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AY2025-2026 - 50153: Research Assistant Professor - Advanced Manufacturing Operations
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Position Number: 5991778
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

AY2025-2026 - 50153: Research Assistant Professor - Advanced Manufacturing Operations
Lyle School of Engineering

Location: Dallas, TX
Open Date: Feb 07, 2025

Description:
The Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing (CDHAM) at SMU is a dynamic and highly skilled Research Assistant Professor to lead and support the center's advanced manufacturing operations. This role involves hands-on management of manufacturing machinery and equipment, providing technical support for research projects, and contributing to the daily operations of the center. It also plays a critical role in proposal development, contributing to research initiatives and fostering industry partnerships to drive innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing, digital twin technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, the position will involve teaching courses in manufacturing-related areas, supporting curriculum development and student engagement. The exact number of courses required to teach will be specified in the details of the contract. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 15, 2025, however, the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Proposed start date is April 1, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Support and Industry Collaboration: Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and execution of research projects. Assist with tours of CDHAM facilities for visiting industry partners, showcasing the center's capabilities and fostering collaborations.

Educational Support: Assist CDHAM and the Mechanical Engineering Department with educational needs and course delivery in manufacturing-related areas.

Student Supervision and Mentorship: Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students working on research projects at CDHAM, providing the necessary guidance and support for their success. This includes advising on research projects and assisting with problem-solving.

Collaborative Research and Innovation Support: Collaborate closely with CDHAM's co-executive directors, faculty, and research staff to support the center's research goals. Contribute to the direction and innovation of projects, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge developments, as well as academic and industry standards.

Operation Management and Support: Manage the day-to-day operations of CDHAM, including machinery and equipment, to promote optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols. Oversee and manage, equipment, tools, and supplies ensuring the availability of necessary resources for research and operational activities.

SMU Values: We seek colleagues who eagerly embrace SMU's central values of intellectual diversity, academic freedom, and the cultivation of cultural intelligence to teach, lead, and collaborate effectively with our students, colleagues, and stakeholders regardless of their backgrounds.

All applications should be submitted through Interfolio.

Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must possess a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. Proficiency in engineering software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python. Hands-on experience with the operation, and maintenance of manufacturing machinery and equipment and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, faculty, and industry partners. Strong organizational skills with experience managing supplies, inventory, and operational tasks. The ability to mentor and supervise students in a research environment. Familiarity with Digital Twin, and AI technologies is a plus.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/162616

Candidates are required to submit with their application a cover letter that includes research and teaching statements, a statement of leadership background and philosophy, Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Successful candidates will also present a vision for continued growth and development of the department. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by March 17th, 2025. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled and will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for this position is negotiable, but the desired start date is August 1, 2025.

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