Job Summary
The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute UTARI a universitylevel applied research organization operating out of the Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for an assistant professor of research for a 9month Academic Professional Track APT position in the field of Manufacturing. We seek an experienced researcher who complements the interdisciplinary nature of the UTARI research groups. Ideal candidates will have strong records of research in areas such as additive manufacturing manufacturing sustainability cyberphysical systems & smart manufacturing manufacturing automation and industrial internet of things for manufacturing environments. They will also have a record demonstrating a high likelihood of continued research success. In addition to research responsibilities the employee will be opportunistic in collaborating with local manufacturing communities and industry partners to understand develop and deliver workforce development programs that address the resource needs of the regional manufacturing sector.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the research faculty is to engage actively in research with the faculty and fulltime research staff at UTARI as well as in collaboration with other relevant departments and centers at UTA including the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center TMAC . This role includes conducting research leading to publications and participating in the development and submission of related research grant proposals in the area of Manufacturing applications.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Mechanical Industrial or Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with at least 5 years of experience and a record of funded research as PI and CoPI as well as scholarly activity in the expected research areas.