Below the listing of the specific departments within the College of Engineering, you will find the most current job postings.

Purdue University’s College of Engineering and School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences are seeking applications to a position in the general area of engineering and physical sciences applied to pharmaceutical products and processes.  This position is intended to support the work of the new multi-university NSF ERC on Structured Organic Particulate Systems and the interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Center.

Requirements: The selected individual will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, as well as to contribute to professional and graduate education.  Candidates should have expertise in fundamental and applied research related to the development, design, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline; have a strong academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Application:  Review of applications will begin January 5, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  For consideration, please complete the online form at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employement/Applications, and submit in electronic form, your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references.  In case of difficulties in submitting an application to this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu. 

Purdue University has openings for multiple faculty positions in the College of Engineering/Division of Construction Engineering and Management. 

Requirements: Candidates will be expected to develop a strong externally-funded research program and become involved in undergraduate and graduate instruction.  Teaching responsibilities will include core undergraduate courses in Construction Engineering Management, and development of graduate courses in specialty areas.

Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Engineering is required by the time of appointment.  Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: utilities and facilities construction in  high risk environments, infrastructure management, industrial construction, systems engineering, pipeline systems, pipeline materials, instrumentation, controls and monitoring, district heating and cooling, mechanical facilities supply and distribution systems, equipment installation testing including QA/QC, monitoring and non-destructive testing methods, disaster response and recovery, and facility management.

Application:  Review of applications will begin January 31, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Address questions to Professor Dulcy M. Abraham, Chair-Search Committee, Division of Construction Engineering and Management, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051.  All applications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employement/Applications. For information/questions regarding submission of applications, contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, Attn: Division of Construction Engineering and Management, email: ragland@purdue.edu.  In addition to a cover letter (stating the principal areas of expertise), the application must include the following: 1) a curriculum vitae with at least three professional references with address, email and phone numbers; 2) a statement on teaching (not exceeding two pages); 3) a statement on research interests (not exceeding two pages); and 4) a copy of one relevant paper.  The statements on teaching and research should illustrate relevance to construction engineering and management.

Purdue University College of Engineering and its School of Mechanical Engineering have multiple openings for exceptional faculty candidates at all levels as part of a continuing strategy to substantially grow the school and its impact.

Requirements: The successful candidate will expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering; supervise graduate students; and develop an internationally recognized research program.

Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.  Area of interest includes fluid power, supporting the NSF Engineering Research Center in Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. Application:  Review of applications will begin January 5, 2009.  Inquires can be directed to E. Dan Hirleman, William E. and Florence E. Perry Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088 or hirleman@purdue.edu.  Applications can be submitted at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employement.

Purdue University College of Engineering and its School of Mechanical Engineering have multiple openings for exceptional faculty candidates at all levels as part of a continuing strategy to substantially grow the school and its impact.

Requirements: The successful candidate will expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering; supervise graduate students; and develop an internationally recognized research program.

Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.  Area of interest includes design in mechanical engineering with emphasis on conceptual design, design theory and innovation.

Application:  Review of applications will begin January 5, 2009.  Inquires can be directed to E. Dan Hirleman, William E. and Florence E. Perry Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088 or hirleman@purdue.edu.  Applications can be submitted at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employement.

Purdue University College of Engineering and its School of Mechanical Engineering have multiple openings for exceptional faculty candidates at all levels as part of a continuing strategy to substantially grow the school and its impact.

Requirements: The successful candidate will expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering; supervise graduate students; and develop an internationally recognized research program.

Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.  Research in an interdisciplinary area focusing on biomedical and biological heat transfer and energy systems.

Application:  Review of applications will begin January 5, 2009.  Inquires can be directed to E. Dan Hirleman, William E. and Florence E. Perry Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088 or hirleman@purdue.edu.  Applications can be submitted at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employement.

Purdue University College of Engineering and its School of Mechanical Engineering have multiple openings for exceptional faculty candidates at all levels as part of a continuing strategy to substantially grow the school and its impact.

Requirements: The successful candidate will expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering; supervise graduate students; and develop an internationally recognized research program.

Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.  Research in an interdisciplinary area such as: energy; power, renewable and sustainable energy systems.

Application:  Review of applications will begin January 5, 2009.  Inquires can be directed to E. Dan Hirleman, William E. and Florence E. Perry Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088 or hirleman@purdue.edu.  Applications can be submitted at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employement.

Purdue University College of Engineering and its School of Mechanical Engineering have multiple openings for exceptional faculty candidates at all levels as part of a continuing strategy to substantially grow the school and its impact.

Requirements: The successful candidate will expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering; supervise graduate students; and develop an internationally recognized research program.

Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.  Research in an interdisciplinary area such as: engines and control systems, integrated power trains, and power generation systems.

Application:  Review of applications will begin January 5, 2009.  Inquires can be directed to E. Dan Hirleman, William E. and Florence E. Perry Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088 or hirleman@purdue.edu.  Applications can be submitted at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employement.

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for faculty position across the breadth of power engineering at all levels. 

Requirements: Perform undergraduate and graduate teaching.  Establish an externally funded, innovative research program.  Supervise masters and doctoral student research; serve on school and/or university committees.

