Position ID: | OSU-MAE-AY22MAE12 [#21041] |
Position Title: | Research Assistant Professor Faculty Position |
Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
Appl Deadline: | finished (2022/01/26, finished 2023/01/07) |
Position Description: |
Research Assistant Professor Faculty Position Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (https://mae.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a
research assistant professor faculty appointment in the areas of nuclear instrumentation and
radiation detection for medical, industrial, and non-proliferation applications. Although a prospective
candidate has been identified for this opportunity, we welcome candidates to
apply if they would like to be considered for this and future opportunities
within this department. University Overview: The
Ohio State University prides itself on being model 21st-century
public, land grant, research, urban, community engaged institution. Ohio
State is a top-20 public university, enrolling over 60,000 students, and its
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health
centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for
diversity. (include link) The Ohio
State University is in Columbus, Ohio. As the nation’s 14th largest city,
Columbus invites and embraces cultural and economic diversity. College
Overview: The College of Engineering offers 14 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs
in 12 departments or centers, as well as, three undergraduate and four graduate
degrees in the Knowlton School of Architecture, to approximately 10,000
students. The college has recently expanded its degree offerings with a BS in
Engineering Technology available on the regional campuses of the university.
The college is one of the largest in the field with 405 faculty. The college
has 14 National Academy of Engineering members and numerous members of
societies and award recipients. In fiscal year 2020, the college had nearly
$138.5 million in externally sponsored research expenditures. Industry R&D
expenditures for the College of Engineering in fiscal year 2020 totaled nearly
$44 million. Columbus Overview As the nation’s 14th largest city,
Columbus invites and embraces cultural and economic diversity. We are home to
Fortune 500 companies, world-class research institutes, top-ranked hospitals,
and the state’s capitol. The city was named the 2015 "Intelligent
Community of the Year" by the Intelligent Community Forum, called a
"Midwestern style capital" by the New York Times and one of the top
ten "Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine. Columbus is home to
multiple dynamic arts districts. Read more at (Experience
Columbus). Department Overview: The Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering is one of the largest departments in the College of
Engineering at The Ohio State University.
We are the home to nearly 80 faculty and over 35 dedicated staff
members. Approximately 1900 undergraduates are pursuing a degree in either
Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering through rigorous programs that feature
hands-on, project-based learning. Nearly 300 graduate students are seeking a
degree in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering. Our innovative
and creative faculty adhere to the philosophy that true innovation depends upon
the cooperation of academia, industry, and government working together to advance
the goals of science and technology. Our students and faculty regularly
collaborate with colleagues in other departments in the College of Engineering
and with multiple other colleges across campus. Strong research relationships
exist with the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA Glenn Research Center, GE
Aviation, Honda of America, and numerous other industrial partners. Department
faculty have over $26 million in sponsored research expenditures in areas such
as advanced transportation systems (automotive and aerospace), energy and
environmental quality, materials and manufacturing, micro- and nanotechnology,
nuclear energy, and bioengineering while providing leadership for the Center
for Automotive Research, The NSF IUCRC Smart Vehicle Concepts Center, the
Aerospace Research Center, the Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center, and
the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. TIU/Position
Overview: The
Department of Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering (https://mae.osu.edu/) at The
Ohio State University invites applications for a research faculty position at
the rank of assistant professor in the area of nuclear instrumentation and
radaitiom detection. The successful
applicant will be expected to establish a vibrant research program
complementing the organic capabilities of the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory (NRL) at OSU including: in-pile instrumentation, radiation
sensor development, neutron depth profiling, neutron imaging, and X-ray soruces. Research
leadership is expected, including the ability to attract significant federal
funding and industrial partnerships to sustain a vibrant research program. The
position includes the expectation for advising and mentoring graduate students,
post-doctoral students, and undergraduates in line with the educational mission
of OSU. Although a prospective candidate has been identified for this
opportunity; we welcome candidates to apply if they would like to be considered
for this and future opportunities within the department. Required
Qualifications: Applicants are required to hold a
doctoral degree in nuclear engineering, or in a closely related field, or have equivalent
experience. In addition, the candidate
must have research experience in the
specific area of nuclear instrumentation, WBG radiation sensor, and X-ray
sources. Desired
Qualifications:
How
to Apply: Interested applicants should submit an application in Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21041. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement (describe experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals that promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion in one or more of the areas of scholarship, instruction and outreach), statement of research interests, and names and contact information of three references. The Ohio State University believes in diversity
in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters.
When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. We believe that
the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a
safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation,
and intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries
tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current
or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any
findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a
candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such
information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to
sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial
fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct;
and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a
candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may
reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University
becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that
were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and
reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment. For more
information, please refer to the Office of Academic Affairs website regarding Faculty Misconduct Reference Checks. The
Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually
diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach
their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly
promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of
institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution, a member of the
Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
(HERC) and have an excellent partner in The Ohio State University Wexner
Medical Center. The
Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race,
religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status,
or any other bases under the law. Application
deadline: Review of
applications will begin on January 31st,
2022 and continue until the position is filled. |