The Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering. Early-career researchers with a focus on Aerospace Engineering and innovative work in all areas of Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply. Applicants who complement existing Duke MEMS strengths in aeroelasticity and unsteady aerodynamics, experimental and theoretical fluid mechanics, nonlinear dynamics and stability, and control of fluid and structural systems are especially encouraged. Distinguished scholars at mid-career may also be considered. Information on the multidisciplinary research and teaching in MEMS can be found at https://mems.duke.edu/.
Position ID: Duke-MEMS-APDEPT [#32522]
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Durham, North Carolina 27701, United States of America [map]
Subject Areas: Engineering / Aeronautics and Astronautics; Engineering
Appl Deadline: posted 2026/08/27, listed until 2027/06/30
Interested candidates should submit the following by December 1, 2026:
- Cover letter (with contact information)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement (no more than 3 pages) including past research accomplishments, future research plans, and past experiences demonstrating commitment to community building and outreach
- Teaching and mentoring statement (no more than 3 pages) describing teaching philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching, and past experiences promoting and supporting community building and outreach
- List of three to five references who will provide letters on behalf of the candidate (letters will not be requested until after the first round of application evaluations)
Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Applicants must apply through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive priority attention. All applications received past this date will be considered until the positions are filled.
Do you have questions about the search? We can help – please send questions via email to the search committee chair at earl.dowell@duke.edu.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses)
Submit items online at this website to complete your application, and anything else requested in the position description.
Questions: Please send questions via email to the search committee chair at earl.dowell@duke.edu.
Further Info:
919-660-5310
Duke University
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Box 90300
Durham, NC 27708