Qualifications: PhD in electrical engineering or power engineering discipline.  Significant demonstrated research record and teaching potential in energy sources and systems (power) engineering. 

Application:  Applications will be considered as they are received, but for full consideration should arrive by March 1, 2009.  Applications should be submitted online at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  The application should consist of a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, names and contact information for at least five references, and URL’s for three to five papers.  Inquires can be sent to power_engineering@ecn.purdue.edu.

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University is seeking applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all levels. This rapidly growing school represents a major investment by Purdue and the State of Indiana to integrate engineering and the life sciences in education and research.   

Requirements: New faculty members will be expected to develop and teach graduate and undergraduate level biomedical engineering courses, develop a strong, externally funded research program, and help foster school growth.

Qualifications: Substantial teaching and research experience.  Must have a doctoral degree and a strong background in biomedical engineering.  

Application:  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a detailed resume, a description of teaching and research plans, copies of selected publications and a list of four professional references to Professor George R. Wodicka, Head, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, 206 South Martin Jischke Drive, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907-2032.   

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for faculty positions across the breadth of computer science/engineering at all levels. 

Requirements: Perform undergraduate and graduate teaching.  Establish an externally funded innovative research program. Supervise masters and doctoral student research.  Serve on school and/or university committees.

Qualifications:  PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering or peripheral discipline.  Significant demonstrated research record and teaching potential in the proposed areas of computer engineering.

Application: Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, research statement, names and contact information for at least five references, and URLs for three to five papers.  Applications should be submitted online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  Inquires can be sent to compengr@ecn.purdue.edu.  Applications will be considered as they are received, but for full consideration should arrive by February 1, 2009.

The Department of Material Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Requirements: Advise graduate and undergraduate students in the School.  Conduct innovative academic programs in education and research in the Materials field.  Teach and conduct research in his/her specialty.

Qualifications: Demonstrated abilities in research and teaching and an earned doctorate.  A clear vision for the future of the field and strong commitments to leadership in research and advising students.

Application Procedure:  Screening of applicants will begin January 10, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Submit applications online: http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications, including curriculum vitae, teaching and research plans (each 3 pages maximum), copies of up to three most relevant publications and names of three references.  For information/questions regarding application submission, contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, ATTN: Dept. Engineering Education ragland@purdue.edu.  Address questions regarding positions to Prof. Kevin Trumble, Search Chair driscol@purdue.edu .

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking to fill faculty openings. Areas of interest are: logistics and intermodal transportation, including intermodal freight logistics, dynamic supply chains, and electronic commerce and transportation.

Requirements: Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, building an externally funded, multidisciplinary research program.  

Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in an Engineering or closely related area.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your application online at http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications. The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking to fill faculty openings. Areas of interest are: development of models for human perception, motion, and behavior in speech and hearing, haptics, kinesiology, and vision; and application of these models to the design of engineering systems that interact directly with humans.  Example application areas include perceptive assistive technologies and medical decision making, vibration reduction, improved touch in manual controls, imaging systems, and acoustic environments.

Requirements: Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, building an externally funded, multidisciplinary research program.  

Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in an Engineering or closely related area.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your application online at http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications. The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking to fill faculty openings. Areas of interest are: Assistive Technology including the full range of diagnostic and treatment devices and protocols.

Requirements: Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, building an externally funded, multidisciplinary research program.  

Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in an Engineering or closely related area.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your application online at http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications. The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is seeking to fill faculty openings. Areas of interest are: all renewable energies including biomass, solar and wind, batteries, clean coal, nuclear; and issues related to energy production, distribution and use.

Requirements: Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, building an externally funded, multidisciplinary research program.  

Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in an Engineering or closely related area.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your application online at http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications. The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).

The Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering seeks outstanding individuals for new faculty positions.  Exceptional candidates for all ranks are encouraged to apply.  A preference is given to candidates in the neutronics area, outstanding candidates from other areas (for example, nuclear material science, all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, imaging and nuclear medicine, nuclear fusion, thermal-hydraulics and reactor safety) will all be considered.  Details about the School, its current faculty and research can be found at http://engineering.purdue.edu/NE/.  The School is highly ranked and is experiencing rapid growth in its student enrollment and research activities.

Requirements: Teach undergraduate, graduate courses, research, service, and mentoring activities.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or closely related discipline.  The candidates should have a distinguished record, exceptional potential for world-class research and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Procedure:  Screening of applications will begin January 5, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  For consideration, please complete the online application form at the website indicated below, and submit in electronic format your curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names and addresses of three references to: Prof. Shripad T. Revankar, Search Committee Chair, at the College of Engineering Faculty Hiring Website (Http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.)  If you cannot submit your application at this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu.

Purdue University School of Civil Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Computational Structural Mechanics. The selected candidate is expected to start prior to the Fall 2009 semester.

Requirements: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise students, both undergraduate and advanced degree; develop a strong externally-funded research program; and collaborate with other faculty members.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in civil engineering or closely related field. Applicants should have expertise in computational modeling of the behavior of infrastructure materials, components, or systems at different scales and levels of complexity.

