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　　We're committed to bringing passion and energy to Colorado School ofMines.Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Computational FluidDynamics Specialization

　　The OpportunityThe Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the Colorado School of Mines(Mines) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor inMechanical Engineering with a focus in computational fluid dynamics. Thisposition is an integral part of Mines' strategic effort to support andexpand core research strengths in Earth, Energy, and Environment, andsupport research and teaching efforts in the ME Department. The idealcandidate will use high-performance computing/algorithms to exploremulti-physics flows. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limitedto

　　Multiphase flows, reacting flows, and flows through porous media;

　　Fluency with commercial and open-source CFD codes;

　　Energy conversion, renewable energy, electrochemical systems, advancedwater treatment, and additive manufacturing;

　　The successful candidate should be able to articulate a compelling vision forbuilding successful externally funded research and teaching programs thatconnect to ongoing work at Mines and to national research priorities in theseareas. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a potential forexcellence in the training of future STEM leaders to address pressingenergy-related challenges at the regional, national, and global level.This position will contribute to Mines' interdisciplinary research cultureand mission as a top-of-mind, first-choice school for students, public andprivate partners, and faculty and staff. Faculty will have the opportunityto collaborate with colleagues across campus, including other departmentsand interdisciplinary programs such as Mines' Hydrologic Science andEngineering Program, Materials Science Program, and Advanced EnergySystems Program. Faculty will also benefit from exciting opportunities tocollaborate and interface with regional partners, including federal labs(NREL, NIST), and international industry partners.

　　The position is anticipated to begin in August 2024. For further informationabout the position, please contact the search chair, Professor NealSullivan at [email protected].

　　Responsibilities

　　Develop and deliver course materials to undergraduate and graduate students inMechanical Engineering in traditional, hybrid, and onlineplatforms.Potential courses include but are not limited to commercial and /or fundamental CFD, turbulence, multi-phase flows, flow through porousmedia, and advanced thermal-fluid systems.

　　Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

　　Cultivate and promote an inclusive and diverse Mines community throughrecruiting, mentorship, and service.

　　Establish and/or maintain a high-quality publication record.

　　Develop a strong, active, and externally funded research program thatleads to high-quality scholarly publications.

　　Contribute institutionally and professionally through active service.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from anaccredited program by the time the appointment begins;

　　Scholarly activity and potential for research excellence in the broad area ofcomputational fluid dynamics, as evidenced by publications and/orconference presentations;

　　Evidence of the ability or potential to support excellent teaching andcurriculum development in Mechanical Engineering at both the undergraduate andgraduate levels;

　　Evidence of ability or potential to connect best practices in diversity,inclusion, and accessibility to professional practice at Mines to createresearch and learning environments where all can succeed;

　　General pedagogical knowledge (how to teach), pedagogical contentknowledge (how to teach a specific discipline), and ability t useinstructional technology for effective teaching;

　　Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Post-doctoral research experience and accomplishments in academic, researchlab, and/or industry, as demonstrated by publication record;

　　Demonstrated success in external funding;

　　Demonstrated teaching ability at the university level;

　　Commitment to collaborate across campus and contribute to service in the broadarea of sustainable energy, including renewable energy and energy storage.

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