The University of Michigan’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is searching for a faculty candidate in the broad area of Coastal Resiliency & Habitat Adaptation that aligns with the human-centered habitats and adaptive resiliency foci of the department’s new strategic plan.  The search is open-rank with a preference to a tenured position at the associate professor level or higher.  A preferred start date is September 1, 2019.  We seek candidates demonstrating exceptional innovation and creativity in 1) impact assessment and sustainable methods for improving or redesigning coastal urban and natural areas subjected to rising sea levels and extreme weather events; 2) design of smart, adaptive coastal infrastructure to enhance community resiliency in either freshwater or marine environments; and 3) large-scale modeling to understand physical and ecological vulnerability and resilience of coastal habitats to global changes.

We seek candidates with interests and demonstrated successes related to coastal and coast-land interface hazards and protection, impact evaluation and response to sea level rise, and large-scale drivers of change in coastal environments through theoretical, computational modeling, experimental or field approaches.  To be considered for this position, a PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) granting program is required at the time of application. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the potential to leverage existing disciplinary strengths within the CEE department; a capacity to collaborate with researchers in other departments and colleges across the University; and entrepreneurship activity that translates scientific advances into practice. A strong record of teaching and mentoring students in coastal resiliency-related research and in courses that complement the CEE undergraduate and graduate curricula, including the development of new courses is expected.

Interested individuals should submit their 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statements of research interests, teaching philosophy, and diversity, equity and inclusion, 3) copies of a maximum of 3 representative research publications, and 4) contact information for 3 (assistant level applicants) – 5 (associate/full level applicants) references.  All other inquiries may be directed to Dr. Valeriy Ivanov, the Search Committee Chair, ivanov@umich.edu.  Applications are requested by December 15, 2018, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Department of Architectural Engineering (AE) at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) invites applications for multiple anticipated full-time, tenure-track faculty positions open to all ranks. Co-hires with other departments and institutes within Penn State will be considered commensurate with the candidates’ expertise.

Emphasis on Smart and Connected Systems: The candidates should have expertise in improving the design, construction, operation and maintenance of smart and connected buildings and communities. Successful candidates will have deep knowledge of building systems and the potential to integrate perspectives from other disciplines which may include, but are not limited to, scientific computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence as applied to building process integration, distributed energy and smart grids, cyber-physical systems, and integrated delivery.

Emphasis on Interactions between Buildings and People: The candidate should have expertise in improving the understanding of the dynamic relationships between buildings and their occupants, stakeholders, and design participants. Successful candidates will have deep knowledge of social and behavioral science methodologies as applied to the design, construction and operations of buildings. We invite applications from candidates with interests in team organization for the design and construction of buildings, occupant interaction with buildings, the effects of indoor environmental quality on occupant health, well-being, and productivity, and human-technology interaction.

Emphasis on Advancement of Building Materials: The candidate should have expertise in emerging building materials and processes through the adaptation and integration of advanced computational and/or experimental technologies. Successful candidates will have deep knowledge of predictive modeling, prototyping, experimental validation and iterative mathematical approaches for the design of new building materials to improve building performance and constructability.

Development of an externally funded interdisciplinary research program, supervision of graduate students conducting research, and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are requirements of the positions. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in architectural engineering or a closely related discipline.

The candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to existing interdisciplinary university-wide organizations, including the Sustainability Institute, Social Science Research Institute, Materials Research Institute, the Applied Research Laboratory, and the Penn State Navy Yard Living Laboratory, among others. Review of applications will begin on November 13, 2018 and continue until the positions are filled.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date is August 2019. Applications should include cover letter, full curriculum vitae, statement of professional interests addressing both teaching and research, and contact information for three references. Please choose one of the three emphasis categories noted above and designate it in the first paragraph of your cover letter. More information about the department is available at www.ae.psu.edu.

Inquiries can be directed to Professor M. Kevin Parfitt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Architectural Engineering, 104 Engineering Unit A, University Park, PA 16802; email: mkp@psu.edu; telephone: 814-863-3244.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2019. The search is open for an Assistant Professor appointment. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field is required.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of innovation and creativity in research addressing important and emerging topics in civil engineering. Interest areas include, but are not limited to, innovative structural systems, materials, mechanics, hazards and risk. We are particularly interested in research that addresses infrastructure challenges in cities and the urban environment; past, present and future. Candidates must have the ability and motivation to develop a vigorous independent research program and to participate in collaborative efforts of the faculty.