Application Procedure:  Screening of applications will January 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests related to computational mechanics, and the names and addresses of three references.  Applications and inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Amit H. Varma, Chair, Computational Mechanics Faculty Search Committee, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Purdue University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the College of Engineering.

Requirements: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise students, both undergraduate and advanced degree; develop a strong externally-funded research program; and collaborate with other faculty members.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or closely related field. The faculty member that will fill this position is expected to focus primarily on computational multi-scale modeling and experimental studies of civil engineering materials, with an emphasis on metals. 

Application Procedure:  Screening of applications will January 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications should be sent to Computational Multi-Scale Materials Modeling Search Committee, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.  In addition to the cover letter, the application should include the following:   a Curriculum Vitae with three professional references with addresses, telephone numbers, and email; a statement of teaching (not to exceed two pages); a statement on research interests (not to exceed two pages); and a copy of a relevant journal paper where the applicant is a primary author.  Address questions regarding this position to Jason Weiss, School of Civil Engineering, Chair of the Search Committee, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position. 

Requirements: Will excel at teaching undergraduate/graduate engineering courses, engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations, and develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in engineering education.  Desired research areas include: engineering epistemologies, engineering learning mechanisms, engineering learning systems, engineering diversity and inclusiveness, and engineering education assessment.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in engineering, education, STS or closely related field is required.  Additionally candidates must hold a degree in engineering or a closely related field or have demonstrated experience in engineering education.

Application Procedure:  Screening will begin November 24, 2008 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.  Applicants should must include: cover letter,  curriculum vitae with at least four professional references with addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail; copies of representative publications; research plan statement; teaching plan for graduate and undergraduate courses in engineering education; and educational philosophy statement.  Submit applications on-line: http://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/ApplyOnline. For information/questions regarding application submission, contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, ATTN: Dept. Engineering Education, or e-mail ragland@purdue.edu. Address questions regarding positions to Prof. Phil Wankat, Search Chair wankat@purdue.edu.

Purdue University’s School of Industrial Engineering invites applications and nominations for multiple positions at all professional levels.  Outstanding candidates in all areas of Industrial Engineering, including Manufacturing and Production Systems, Operations Research, Human Factors, and related areas are encouraged to apply. 

Requirements: Research, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and provide service to the University.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in engineering, science, or a related discipline prior to the appointment.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and at least three references. Materials should be submitted electronically to: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications. If you have difficulty submitting your application to this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu.  Questions may be addressed to:  Ms. Kirsty Mac Coll, Administrative Assistant to the Faculty Search Committee, School of Industrial Engineering, E-mail: kmaccoll@purdue.edu.

The Purdue University School of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AAE) seeks outstanding individuals with a Ph.D. and a strong background relevant to aerospace engineering. 

Requirements: Currently, AAE faculty members conduct research and teaching in the broad disciplines of Aerodynamics, Aerospace Systems, Astrodynamics and Space Applications, Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, and Structures and Materials.  Candidates with interests in these areas are encouraged to apply.  Details about the School, its current faculty, and research may be found at the Purdue AAE website (http://engineering.purdue.edu/AAE).

Qualifications: Ph.D. and a strong background relevant to aerospace engineering. Candidates should have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Procedure: For consideration, please submit curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and addresses of at least three references at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications, indicating interest in AAE.  Review of applicants begins 10/15/08 and continues until the positions are filled.  

The School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, seeks outstanding individuals at the Assistant or Associate rank.

Requirements: Candidates should have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential to conduct world-class research, and a commitment to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  For senior applicants, an excellent reputation in the field of specialty is required.

Qualifications: Ph.D. degree and a strong background relevant to chemical or biological engineering. Candidates should have research interests aligned with one or more Purdue College of Engineering signature areas (visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Cluster).

Application Procedure: For consideration, please complete the online application form at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications and include curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and addresses of four references.  Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2008 and continue until the position if filled.

The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is currently seeking applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of post-harvest grain quality and stored product protection engineering.

Requirements: The successful candidate is expected to establish an internationally recognized applied research program that supports an effective extension education and technology transfer effort.  Potential areas of research include engineered technologies for the protection of stored product and the delivery of identity-preserved, traceable and biosecure quality grains and biorefinery co-products to the food, feed, biomaterials, and biofuels processing industries.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering, technology or science, excellent communication and grant writing skills and research and/or outreach experience in an academic or industrial environment. 

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 31, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Applications should be submitted electronically to abegrain@ecn.purdue.edu and should include a letter of interest, resume, official academic transcripts, statement of extension and research philosophies, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references.  Address inquiries to Dr. Richard Stroshine, Search Committee Chair; email: strosh@ecn.purdue.edu or phone 765-494-1192.

Purdue University is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as Head of the School of Nuclear Engineering.  A visionary leader with demonstrated collaborative skills is sought to further advance the School’s programs and their impact through a commitment to excel in discovery, learning and engagement.

