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Posting Number: 0621871 Position Type: Teaching and Research Faculty Employment Posting Category: Faculty Type of Application:
(required to apply for this posting) Candidate Profile Organization (Position Organization): 31345 EN-Mech/Aero Engr Dept Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Location: Charlottesville Working Title: Research Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Academic General Faculty) Anticipated Hiring Range: Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No End Date of Position: Posting Date: 10-23-2017 Posting Summary:
Click here for an example. The Rotating Machinery and Controls (ROMAC) Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for a Research Professor. Rank will be determined by candidate's experience and qualifications. ROMAC is an industrial research consortium which performs research in a broad range of application areas related to turbomachinery. The individual will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of faculty, graduate students and research professionals.

Duties include directing graduate student research, leading the development of new computational methods based on a combination of commercial software and in-house development software. The successful candidate will interact with representatives from the ROMAC member companies, and will attend professional meetings, give presentations at conferences as well as at ROMAC's Annual meeting, publish journal articles, and develop successful funding proposals.

Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with a strong background and experience in turbomachinery. Knowledge and experience in specific subjects such as rotor dynamics, bearings, seals, and computational modeling of rotating machinery is required. Industrial experience in the field of turbomachinery is desirable. The successful candidate will also have a strong publication record.

US News and World Report constantly ranks UVA among the top 3 public universities in the nation and the top 30 among all universities, public and private. Charlottesville is frequently cited as one of the best cities in which to live and work, with Richmond and Washington DC only 70 and 110 miles away. More information about Charlottesville, UVA, faculty benefits, dual careers, and other topics can be found at the Faculty and Candidate Guide: http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html

To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search for posting 0621871. Complete a Candidate Profile online; attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page letter of research interest, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Houston Wood at hgw9p@virginia.edu Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Jackie Slaughter-Scott at jls5bc@virginia.edu.

With one of the highest graduation rates of minority undergraduate students and one of the highest percentages of women engineering students among public universities, the University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. UVA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We welcome nominations of and applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also welcome others who would bring additional dimensions of diversity to the university's research and teaching mission. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.

This position is restricted and contingent upon the continuation of funding. Closing Date: Open Until Filled Required Applicant Documents: CV / Resume
Cover Letter
Contact information for 3 References - name, email, phone
Statement of Research Interest E-mail a Friend: jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=82959 function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Faculty, Professional Research Staff and University Staff - Executive

Tenure Status: Tenure Ineligible, Expectation of Continued Employment possible Rank: Open Rank Appointment Type: Teaching and Research Academic Year for Position? (e.g. 2015) 2018 Employment Conditions for Faculty function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - Operational & Administrative (O&A), Managerial & Professional (M&P)

Area of Interest: Engineering Technology and Administration FLSA Exemption Status:
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(format: xx.xxxx) 40 Number of Months/Year: 12 EO/AA Statement: The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Optional Applicant Documents: function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - O&A or M&P - QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION Required Education

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Degree Requirements Analysis Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field Preferred Education

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(Entries to the right will appear in the posting for this position.) EXPERIENCE Required Experience

What is the minimum level of relevant experience required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position? Choose one. Considerable - 4 to 7 years If any experience is required, please specify kind of experience: Candidate must have a strong background and experience in turbomachinery. Knowledge and experience in specific subjects such as rotor dynamics, bearings, seals, and computational modeling of rotating machinery is required. The successful candidate will also have a strong publication record. Preferred Experience

What is the minimum level of relevant experience preferred to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position? Choose one. Considerable - 4 to 7 years If any experience is preferred, please specify kind of experience: Industrial experience in the field of turbomachinery is desirable. LICENSE or CERTIFICATION If yes, what is the required License or Certification. If yes, what is the preferred License or Certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Required Computer Applications: Preferred Computer Applications: function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - O&A or M&P - EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment Conditions: Drug Testing Required?

(Typically positions involved in patient contact, mass transportation or law enforcement are included) No Is this position eligible for Telecommuting? Yes Is this position eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule? Yes function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;}