Tenure-track faculty position at in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Johns Hopkins University

Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins is America's first research university and home to nine world‑class academic divisions working together as one university.

Assistant Professor: $170,000 - $200,000

Associate Professor: $180,000 - $245,000

Full Professor: $200,000 - $450,000 (12‑month equivalent).

Whiting School of Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for tenure‑track or tenured faculty positions to lead the transformation of mechanical engineering through data science (DS) and artificial intelligence (AI). Scholars who advance the field through foundational contributions to DS and AI, and apply these methods to address grand challenges in mechanical engineering are sought. Candidates whose research pushes the boundaries of deep expertise in DS/AI intersecting with core mechanical engineering domains—including fluid dynamics, mechanics and materials, dynamics and controls, robotics, biomechanics and bioengineering in human health, energy systems, space engineering, planetary health, and climate resilience—are invited.

• AI‑accelerated modeling and simulation for multiphysics and multiscale problems
• Physics‑informed and hybrid learning for reduced‑order and surrogate models
• Uncertainty quantification, verification and validation, and risk‑aware decision‑making
• Learning‑enabled estimation, planning, and control for autonomous and human‑in‑the‑loop systems
• Digital twins and lifecycle analytics for complex engineered systems
• Data‑centric engineering, including sensing, data assimilation, experimental design, and streaming analytics
• Generative and inverse design with autonomous design exploration
• Edge and embedded AI for real‑time inference and control
• Foundations of trustworthy, robust, and interpretable AI for engineering decision‑making
• Agentic and agent‑based approaches
• Computer vision
• Natural language processing
• DS/AI for resilience, sustainability, and planetary health

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the start date.
• A record of research excellence and a clear vision for an independent, collaborative program in DS/AI for Mechanical Engineering.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching, mentoring, and inclusive excellence.

The Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic.

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