Advanced Materials Faculty Positions – All Ranks

About the role

The College of Engineering at the University of Miami seeks nominations and applications for multiple tenured or tenure‑track faculty positions in Advanced Materials at all academic ranks. Appointments may be made in Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with opportunities for joint appointments across the university.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research program in advanced materials, covering structural and functional materials.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science, engineering, and related topics.
• Mentor graduate students and post‑doctoral researchers.
• Secure external funding and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to departmental service and university‑wide strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in chemical, materials, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong record of scholarly research and publications.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching and student mentorship.
• Preference for mid‑career candidates; senior faculty expected to provide leadership.

Required skills

• Computational modeling
• Simulation for catalysis and energy applications
• High‑throughput materials discovery
• Data science
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Design optimization
• Molecular dynamics
• Additive manufacturing
• Polymer composites
• Ceramics
• Laser powder‑bed fusion
• Materials synthesis
• Catalysis
• Energy storage

What we offer

• Tenure‑track or tenured faculty appointment with competitive salary and benefits.
• State‑of‑the‑art research facilities and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary research across the university.