The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in dynamics, systems and controls.  We anticipate filling the position at the Assistant Professor level; applications at other levels will be considered.  Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

We seek outstanding theoretical and/or applied applicants in areas such as:  robotics, vehicles, and autonomous systems; aerospace systems; networked and embedded systems in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering; MEMS; and bioinspired controls.  Current research in the group has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary problems extending beyond group and department boundaries with clear ties to significant mechanical or aerospace applications.  Faculty have opportunities to collaborate with university programs including the IGERT Program on Nonlinear Systems; the Cornell Center for Advanced Computing; and the Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility. 

The Sibley School, and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate attractive to students of all races, nationalities and genders.  We strongly encourage women and under-represented minorities to apply. 

Applicants must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field, must have demonstrated an ability to conduct outstanding research, and must show promise for leadership in the field and excellent teaching. 

Please submit an application on line, at https://fast.mae.cornell.edu/.  All applications received by January 15, 2008 will receive full consideration.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.  

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.