The department has strong undergraduate and graduate programs in both civil engineering and environmental engineering. Applicants should have interest in, and competence for, teaching foundational undergraduate and advanced graduate courses in CEE. The CEE department has strong ties with other departments, centers, and institutes at Princeton that focus on urban studies, architecture, art and archeology, energy, environment, and materials science; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop initiatives that establish and strengthen such connections.

The department is committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8886 and should submit their application cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, separate statements of research and teaching vision, and up to three representative papers through the online application system. Inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Sigrid Adriaenssens (sadriaen@Princeton.EDU).

This position is subject to the university's background check policy.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2019. The search is open for an Assistant Professor appointment. A Ph.D. degree is required, in CEE, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field.

The department has a long history of innovation and creativity in research addressing important topics in civil and environmental engineering. This faculty position represents a move to connect this tradition to the emerging areas of data science, machine learning, and complexity. Examples of research scholarship for a faculty hire would be: remote sensing and computer vision of urban systems, sensors for sustainability and resilience of the built and natural environment, artificial intelligence for smart cities, cyber-physical systems, hydroinformatics, energy infrastructure and climate change adaptation. Candidates must have the ability and motivation to develop a vigorous independent research program and to participate in collaborative efforts of the faculty.

The faculty appointment would be primarily in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with the possibility for a joint appointment or association with another unit. The CEE department has strong ties with other departments, centers, and institutes at Princeton that focus on urban studies, architecture, art and archeology, energy, environment, and materials science; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop initiatives that establish and strengthen such connections. Teaching will include related foundational undergraduate and advanced graduate courses.

The department is committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8861 and should submit their application cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, separate statements of research and teaching vision, and up to three representative papers through the online application system. Inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Amilcare Porporato (aporpora@princeton.edu).

This position is subject to the university's background check policy.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2019. The search is open for Assistant, Associate and Full Professor appointments. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field is required.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University has a long history of scholarly research related to water. The current search is for faculty working at the forefront of research in water and climate and who will add strength in emerging topics and challenges in hydrologic sciences and water resources engineering. Special emphasis is given to hydroclimatology, multi-scale modeling of hydrologic processes and novel remote and in-situ sensing techniques and applications.

The department has strong undergraduate and graduate programs in both environmental engineering and civil engineering. Applicants should have interest in, and competence for, teaching foundational undergraduate and advanced graduate courses in CEE. Candidates must have the ability and motivation to develop a vigorous independent research program and to participate in collaborative efforts of the faculty. The CEE department has strong ties with other departments, centers, and institutes at Princeton that focus on urban research, architecture, energy, environment, and materials science; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop initiatives that establish and strengthen such connections.

The department is committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8841 and should submit their application cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, separate statements of research and teaching vision, and up to three representative papers through the online application system. Inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. James Smith (jsmith@Princeton.EDU).

This position is subject to the university's background check policy.

As part of a strategic initiative in the area of Urban Engineering, Northeastern University seeks faculty candidates for tenured or tenure-track appointments at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the area of Automation in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Interested candidates may be considered for joint appointments with other departments commensurate with their areas of expertise. The department is in the midst of a significant, multi-year expansion in size and scope, including faculty, facilities, and programs within several disciplines and across disciplinary boundaries.

Advances in automation technologies, fueled by developments in sensors and actuators, IoT, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and information theory, have the potential to significantly impact the planning, design, operations, and control of Civil and Environmental Systems. We are looking for individuals with the passion to develop a research and educational program in this emerging area. Examples of application domains of interest include autonomous mobility systems and services; construction automation (e.g., robotic assembly, maintenance/repair of the built environment); robotic/swarm mapping for environmental site assessment; and AI-based process automation and context aware computing (e.g., for tasks undertaken in risky or hazardous environments). Applicants should have a broad background in fields such as sensors, robotics, intelligent control, data analytics, AI, and machine learning, applied to areas in the Civil and Environmental Engineering domain.

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a proven ability to develop and sustain a research program with emphasis on interdisciplinary and translational research, teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, and be active, recognized leaders in their discipline.

Candidates should be committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which are central to a Northeastern University education.

As part of a strategic initiative in the areas of Urban Coastal Sustainability and Environmental Health, Northeastern University seeks faculty candidates for tenured or tenure-track appointments at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering across the broad area of Engineering at the Human-Natural Interface: Environmental Bioprocess, Air/Atmospheric, and Coastal Systems. Interested candidates may be considered for joint appointments in other departments commensurate with their areas of expertise. We seek candidates in three areas, including candidates at the intersection of these areas:

• Environmental Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
• Sustainability and Resilience of Urban Coastal Systems
• Air and Atmospheric Systems Engineering

Candidates should have an interdisciplinary background in a combination of civil/environmental engineering, atmospheric physics/chemistry, environmental health, climate modeling, computational sciences, machine learning, or similar fields.

