Assistant or Associate Professor in Aerospace Engineering

Company: Columbia University
Location: New York
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

The Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank (without tenure, but on tenure-track) in the broad field of Aerospace Engineering. The appointment will be held in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with a possible joint appointment in other SEAS departments. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to: spacecraft design and engineering, autonomous flight systems, smart/adaptive materials for aerospace systems, generative AI for aerospace systems, remote sensing and communications, hypersonic fluid dynamics and control, advanced and sustainable propulsion systems, extraterrestrial exploration, and life support systems. Aerospace systems of interest range from spacecraft and satellites to commercial transportation, EVTOLS, drones, and novel flight systems. Candidates are additionally encouraged to consider the intersection of their proposed areas of research with departmental and school-wide initiatives relating to energy and sustainability, biomechanics, nano/micro technology, engineering and medicine, and artificial intelligence.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent by the starting date of the appointment. Applicants for this position must demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively, and lead the development of a new Aerospace Engineering program within the school. The school is especially interested in candidates who will contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the excellence and diversity of the academic community.Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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