Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
 University of Wisconsin Madison | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Madison | |
| 21 North Park Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 03, 2025 | |
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Institution:University of Wisconsin Madison
Position Title:Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
Job Category:Faculty
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in exploring the theory and utility of digital twins. This position is part of the RISE-AI Initiative. We seek candidates specializing in a variety of domains related to digital twins, including but not limited to: 1) defining and illustrating the successful utility of digital twins through the integration of models and data for informed decision-making; 2) addressing fundamental physical, mathematical, statistical, and computational challenges in the bidirectional, real-time interaction between a physical system and its digital counterpart; 3) quantifying uncertainties of the created digital twins; 4) achieving the generalization capability in sparse data or even no data regimes including extrapolation; and 5) identifying avenues to further enhance the efficacy and adoption of digital twins. For those whose research focuses more on autonomous experimentation, please apply to the "Autonomous Experimentation and Discovery" position (See Job Number Posting 304215-FA). The Department of Mechanical Engineering advances the mission of the College of Engineering to foster a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community. The Department also strives to create a culture of belonging for all members of our growing department. Key Job Responsibilities:Qualifications: Candidates will have a demonstrated record of academic achievement such as peer-reviewed publications and grant awards appropriate for the appointment level sought, exceptional potential in establishing a world-class research program and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction in traditional mechanical engineering or engineering mechanics courses and/or new digital twins-based courses. Associate and Full professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Divisional Committee and of the College of Engineering. Responsibilities: Teaching and developing inclusive undergraduate and graduate courses for a diverse student body in Mechanical Engineering, mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a successful, extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service; and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges. FA020 Professor Education: Required PhD PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Additional Information: This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/ Through the campus RISE hiring initiative and the College of Engineering RISE faculty hiring matching program, the College of Engineering will increase by nearly 50 tenure-track faculty members representing a more than a 20% growth in the total faculty body. The RISE AI/ML hiring initiative will add 20 new faculty members to this vibrant community in the College of Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is rapidly expanding, with growing student enrollment and a dynamic wave of faculty hires, making it one of the university's most vibrant and fast-evolving departments. The Department offers and fosters a transdisciplinary research and educational environment and provides the infrastructure to address grand technological challenges. Candidates who can contribute to these priorities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas in their cover letter, research statement, and/or teaching statement. Current research areas in the ME Department include energy systems and storage, electrochemical systems, and sustainability; robotics, sensing and autonomous systems; computer-aided engineering, data-driven approaches, AI/ML and design; engineering mechanics and aerospace engineering; cell mechanics, biomechanics and biorobotics; and advanced materials design and manufacturing. New research directions will continue to be launched and nurtured to facilitate creative solutions to transformative technical challenges. How to Apply: Please apply directly to the website by clicking on "Apply Now". Upload a SINGLE PDF document containing a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a complete list of publications, and the names and contact information for three references. Applicants should include a maximum three-page research statement and a one-page teaching statement describing how the applicant's research and teaching goals fit the solicitation described above. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 2, 2024. However, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Primary Contact Catherine Carter 1513 University Ave 2107 Mechanical Engineering Bldg Madison, WI 53706-1539 | |