Company:
University of North Dakota
Job Location:
Category:
Mechanical Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Salary/Position Classification
- $90,000+ Annual, Dependent on
Experience, Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position
The University of North Dakota, College of Engineering & Mines, seeks to hire a Research Professor with a focus on experimental aerothermodynamics, atmospheric science, modeling/simulation, and propulsion. This position will be expected to support various research related to National Security. Successful candidates will support the University’s Hypersonic Initiative to grow UND’s portfolio of research programs related to national security. Supervise students working on various research projects.…
Publish research papers based on this work. Produce research grants and obtain external funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with a highly collaborative group across
campus to meet the contracted objectives on various research projects.
- Develop new experimental high-speed flow facilities,
including integration of novel weather impacts and projectile platforms.
- Conduct innovative research in high-speed
aerothermodynamics and cloud microphysics and work with students to disseminate the results.
- Mentor a diverse group of
undergraduate and graduate students.
- Collaborate with people across campus to pursue external funding and create novel research
proposals.
Required Competencies
- Strong laboratory
experimental background, such as wind tunnels, optics, projectiles, and cloud chambers.
- Experience with high-speed cameras and
atmospheric research equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team to solve complex research
problems.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field with a focus on aerothermodynamics or
cloud microphysics.
- Established track record of conducting research and publishing the results in top tier conferences and/or
journals.
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
Export Control Compliance:
This position requires compliance with U.S. government export
control laws and regulations. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the
requirement of being a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b (a)(3)).
UND will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. Information collected in this regard will only be used to
ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and will be used in compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
national origin and other factors.
Preferred Qualifications
- History of successfully obtaining external research funding
- Prior experience leading a research team
- Experience working
on projects in national security
To Apply
Applications must be
submitted online at https://careers.und.edu/jobs/research-assistant-professor-hypersonics-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states
To
assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 1st, 2026 and include the following
materials:
- Curriculum Vita
- One-page statement of research
- List of three references
- Unofficial
transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is
open until filled.
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