Purdue Engineering invites applications for a tenured/tenure track position at all ranks (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). The COE recently launched a Purdue Engineering Initiative in Defense Innovations, to address current and near-future relevant multidisciplinary research and workforce education needs to support U.S. national security and defense. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise related to relevant Defense-related fields, including but not limited to directed energy, hypersonics, integrated sensing, electronic warfare, energetic materials, propulsion, space technology, microelectronics, cybersecurity, biotechnology, quantum science, future generation wireless technology, advanced materials, trusted AI and autonomy, integrated network systems-of-systems, human-machine interfaces. US citizenship is not required to apply for this position; however, many of the externally funded national defense-related research opportunities require US citizenship and may also require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance.Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline to their research area by the employment start date and demonstrate potential to build an independent research program, as well as potential to educate and mentor students. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels. While the focus in this search is on candidates with potential tenure homes appointments in the Schools of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, applicants interested in other engineering schools are welcome to apply.

Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of pre-eminence. According to the latest US News and World Report's disciplinary graduate program rankings, Purdue Engineering has 3 disciplines ranked in the top 5 in the country and 10 in the top 10. Purdue Engineering as a whole is ranked 3rd for online graduate engineering programs, 6th for graduate programs. For three years running, Purdue is ranked by the USPTO as No.2 University campus in the US in terms of annual number of US patents issued, and nearly 70% of those patents come from Purdue Engineering. The College Vision for 2030 is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.

To apply, please submit application to this site https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociateFull-Professor-in-Defense-Innovations/33837-en_US/ including (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) teaching plan, (4) research plan, and (5) names and contact information for at least 5 references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

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individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

US citizenship is not required to apply for this position; however, many of the externally funded national defense-related research opportunities require US citizenship and may also require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance.Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline to their research area by the employment start date and demonstrate potential to build an independent research program, as well as potential to educate and mentor students. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels. While the focus in this search is on candidates with potential tenure homes appointments in the Schools of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, applicants interested in other engineering schools are welcome to apply.