"Assistant Professor, physics-based Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence"

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle, invites outstanding candidates to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This position is on a 9-month service period with an anticipated start date of Sept 16, 2025. This position is aimed at recruiting an exceptional candidate in the field of physics-based Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence. The UW Mechanical Engineering Department has achieved international prominence in the use of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the modeling and control of physical systems. The candidate will join a world-class group of scientists and engineers in ME, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, etc. highlighted by the recent AI Institute in Dynamic Systems funded with $20M by NSF and with multiple academic and industrial partners.

The ME Department at the University of Washington seeks to build on its existing strengths in machine learning and, more generally, in data-driven modeling and control of complex engineering systems. Candidates with a strong background in this area are encouraged to apply. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with a strong background in machine learning and, more generally, in data-driven modeling and control of complex engineering systems.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program with direct impacts on both academia and industry. The candidate will also be expected to provide innovative, high-quality teaching in ME’s Bachelors, Master’s and PhD programs, to mentor, and educate graduate students, and to contribute to an inclusive and equitable campus.

The UW Mechanical Engineering Department has achieved international prominence in Engineering Sciences applied to Medicine. ME@UW is in a significant and sustained growth period and seeks to build on existing strengths while expanding its impact. We want to emphasize that the individual’s excellence in research, as clearly identified by a record of publication in archival journals and presentations and top international conferences, is more important than the specific area of sub-specialization.

Applicants must have a PhD or other foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. The successful applicant will be expected to provide innovative, high-quality teaching; to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program; and to contribute to the goals and missions of the department, college, and university.

Applications should include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statements of research plans and educational experience and philosophy, and 4) a statement of how they have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusion at the previous institutions they have been affiliated with and how they plan to contribute to the UW?s efforts and goals in DEI. The applicant should also provide the names and contact information for at least three references and copies of their three most significant publications.

Priority review will begin on October 15, 2024.

Additional questions may be addressed to MEChair@uw.edu.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.