Requirements:  Applicants should have a clear understanding of the currents needs, worldwide research opportunites, and future directions of the nuclear engineering profession.  Applicants should also possess a commitment to diversity and collaboration, and be skilled in administration, student and staff relations, mentoring, and alumni and partnership development.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have a doctoral degree in nuclear engineering or related field and must possess credentials that meet the qualifications for appointment at the full professor level with tenure, based on a substantial record of scholarly work and professional service.

Application Procedure: An application should include: (1) a two-page personal statement addressing the applicant’s vision, experience and qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information of at least three references.  Applications should be uploaded electronically at http://engineering.purdue.edu/Employment.  Initial applications, inquires, and nominations will be kept confidential.  References will be contacted only upon approval by the applicant.  Screening of applications will begin August 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Inquires and nominiations regarding the position can be addressed to Chair, Nuclear Engineering Head Search Committee, Purdue University, Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, 701 West Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47907; Phone (765) 494-5012; Email: ne-search@ecn.purdue.edu.

The School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University is seeking outstanding applicants with expertise in the field of concrete pavement design and materials science to fill the Concrete Paving Industry Named Professorship.

Requirements:  The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and will lead in the development of a strong externally-funded research program with the existing faculty, and be involved in undergraduate and graduate instruction.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field and a strong proven record of research and teaching.  Candidates must have demonstrated national and international prominence in areas of concrete pavement design and materials science, and will be expected to provide leadership in discovery, learning, and engagement in this field.

Application Procedure: Applicants should send a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and the names and contact information of three or more references.  Please send application materials to M. Katherine Banks, Head, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.  Questions about the position may be directed to Kumares C. Sinha, Chairperson, Endowed Chair Search Committee at sinha@purdue.edu.  Applications should be received by November 15, 2008 to receive full consideration.

The School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University is seeking outstanding applicants to fill the Charles Pankow Named Professorship in Civil Engineering.

Requirements:  The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and will lead in the development of a strong externally-funded research program with the existing faculty, and be involved in undergraduate and graduate instruction.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field, and a very strong proven record of research and teaching.  Candidates must have demonstrated national and international prominence in their respective areas of expertise, and will be expected to provide leadership in discovery, learning, and engagement within Civil Engineering.

Application Procedure: Applicants should send a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and the names and contact information of three or more references.  Please send application materials to M. Katherine Banks, Head, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.  Questions about the position may be directed to Kumares C. Sinha, Chairperson, Endowed Chair Search Committee at sinha@purdue.edu.  Applications should be received by November 15, 2008 to receive full consideration.

The School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University is seeking outstanding applicants to fill the Jack and Kay Hockema Named Professorship in Civil Engineering.

Requirements:  The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills and will lead in the development of a strong externally-funded research program with the existing faculty, and be involved in undergraduate and graduate instruction.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related field, and a very strong proven record of research and teaching.  Candidates must have demonstrated national and international prominence in their respective areas of expertise, and will be expected to provide leadership in discovery, learning, and engagement within Civil Engineering.

Application Procedure: Applicants should send a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and the names and contact information of three or more references.  Please send application materials to M. Katherine Banks, Head, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.  Questions about the position may be directed to Kumares C. Sinha, Chairperson, Endowed Chair Search Committee at sinha@purdue.edu.  Applications should be received by November 15, 2008 to receive full consideration.

Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering invites applicants for a one-year visitor instructor position.

Responsibilities:  We are particularly interested in applicants with excellent teaching credentials in the thermal and fluid sciences.  The position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in heat transfer, thermodynamics and/or fluid mechanics, and includes classroom instruction, laboratory supervision, and the supervision of undergraduate design teams.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.  Experience with classroom teaching and excellent communication skills are essential.

Application Procedure:  Applicants will be evaluated beginning May 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should send (i) curriculum vitae, (ii) a statement of teaching interests and goals, and (iii) the names of three references and contact information to: Dr. E. Dan Hirleman, Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 585 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088.

Purdue University is seeking nominations and letters of interest for the position of Head of the School of Industrial Engineering. 

Responsibilities:  Candidates should have a clear understanding of the current needs and future direction of the industrial engineering profession, possess a commitment to diversity and collaboration, and be skilled in administration, student relations, mentoring and alumni development.

Qualifications:  The Head must qualify for an appointment at the full professor level with tenure and possibly to a named professorship, have a distinguished academic or industrial record, demonstrate strong leadership and collaborative skills, and posses the vision and qualities to further advance the School’s nationally-ranked program through a continuing commitment to excel in discovery, learning and engagement.

Application Procedure:  An application should include: (1) a two-page personal statement addressing the applicant’s vision, administrative philosophy, experience and qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information for at least three references.  Initial nominations and inquires will be kept confidential.  References will be contacted only upon approval by the applicant.  Electronic submission is preferred and should be uploaded at http://engineering.purdue.edu/Employment/.  Screening will commence on March 20, 2008, and continue until this position is filled.  Nominations and questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Bernie Engel, Head of Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Chair of the IE Head Search Committee, Purdue University, 225 South University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2093.  Phone: 765-494-1165; email: engelb@purdue.edu.

The Information, Communications, Perception Technologies Signature Area at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Purdue University’s School of ECE.

