"Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering: Energy Controls"

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering: Energy Controls

Department: School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Position Type: Faculty

Qualifications:

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in aerospace or mechanical engineering or in a related field.

Application Instructions:

Candidates are invited to submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a research plan describing the proposed research themes, funding avenues to be explored, and plans for mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students; (3) a curriculum vitae; (4) copies of three research publications; and (5) a list of at least three references. Candidates may address their approach to teaching, their teaching experiences and their efforts to support success of undergraduate students in the cover letter.

Review of candidates will begin on December 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date for the position is expected to be Fall 2026.

Candidates are requested to submit their applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/85194. Please email amefacultysearch@ou.edu with any questions about the position.

Description:

General Description

The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) in the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma seeks candidates for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in the area of energy. This position is part of a larger initiative defined in the Gallogly College of Engineering strategic plan for growing student enrollment and strengthening the research cluster on energy cluster which focuses on energy generation, supply, transmission, and utilization with minimal environmental impact through collaborative and innovative research and technology development. Candidates seeking to work in a rapidly-growing School and College, in collegial interdisciplinary groups, and towards the mission of student success, are encouraged to apply.

The focus of this position is in the area of energy controls. Candidates are sought with a strong technical background and research experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Modeling and control of energy systems across various applications, including thermal management and energy conversion processes such as building thermal loads and vapor compression systems
2. Optimization of energy system design with application of smart sensors and controls, integration of renewable energy sources and heat pumps
3. Application of artificial intelligence/machine learning for real-time sensing, analytics and control of energy systems
4. Grid planning and management for buildings, electric vehicles and interation of renewable energy sources

Successful candidates will develop a nationally recognized research program, collaborate with researchers in the energy cluster, and have a demonstrated commitment to excellent and innovative instruction, and effective mentorship and guidance of students.

Department and Region:

AME currently has 31 full-time faculty members and over 1000 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. Currently, both AME and the Gallogly College of Engineering are experiencing strong growth in research, corporate and private donations, and student enrollment. More information about AME is available at http://www.ou.edu/coe/ame.

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