Faculty Position - Design and Manufacturing
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT is looking for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Design and
Manufacturing with an interest in environmental issues.
Three convergent trends will likely change the way in which we design
and manufacture products in the future: a vast increase in demand for
manufactured goods from a rapidly industrializing global economy, the
increasing price of hydrocarbon fuels, and increasing concerns for
the environment. New treaties and rules are now falling into place
which limit the carbon footprint of a product in its lifetime,
mandate recycling by producing companies, and regulate the use of
different types of materials. We are seeking an individual who
conducts research in design and manufacturing with an interest in the
environment - be it designing products in such a way that their
carbon footprint is minimized, designing and manufacturing equipment
for renewable energy sources, or analyzing and improving
manufacturing processes in order to reduce impact on the environment.
Our scope is broad, and we invite candidates to describe the
implications of their research and approach on the environment.
The candidate must hold an earned doctorate and should have a firm
intellectual foundation in one of several possible related fields.
These could include a traditional area like mechanics, materials, or
design, a particular technology thrust area (we would be particularly
interested in equipment and product designs or renewable energy
systems) and various analysis tools. In particular, this individual
should be able to teach a graduate level course in design or manufacturing.
Applicants should send a curriculum vita, a research statement, a
teaching statement, and copies of not more than three publications.
They should also arrange for four individuals to submit letters of
recommendation on their behalf. This information must be entered
electronically at the following site:
<http://search-meche.mit.edu>http://search-meche.mit.edu
Applications received by December 15, 2007 will receive full consideration.
MIT is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and
underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
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