Faculty Position Posting Number 090496

The Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) at Virginia Tech seeks applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. The ideal candidate is expected to conduct innovative research in one or more fields of experimental mechanics including dynamics, solid mechanics or fluid mechanics. Most importantly, ESM faculty members are expected to have a broad scholarly interest in engineering with a special emphasis on the fundamental mechanics.

A doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant area of science or engineering is required. Interest in developing or interfacing experimental mechanics measurements and analysis procedures within the domain of energy, (e.g., fuel cells, renewable energy, energy conversion, clean energy, or energy storage) or biology (e.g., cellular mechanics,soft tissue mechanics, macromolecular biology, biodynamics, or biofluids) is an asset. Senior applicants must have a distinguished scholarly record with international visibility. Prior experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team is desirable, since such research is highly valued in ESM. Additional information about Virginia Tech (www.vt.edu), the College of Engineering (www.eng.vt.edu), the ESM Department (http://www.esm.vt.edu) and the town of Blacksburg (www.blacksburg.va.us) is available online.

Applicants should apply at www.jobs.vt.edu to posting number 090496 and include a resume, a letter addressing the above requirements, and the names of at least five references. The initial review of applications will begin on September 15,2009, and will continue until October 1, 2009.

Virginia Tech is committed to the principle of diversity and seeks a broad and diverse spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Anne-Marie Bracken, brackena@vt.edu, 540-23-3243. Virginia Tech is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award (www.advance.vt.edu) to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.