Responsibilities:  Candidates are sought with expertise in the areas of communications, networking and signal and image processing.  Candidates will be considered at all academic levels.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have earned a doctorate degree in engineering or a closely related field.  The successful candidate will be expected to perform undergraduate and graduate teaching and establish an externally funded research program in a specific area of CNSIP.

Application Procedure:  Submit resume, including a statement of research and teaching interests and a list of at least three references, through the application site at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/AboutUs/Employment/faculty.  Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Purdue University School of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty at all levels.

Responsibilities:  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, human-centered computing; human-computer interaction; scientific visualization; visual analytics; medical visualization and imaging; information visualization; computational photography, computer graphics, ECE education, and power systems. 

Qualifications:  Applicants will be required to have a doctorate degree. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated exceptionally strong research and superior teaching potential.

Application Procedure:  Submit resume, including a statement of research and teaching interests and a list of at least three references, through the application site at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/AboutUs/Employment/faculty.  Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Purdue University seeks an individual with vision and demonstrated leadership skills to head the Division of Ecological and Environmental Engineering (DEEE), an interdisciplinary academic unit launched by the College of Engineering on July 1, 2006.

Responsibilities:  Candidates must have a clear understanding of current needs and future directions of the environmental and ecological engineering profession and possess a commitment to diversity and collaboration.  Administrative experience in building new interdisciplinary programs integrating education, research and engagement with academic and non-academic constituencies is desired, as is experience in leadership of multi-investigator research projects.

Qualifications:  Candidates should be eligible for appointment to a professorship at the full professor level, with immediate tenure in one of the Schools of the College of Engineering based on a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service.

Application Procedure:  Interested persons are requested to submit an application online at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  The submitted material should include a letter of interest that addresses the applicant’s vision, administrative philosophy, experience, and qualifications in a two-page personal statement; a curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for at least four references.  Nominations and inquiries should be addresses to: Chair, Search Committee, Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, College of Engineering, Purdue University, 701 West Stadium Avenue, Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, West Lafayette, IN 47904.  Screening will commence March 1, 2008, and continue until this position is filled.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).

Purdue University has openings for two faculty positions in the College of Engineering.  Faculty in these positions will focus primarily on utility engineering.  It is intended that one of these positions will be an appointment between the Division of Construction Engineering and Management and in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and the other will be an appointment between the Division of Construction Engineering and Management and in the School of Nuclear Engineering.

Responsibilities:  Candidates will be expected to develop a strong externally-funded research program and become involved in undergraduate and graduate instruction. 

Qualifications:  An earned Ph.D. in Engineering is required by the time of appointment.

Application Procedure:  Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  For information/questions regarding submission of applications, contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, ATTN: Division of Construction Engineering and Management, email: ragland@purdue.edu.  In addition to the application cover letter, applications must include the following: (1) a curriculum vitae with at least three professional references with address, email and phone number, (2) a statement on teaching (not exceeding two pages), that includes a discussion of linkage between nuclear/mechanical and construction engineering, (3) a statement on research interests (not exceeding two pages) and how these are linked to utility engineering and related infrastructure engineering, and (4) a copy of one relevant journal paper.  Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the College of Engineering at Purdue University are seeking applications for a full time tenure track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.  The specific rank will be determined as appropriate for the record of accomplishment of the candidate.  The academic home of the candidate will be within one or more of the engineering schools with a potential appointment in the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy

Responsibilities:  The selected individual will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, as well as to contribute to professional and graduate education.  Participation in the Dane O. Kildsig Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research and the newly funded NSF Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems will be expected.   Candidates should have expertise in fundamental and applied research related to the development, design and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

Qualifications:  Candidates must hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline; have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. 

Application Procedure:  For consideration, please complete the online form at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications , and submit in electronic form, your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interest, and the names and contact information for at least three references.  In case of difficulties in submitting an application to this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu .  Review of applications will begin December 2007 and will continue until filled.

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for faculty positions across the breadth of computer science/engineering at all levels.

Requirements:  We will consider outstanding candidates in any area of computer science/engineering, although for at least one position there is a preference for visualization and HCI.

Qualifications:  Candidates must have a PhD in computer science/engineering or a related field and a significant demonstrated research record commensurate with the level of the position applied for. 

Application Procedure: Applications should consist of a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, names and contact information for at least five references, and URLs for three to five papers.  Applications should be submitted online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications . Inquires can be sent to compengr@ecn.purdue.edu. Applications will be considered as they are received, but for full consideration should arrive by February 1, 2008.

The priority for faculty hiring during 2007-2008 academic year is in the areas of Healthcare Engineering, Information, Communications, and Perception Technologies, Nanotechnologies and Nanophotonics, System of Systems, and Tissue and cellular Engineering.

Requirements:  Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; building externally funded, multidisciplinary research program

Qualifications:  Earned Ph.D. in and Engineering or closely related area

Application Procedure: Submit your application online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three or more references.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).  Screening applications will begin immediately and continue until all available positions are filled.