The hiring efforts at Northeastern University seek to foster education and research across disciplinary boundaries. Through these hires we aim to create a signature effort at the interface of the built and biological environments that will foster adaptation of urban living to inevitable global change. The successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a proven ability to sustain a research program with emphasis on interdisciplinary and translational research, teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, and be active, recognized leaders in their disciplines. Candidates should be committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which are central to a Northeastern University education.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University (Ithaca campus) seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in the area of sustainable subsurface energy systems. Preference will be given to candidates with core expertise in geomechanics and/or multiphase, geochemically active fluid flow through porous media; though other distinguished candidates, with more general expertise in solid and structural mechanics, are also encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates would focus their expertise on fundamental study supporting sustainable solutions for engineered subsurface energy applications, such as engineered geothermal systems, CO2 sequestration, and unconventional oil and gas operations, with an emphasis on understanding and managing the environmental impacts of the technologies. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop a distinguished research program focused on the intersection of energy technologies and fundamental understanding of subsurface processes. The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. and will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curricula within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply: Application materials must be submitted on-line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12179

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering and the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology are seeking applications for a faculty position in the area of space habitat systems. The position is expected to be a joint appointment between both schools. Multidisciplinary collaboration with related research groups and colleges at Georgia Tech is highly encouraged. Appointments at all levels will be considered for qualified candidates.

Exciting challenges await the next generation of research engineers and scientists to create long duration human habitation systems for planetary and deep space exploration. A broad spectrum of challenges is encompassed, such as: space habitat structural design and construction, remote surface vehicles and exploration, in situ resource utilization, and human life support and supply systems. Design of structures in the extreme conditions of deep space provides unique opportunities in terms of new problems for mechanics and new challenges for structural design and engineering. The successful candidate will be an expert in structural engineering and mechanics who will make a connection between civil and aerospace engineering disciplines. We are particularly interested in the design and analysis of novel structures that can withstand the extreme conditions of outer space. The candidate’s potential for career impact, growth, and creativity will be considered in addition to their specific area of expertise. We seek outstanding individuals who will conduct impactful research, teach graduate and undergraduate students, and create and sustain innovative programs to solve modern problems in space exploration. A demonstrated ability to conduct research and a strong commitment to education are required.

The search committee requests that application packages be submitted in one pdf file to ae-facsearch@aerospace.gatech.edu. Application package should be labeled Job ID #SHS18 and include a cover letter, two-page research and teaching statements, a detailed resume including a list of research publications, and the names and contact information of four professional references. Applications will be continuously accepted until the position is filled; however, to receive full consideration please apply by January 1, 2019. Candidates must have received their doctorate in a relevant field by the start of employment. The start date is negotiable but the anticipated start is August 2019.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, announces the opening of multiple tenure-track faculty positions in several areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The School is seeking to expand its research and teaching expertise in core areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as in interdisciplinary areas that address global grand challenges. Preference will be given to candidates at the assistant professor level, but exceptional candidates in any area and at the associate professor or professor level will be considered.

Structural Engineering Mechanics and Materials: Faculty candidates are sought in the following areas: behavior and design of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete and masonry structures; experimental testing and modeling of large-scale structures, including structures and materials with infrastructure applications; behavior, experimental validation and design of structures with tailored properties, e.g., acoustic, thermal; wave propagation, with applications in earthquake engineering and in other areas of Civil Engineering structures.

Water Resources Engineering: Faculty candidates are sought in the areas of hydraulic engineering and environmental fluid mechanics with particular interest in large-scale experimental research on water-related infrastructure using the laboratory facilities and instrumentation of the Dalton Family Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory and the Donovan Hydraulics Teaching Laboratory at Georgia Tech. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, river sediment transport, contaminant fate in the natural water environment, hydraulic structures for water resources management, computational fluid dynamics combined with experimental fluid mechanics and hydraulics, and adaptation of water infrastructure systems to climate change.

Candidates should have completed a doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field by August 15, 2019, and will have either demonstrated, or shown a clear potential, for creative and independent research that would lead to a strong, extramurally funded research program and national and international recognition. A background check must be completed prior to employment. The teaching assignment will include both undergraduate and graduate courses. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2018. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of research interests, one-page statement of teaching experience and interests, and names/contact information of four references in a single PDF file to: FacultySearch@ce.gatech.edu. Please format the file name as {lastname, initials}_Faculty_Search_App.pdf and include “CEE Faculty Search” and your area of specialization (e.g., “Structures”) in the subject line of the e-mail.