Tenure-track Faculty Positions

Company Description

The School of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, offers a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Biomechanics, and a double-degree B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and Earth Sciences with a minor in Environmental Sciences. It also offers M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, and M.Sc. in Systems Engineering, with/without an M.Sc. thesis. We are also a leading research institution offering Ph.D. and post-doctoral education and research.

The role of mechanical engineers is continuously revitalizing. The education of mechanical engineers allows them to participate in a large variety of activities, including research and development, design, manufacturing, engineering management, and maintenance. In addition to the classic discipline of mechanical engineering, the primary education of mechanical engineering allows mechanical engineering graduates to work in a broad range of disciplines including aerospace engineering, marine engineering, nuclear engineering, civil engineering, material science, environmental engineering, mechatronics and robotics, electronic packaging, computer engineering, and bio-medical engineering.

Many forecasts about leading technologies for the coming years include:

• Nanotechnology
• Robotics
• Alternative energy sources
• Environment
• Bio-engineering

These and other topics studied and developed in mechanical engineering are expected to contribute substantially to our quality of life, economy, and security. They also support other popular technologies, such as computer engineering. For example, the problems related to developing faster processors are related to material science, manufacturing processes, and heat transfer, all classic mechanical engineering topics. Mechanical engineering is, therefore, a fundamental discipline for new and exciting technologies.

The development of computers significantly influences mechanical engineering. Computers operate cars, planes, ships, robots, manufacturing tools, power plants, air-conditioning systems, and even structures such as bridges, dams, and buildings. Computers control many industrial processes and support a growing part of design and development processes. The areas of mechatronics and robotics that integrate mechanics, electronics, and computers are also a by-product of the increasing importance of computers in our lives.

The up-to-date study program and advanced education and research laboratories allow students to acquire knowledge in these areas and be prepared to deal with, participate in, and contribute to their future developments.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for Tenure-track Faculty Positions at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv-Yafo. The role involves conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and engaging in academic collaborations and activities.

Qualifications

• Research, Teaching, and Advising skills
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage in academic collaborations and activities
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated research contributions and publications
• Experience in teaching at the university level
• Membership in relevant professional organizations

Call for Tenure-track Faculty PositionsThe School of Mechanical Engineering (ME) in the Faculty of Engineering at Tel-Aviv University, Israel, invites exceptional faculty candidates to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the senior-lecturer (assistant-professor) or the associate professor levels, commensurate with qualifications. This call is open-ended. 

The School of ME is committed to outstanding research and teaching. Our research and teaching areas cover the broad field of mechanical engineering, including diverse multidisciplinary research in solids, fluids, energy, biomechanics, engineering systems, design methodologies, environmental engineering, robotics, control, materials, and alternative energy. The School currently has 28 full-time faculty, 15 active emeritus faculty, 20 external lecturers from the industry and national research institutes, and 15 post-doctoral researchers. The growing student body comprises about 1000 students, of which 650 are undergraduates and 350 are MS or PhD graduates. More information about our ME School is available at

https://en-engineering.tau.ac.il/School-of-Mechanical-Engineering/main

Qualifications: Candidates with a strong background in all areas of Mechanical Engineering or related fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A post-doctoral research experience abroad is strongly encouraged. The successful applicant will be expected to provide high-quality teaching and develop an externally funded innovative research program.

Instructions:  Applicants should submit the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae

• Research Statement

• Teaching Statement

• Names and contact of at least four professional references who know or have collaborated with the applicant

• Names and contact of at least four professional references. These are renowned people in the field with whom the applicant has no prior collaboration

A complete application package should be sent electronically in a pdf format to:

Prof. Alexander[Alex] Liberzon

Head, School of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

E-Mail: mehead@tauex.tau.ac.il