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Description The Mechanical Engineering department at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering invites applications and nominations for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position to begin in the fall of 2026. This position is part of our commitment to establishing an interdisciplinary Energy Cluster aimed at addressing grand societal and scientific challenges. The successful candidate(s) will have expertise that aligns with our strategic mission to enhance research and education in the broad field of engineered materials for energy applications. Areas of particular focus include, but are not limited to: Synthesis of energy materials Theoretical understanding through first-principles calculations and AI Novel energy conversion, storage and transport techniques Intelligent materials-based energy systems Candidates who can contribute to the interdisciplinary strength of the Energy Cluster-or those with novel applications of emerging technologies related to energy...

Description The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in Fall 2026. We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research lies within a core area of mechanical engineering-including but not limited to dynamics and control, robotics, thermofluid sciences, materials, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate's expertise should complement and enhance existing departmental research strengths. Broadly, the candidate's work may align with one of the department's two tracks: robotics or thermofluids. Candidates should have a strong theoretical foundation and a clear vision for applying fundamental mechanical engineering principles to address major societal challenges in national defense and space engineering . Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, robotics, autonomous systems, intelligent systems, aerospace propulsion, hypersonics, design and...