Assistant/Associate Professor

The Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (MNE) at Kansas State University (K-State) invites applications from individuals with a background in materials science and engineering for a tenure-track faculty position with the rank of assistant professor (preferred), or associate professor (will consider in exceptional cases).

The successful candidate will leverage the new Nanotechnology Core Lab to obtain extramural funding and contribute to development of the mechanical engineering curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an internationally recognized, externally funded, sustainable research program at K-State, and contribute to the department through student mentoring, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will also collaborate with intramural and extramural researchers, leading multidisciplinary teams that build upon K-State's long history of leadership in mechanical engineering.

The MNE department, http://www.mne.ksu.edu, has strong research programs in microfluidics, multi-phase flows, heat transfer, nanomaterials and processes, and interfacial transport phenomena. The MNE department has 24 faculty members and an enrollment of approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering also offers degrees in 14 majors, including chemical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, biological and agricultural engineering, electrical engineering, and biomedical engineering, presenting unique collaboration opportunities for the successful candidate. The college is located on the main Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, Kansas, a vibrant, family-friendly city located in the scenic Flint Hills. Manhattan is the cultural and business hub of a tri-county area community of over 200,000 residents (see www.manhattan.org).

This position is on-site.

An employee who is working remotely must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review. Review K-State's remote work policy details for more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in materials under extreme environments, nanotechnology, surface science, and functional coatings.
• Established record of obtaining extramural funding and publishing in these areas of research.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants with backgrounds in any area related to materials for energy application will be considered.

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of application
• CV
• Statement of teaching and research interests
• Contact information for 5 professional references

Screening begins on March 7, 2025 and continues until position is filled.

Salary commensurate with experience and consistent with the position sought.