This position represents two openings.  One position will be wholly in ENE and the second position is a joint appointment between ENE and another School within the College of Engineering that matches the candidate’s background and interests.  These positions may be filled at the assistant, associate, or full professor level.  Candidates at the associate or full professor level who have a broad experience and a record of high quality publications in engineering education or closely related research areas and are ready to take a leadership role within ENE are encouraged to apply.  Position levels and ranks will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements:  The successful candidates will be expected to excel at teaching in ENE’s (and other School’s for the joint appointment position) undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations, and develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in engineering education.

Qualifications:  For the position wholly in ENE, candidates either need to have a degree in engineering or a closely related field or must have demonstrated experience in engineering education.  This position requires an earned doctorate in engineering education, STS, or other closely related field.  For the joint appointment between ENE and a second School within Engineering,  Candidate’s must have at least one degree in engineering or other closely related fields.  This position also requires an earned doctorate in engineering education, STS, or other closely related field.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online for the specific position desired (candidates may apply for both positions) at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/ApplyOnline.  For information/questions regarding submission of applications, contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, ATTN: Dept. Engineering Education, Email: ragland@purdue.edu.  Address questions regarding positions to Professor Phil Wankat, Search Chair at wankat@ecn.purdue.edu.

The school of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University invites applications and nominations for multiple positions at all professor levels.  Outstanding candidates in all areas of Industrial Engineering, including Operations Research, Health Care Engineering, Human Factors, Manufacturing, and Production Systems are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:   Research, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and provide service to the University

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in engineering, science, or a related discipline prior to the appointment

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007 and will continue until filled.  Applications should include (a) letter of interest (b) resume abs (c) at least three (3) references.  Materials should be submitted electronically to: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  If you have difficulty submitting your application to this website, please contact Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu.  Questions may be addressed to Kirsty Mac Coll, Administrative Assistant to the Faculty Search Committee, School of Industrial Engineering, Email: kmaccoll@purdue.edu.

The School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, seeks outstanding individuals at Assistant or Associate rank.

Requirements:  The candidates for this tenure-track position should have research interests aligned with one or more Purdue College of Engineering signature areas.  They should also have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.  For senior applicants, an excellent reputation in the field of specialty is required.  The candidate will be expected to conduct research and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. and a strong background relevant to chemical or biological engineering.

Application Procedure: For consideration, please complete the online application at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications and include curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and addresses of four references.  Review of applications will begin August 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Fehsenfeld Family Professor of Energy Engineering within the College of Engineering at Purdue University is expected to provide state, national, and world leadership in academic thought and innovation necessary for tackling the grand challenge problem of energy with engineering solutions, strategies for their deployment, and new energy policy initiatives.  The Fehsenfeld Family Professorship is an endowed professorship for a senior faculty member holding the rank of a full Professor in one or more Schools within the College of Engineering.  The individual provides leadership for the community of multidisciplinary scholars and educators assembled within the Energy Center in Discovery Park and the College of Engineering Energy signature area, in addition to contributing with an individual vibrant learning, discovery and engagement program.

Requirements:  Communication skills necessary for being a good teacher and mentor to younger researchers should also be documented in the career record of the successful candidate.  The Fehsenfeld Family Professor will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes, participate in undergraduate and graduate research advisement in energy and educate MS and Ph.D. students with support from the Federal and State Governments and Corporations.  S/he must effectively interact with the energy and related industries, with government regulatory and developmental agencies, and political organizations.

Qualifications:  The Fehsenfeld Family Professor should hold an earned Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental Engineering, or other energy related disciplines in science and engineering.  The person holding this honor should have credentials suitable for appointment as a full Professor with ah specialization in energy in one or more of the energy related Schools within the College.  In addition, to the Ph.D., these credentials must include a successful record of scholarship, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship demonstrated through archival publications, patents, and other well documented product realization activities.  The Fehsenfeld Family Professor may specialize in one of the opportunity areas such as bio-fuels, hydrogen, solar, coal, nuclear, oil/gas, or electric utilities or be an expert in engineering systems or energy policy with capabilities to link the different energy areas to have a broader impact on the grand challenge problem.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified.  Interested persons are requested to submit an application online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  The submitted material should include a letter of application emphasizing their ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position as described above; a complete curriculum vitae; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three references.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).  Nominations of outstanding potential candidates are welcomed.  Nominations and inquiries should be addressed to:  Dr. Richard Schwartz, Search Committee Chair, swilliso@purdue.edu.

Established through the vision and generosity of the Cook, Inc., the Leslie A. Geddes Professorship is designed for a preeminent scholar who is internationally recognized for scientific research and education impact in the broad field of biomedical engineering.  The Leslie A. Geddes Professor will be expected to lead a world-class research program and foster and direct interdisciplinary initiatives that integrate engineering and the life sciences.  Candidates for the professorship should possess a clear vision of emerging research and educational opportunities in biomedical engineering and be innovative in creating programs for Purdue’s new and rapidly growing Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering.

Requirements: The Leslie A. Geddes Professor will not only develop and implement a research program but also will guide the education of a new generation of biomedical engineers.

Qualifications:  Preeminent scholar who is internationally recognized for scientific research and education impact in the broad field of biomedical engineering.  Candidates must have a doctoral degree.

