Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Engineering Design
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Engineering Design)
Entity: CSE - College of Science and Engineering
Department/Center: Mechanical Engineering
About HBKUHamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research-intensive University, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.
Doha is the home of Education City (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), a dedicated campus devoted to research and education. In addition to HBKU, the Education City campus hosts other academic institutions, including Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Northwestern University, and Georgetown University. Education City has significantly contributed to the development of post-secondary education and cultural growth in Qatar.
About The College Of Science And EngineeringThe College of Science and Engineering (CSE) currently offers the largest selection of undergraduate and graduate programs within the university and aspires to be a leading college committed to excellence in research and education with a major emphasis on innovative teaching and interdisciplinary research and scholarship. CSE offers 4 undergraduate majors in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, and several MS and PhD degrees in sustainable energy and environment, ICT, and Engineering Management and Decision Sciences.
CSE faculty members are internationally recognized for pursuing high-impact research addressing societal and economic needs in Qatar and globally.
The Mechanical Engineering Program at the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), HBKU, is seeking applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is in the general area of Engineering Design, with preference given to candidates who have expertise in data-driven and AI-augmented design methods, model-based design for complex products, design for smart and resilient systems, human-centered and bio-inspired design, sustainable and circular design, and design for reliability, safety, and high performance under extreme environments.
Candidates with expertise in integrated virtual-physical design workflows, as well as those who advance innovative engineering design education through project-based learning, multidisciplinary design experiences, and entrepreneurship-oriented curricula, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Outstanding candidates with exceptional research and academic records may be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level.
Job Description- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering and Engineering Design
- Develop a strong, externally funded research program related to engineering design
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations and foster partnerships within CSE and HBKU
- Collaborate with industry and government stakeholders to advance Qatar’s national goals
- Contribute to curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels by integrating modern design tools
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students
- Supervise senior design projects & student capstone teams
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers
- Provide services to the Division, College, the University, and the Profession by serving on committees and contributing to key initiatives
- Contribute to the broader research and innovation ecosystem at HBKU
- A Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in higher education, research institutions or industry (more years of experience are required for candidates who may be considered at the Associate Professor rank)
- Demonstrated scholarly record, with a relevant Ph.D. dissertation and publications in…
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