Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanics for Extreme Conditions
Northwestern University
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Work
- On-site in Evanston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
Department: MCC Mechanical Engineering
Position: Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanics for Extreme Conditions
About the Role
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek candidates who employ cutting-edge experimental, theoretical, or computational methods to address challenging problems associated with mechanics and materials under extreme conditions and environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Address challenging problems associated with mechanics and materials under extreme conditions and environments, including extreme temperature, pressure, and mechanical loading or impact.
- Conduct research in areas of specialization such as:
- Composites and structures
- Interfacial and surface science
- High-Reynolds-number chemically reacting or multiphase flows
- Advanced manufacturing
- Energy generation, storage, and utilization
- All within the context of space and other extreme environments.
- Employ research approaches including:
- Quantum and exascale computing
- High-throughput automated experiments
- Multiscale, multiphysics analysis
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Earned PhD or near completion of doctoral studies in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related fields.
- Demonstrated research potential.
Compensation
- Assistant Professor: $133,000 – $143,000 (nine-month academic appointment)
- Associate Professor: $145,000 – $158,000 (nine-month academic appointment)
- Base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.
- Sponsorship for an H-1B visa may be available for qualified candidates.
Application Instructions
- Upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, and the names and contact information for three to five references.
- In the cover letter, summarize qualifications in developing research in target areas of specialization.
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
- For full consideration, all materials including reference letters should be received by November 30, 2026.
- Submit applications exclusively via the web interface: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/mechanical/careers/
Application Preparation Notes
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission.
- Prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files.
- Ensure all information is entered correctly and accurately, as there will be no opportunity for online revision after submission.
- Prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; they will be contacted directly by the online system to upload their letters.
- All required fields in the application form must be filled before submitting.
- Incomplete applications cannot be saved.