Application Procedure: Applicants should provide a detailed resume of experience and qualifications, and a list of five professional references.  In addition, each application should include a one to two-page description of the candidate’s vision for the future of biomedical engineering and the role that his or her contributions as the Leslie A. Geddes Professor will play.  Application materials should be submitted to: Professor Kinam Park, Leslie A. Geddes Professorship Search Committee, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, 206 S. Intramural Drive, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032.  Screening of candidates will being March 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

The School of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Fluid Mechanics and Propulsion.  Areas of interest include but are not limited to fundamental aspects of fluid flow, turbomachinery, and related areas.  A strong experimental background is preferred.  Candidates at the Assistant Professor level are targeted, but exceptional candidates at higher ranks will receive serious consideration. 

Requirements: Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Establish a world-class research program in fundamental aspects of fluid flow, turbomachinery or other related fields.

Qualifications:  Hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Procedure: All applications will be through a single College of Engineering-wide portal.  For consideration, please complete the online form at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applicaitons, and submit in electronic form your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references.  If you have difficulty submitting your application to this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu.  Review of applications will begin February 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty openings in the College of Engineering.  Our campus is teeming construction, enthusiastic new faculty, excellent students and staff and infinite possibilities for success.  We are completing a $1.5 Billion capital campaign.  Within the College of Engineering, named for the Purdue alumnus who left the first human footprint on the moon, will open in 2007.  In addition to expanding our facilities, we have attracted more than 100 outstanding and diverse faculty members across campus to collaborate in our signature areas and all our disciplines.  The College of Engineering is also hiring 20 additional faculty to spearhead a discovery and educational effort in biomedical engineering and sciences in cooperation with the Colleges of Agriculture, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Medicine, in order to improve healthcare in its many dimensions.

Purdue’s College of Engineering has created the following nine interdisciplinary signature areas: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing; Global Sustainable Industrial Systems; Healthcare Engineering; Information, Communications, and Perception Technologies; Intelligent Infrastructure Systems; Nanotechnologies and Nanophotonics; Energy; System of Systems; and Tissue and Cellular Engineering.  These communities address research and education issues in areas of national importance and global challenges and promise to have significant international impact.

The College of Engineering is also a key participant in the ten new interdisciplinary centers in Purdue’s Discovery Park.  These centers include the Birck Nanotechnology Center (completed in 2005); the Bindley Bioscience Center (completed in 2005); the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship (complete); the E-Enterprise Center; the Discovery Learning Center; the Center for Advanced Manufacturing; the Energy Center; the Environment Center; the Oncology Center and the Cyber Infrastructure Center.

Requirements:  Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses; building an externally funded, multidisciplinary research program.

Qualifications:  Earned Ph.D. in an Engineering or closely related area.

Current Faculty Opportunities Application Procedure: The priority for faculty hiring during 2006-07 AY will be in the areas of Energy, Healthcare Engineering, and System of Systems.  If you have a Ph.D. in engineering or a related discipline in one of these areas please submit your application online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).  In particular, we encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.  Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 2007, and continue until all available positions are filled.

Faculty openings in the College of Engineering.  Our campus is teeming construction, enthusiastic new faculty, excellent students and staff and infinite possibilities for success.  We are completing a $1.5 Billion capital campaign.  Within the College of Engineering, named for the Purdue alumnus who left the first human footprint on the moon, will open in 2007.  In addition to expanding our facilities, we have attracted more than 100 outstanding and diverse faculty members across campus to collaborate in our signature areas and all our disciplines.  The College of Engineering is also hiring 20 additional faculty to spearhead a discovery and educational effort in biomedical engineering and sciences in cooperation with the Colleges of Agriculture, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Medicine, in order to improve healthcare in its many dimensions.

Purdue’s College of Engineering has created the following nine interdisciplinary signature areas: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing; Global Sustainable Industrial Systems; Healthcare Engineering; Information, Communications, and Perception Technologies; Intelligent Infrastructure Systems; Nanotechnologies and Nanophotonics; Energy; System of Systems; and Tissue and Cellular Engineering.  These communities address research and education issues in areas of national importance and global challenges and promise to have significant international impact.

The College of Engineering is also a key participant in the ten new interdisciplinary centers in Purdue’s Discovery Park.  These centers include the Birck Nanotechnology Center (completed in 2005); the Bindley Bioscience Center (completed in 2005); the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship (complete); the E-Enterprise Center; the Discovery Learning Center; the Center for Advanced Manufacturing; the Energy Center; the Environment Center; the Oncology Center and the Cyber Infrastructure Center.

Requirements:  Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses; building an externally funded, multidisciplinary research program.

Qualifications:  Earned Ph.D. in an Engineering or closely related area.

Current Faculty Opportunities Application Procedure: The priority for faculty hiring during 2006-07 AY will be in the areas of Energy, Healthcare Engineering, and System of Systems.  If you have a Ph.D. in engineering or a related discipline in one of these areas please submit your application online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).  In particular, we encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.  Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 2007, and continue until all available positions are filled.

