Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Materials Engineering Position at Auburn University

Materials Engineering at Auburn University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. Exceptional candidates working in any area of materials science and engineering will receive full consideration. Candidates with expertise in AI-enabled materials synthesis and characterization, autonomous or self-driving laboratories for materials discovery, high-throughput experimentation, data-driven materials design, computational materials science, quantum materials and technologies, and advanced manufacturing are particularly encouraged to apply.

Auburn University is an R1 land-grant institution with more than 35,000 students, located in the vibrant college town of Auburn in eastern Alabama. Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 50 public universities in the United States, Auburn offers a rich academic environment with more than 150 graduate degree programs across 12 colleges. Auburn's Materials Engineering program, housed within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, advances research, education, and industrial engagement across the full breadth of materials science and engineering.

The program has established strengths in smart materials and sensing, electronic and magnetic materials, high-temperature materials and high-entropy alloys, nanocomposites, biomaterials and polymers, computational materials science, and AI-driven materials discovery. Further details are available at the MATL website.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to contribute to the department's growth by developing a strong, externally funded research program, collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects, disseminating research through scholarly publications, mentoring graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and being involved in service to the department and the profession. Excellent communication skills and a high level of personal motivation are required.

Candidates will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. Applicants at the Associate and Full Professor levels must have active, nationally or internationally recognized research programs.

The successful candidate must be professionally trained in materials science and engineering or a closely related field and hold a Ph.D. from an accredited institution at the time of employment. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Review of applications will begin on Aug 10, 2026, and continue until a successful candidate has been identified. Applicants should combine into one document and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae under the "Resume Upload" section (maximum file size: 5MB). All other documents should be uploaded under "Additional Documents." This includes a (1) concise statement of research vision, (2) a concise statement of teaching philosophy, (3) transcripts (can be unofficial), and (4) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

Submission of teaching portfolio and evaluations is optional but encouraged. (12MB maximum).

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• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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