly
encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this position,
especially those underrepresented in the field, including, but not limited to,
women, African Americans, Latinx, Indigenous peoples and others.<span></span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>At the time
of appointment, applicants must hold an earned doctorate in mechanical,
materials or aerospace engineering, or a related field. Faculty members in the
department are expected to initiate and sustain a vibrant externally funded
research program that supports graduate students and leads to a strong record
of published research. The department strongly encourages cross-cutting and
collaborative research. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a
strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching in mechanical and
aerospace engineering, as well as to diversity, equity, and inclusion
through research, teaching, and/or service endeavors.<span></span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>The MMAE
Department at Illinois Tech offers ABET accredited degrees in mechanical
engineering, aerospace engineering, and materials science and engineering, as well as a
range of master’s degrees and
doctoral degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering and materials science
and engineering. The<br>
department is home to 25 full-time faculty, approximately 500 undergraduate and
150 graduate students as
well as several well-equipped laboratories in all areas of mechanical and
aerospace engineering.
Information on faculty, research, and degree programs in the department can be
found at
<a href="http://engineering.iit.edu/mmae">http://engineering.iit.edu/mmae</a>. The Armour College of Engineering is home to
five departments,
emphasizes a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary research by faculty and
students, and is committed to
inclusive excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.
The main campus is located
three miles from downtown Chicago and in close proximity to many industries in
the greater Chicago area.<br>
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</span></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>The
application package must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements
of research and teaching
interests/philosophy, a statement on the candidate’s commitment to equity and
inclusion in education,
contact information for five references and a sample of a published research
paper submitted as a single pdf<br>
file to <a href="mailto:mmae-assistant@iit.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">mmae-assistant@iit.edu</a> with
the appropriate subject heading “Multi-disciplinary design, analysis
and optimization faculty” or “Autonomous systems and robotics faculty” in the
email. The one-page
statement on equity and inclusion should address specific past and/or potential
contributions to the equitable and inclusive delivery of academic instruction
and support to and research mentorship of students from a diverse background of
countries, cultures and socio-economic conditions. To ensure full
consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2021; however,
review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.
Additional questions regarding the position should be emailed to Ms. Elena Magnus
at <a href="mailto:magnus@iit.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">magnus@iit.edu</a>.<span></span></span></span></font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">
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<i>Illinois Institute of Technology is an
EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer; we are
committed to enhancing equity, inclusion and diversity within our community.
Illinois Tech seeks
applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital
status, religion, creed, national
origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or
gender identity and expression.</i></span></span><i> </i></font><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">All qualified applicants will receive equal
consideration.</span></font><span></span></span></i></p>
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<div><br></div><div>---<br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Seebany Datta-Barua, Ph.D.</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Associate Professor</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering</span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Illinois Institute of Technology</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"></span><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><a href="https://www.iit.edu/directory/people/seebany-datta-barua" target="_blank">https://www.iit.edu/directory/people/seebany-datta-barua</a></font><div style="outline:currentcolor none medium;padding:10px 0px;width:22px;margin:2px 0px 0px;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"></div></div></div></div></div></div>