Faculty openings in the College of Engineering.  Our campus is teeming construction, enthusiastic new faculty, excellent students and staff and infinite possibilities for success.  We are completing a $1.5 Billion capital campaign.  Within the College of Engineering, named for the Purdue alumnus who left the first human footprint on the moon, will open in 2007.  In addition to expanding our facilities, we have attracted more than 100 outstanding and diverse faculty members across campus to collaborate in our signature areas and all our disciplines.  The College of Engineering is also hiring 20 additional faculty to spearhead a discovery and educational effort in biomedical engineering and sciences in cooperation with the Colleges of Agriculture, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Medicine, in order to improve healthcare in its many dimensions.

Purdue’s College of Engineering has created the following nine interdisciplinary signature areas: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing; Global Sustainable Industrial Systems; Healthcare Engineering; Information, Communications, and Perception Technologies; Intelligent Infrastructure Systems; Nanotechnologies and Nanophotonics; Energy; System of Systems; and Tissue and Cellular Engineering.  These communities address research and education issues in areas of national importance and global challenges and promise to have significant international impact.

The College of Engineering is also a key participant in the ten new interdisciplinary centers in Purdue’s Discovery Park.  These centers include the Birck Nanotechnology Center (completed in 2005); the Bindley Bioscience Center (completed in 2005); the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship (complete); the E-Enterprise Center; the Discovery Learning Center; the Center for Advanced Manufacturing; the Energy Center; the Environment Center; the Oncology Center and the Cyber Infrastructure Center.

Requirements:  Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses; building an externally funded, multidisciplinary research program.

Qualifications:  Earned Ph.D. in an Engineering or closely related area.

Current Faculty Opportunities Application Procedure: The priority for faculty hiring during 2006-07 AY will be in the areas of Energy, Healthcare Engineering, and System of Systems.  If you have a Ph.D. in engineering or a related discipline in one of these areas please submit your application online at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications.  The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests.  Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland (ragland@purdue.edu).  In particular, we encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.  Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 2007, and continue until all available positions are filled.

The School of Nuclear Engineering, Purdue University, seeks an outstanding individual for a new faculty position at any rank.  Details about the school, its current faculty and research can be found at https://engineering.purdue.edu/NE/.  The School is highly ranked and is experiencing rapid growth in its student enrollment and research activities.

Requirements:  Research and Teaching of Undergraduate and Graduate students.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. degree with strong background and accomplishment relevant to Nuclear Engineering are required.  Exceptional candidates for junior rank are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered for the tenure-track position.  The candidate should have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential to conduct world-class research in one or more areas (nuclear materials science, neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, reactor safety, fusion, waste management, nuclear medicine, nuclear chemistry, artificial intelligence), and demonstrate commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Procedure: For consideration, please complete the online application form at the website indicated below, and submit in electronic format your curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and addresses of three references to: Prof. Mamoru Ishii, Search Committee Chair, College of Engineering Faculty Hiring website (https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications).  If you cannot submit your application at this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu.  Review of applicants will begin January 5, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University are inviting applications for a tenured faculty position at the Full Professor or Associate Levels in the board area of Acoustics and Hearing.  We are seeking a highly qualified, creative individual with substantial research experience and an interest in teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to foster growth in interdisciplinary Acoustics through the newly established PHASE initiative at Purdue University.

PHASE (Purdue Hearing and Acoustics in Science and Engineering) is an interdisciplinary community of approximately 50 faculty members from across 16 departments at Purdue University’s West Lafayette Campus and the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.  The mission of PHASE is to nurture a vital and collaborative interdisciplinary community of faculty and students engaged in hearing and acoustics research and clinical practice.  It is the vision of PHASE to promote and maintain ongoing funded interdisciplinary basic science and applied research projects among its members.  It is expected that the successful candidate will assume a leadership role to help strategically guide the development of PHASE into a self-sustaining research center and graduate program.

Requirements:  Develop and teach Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering courses and maintain a strong, externally-funded research program.

Qualifications:  Doctoral degree and a distinguished background that includes depth in engineering and life sciences.  Substantial research experience and an interest in teaching.  The successful candidate will be tenured either in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering or the School of Mechanical Engineering as appropriate.  Formal affiliations with other Schools within the University will also be possible.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a detailed resume, a description of teaching and research plans, copies of selected publications and a list of four professional references to Professor George R. Wodicka (c/o Dianna Livingston, livingdl@purdue.edu), Head, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, 206 South Intramural Drive, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907-2032.  Screening of candidates will begin on November 16, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.

The College of Engineering at Purdue University in cooperation with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking applications to fill several positions in the general area of pharmaceutical engineering.  These are full time tenure track positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, where specific rank will be determined as appropriate for the record of accomplishment of the candidate.  These positions are intended to support the work of the new multi-university NSF ERC on Structured Organic Particulate Systems and the interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Center (http://www.purdue.edu/dp/ptec/).  While PTEC is a unit within the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Purdue’s Discovery Park, the academic home of the candidate will be within one or more of the participating departments or schools.

Candidates should have expertise in fundamental and applied research related to the domain encompassing development, design and manufacturing of pharmaceutical product.  Representative areas of interest include:

• Particle technology
• Pharmaceutical material sciences
• