Assistant Professor

UNC Charlotte

Full-Time
Closes on Saturday, December 26, 2026

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is currently seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position with research expertise in solid mechanics and mechanics of materials, and an expected start date of August 2027. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Mechanics of materials in extreme environments
  • Nonlinear, multiscale, and multiphysics mechanics
  • Mechanics of advanced composites, architected and multifunctional materials, and adaptive structures
  • Structural integrity, reliability, and predictive lifetime modeling.

Candidates working at the intersection of mechanics and emerging technologies are particularly encouraged to apply, including those developing scientific machine learning, quantum computing algorithms, advanced numerical methods, and full-field or in-situ experimental techniques. Relevant applications may include aerospace and hypersonic structures, energy systems, materials for nuclear and fusion technologies, and materials and structures subjected to extreme loading or environmental conditions.
UNC Charlotte
Assistant Professor - 180630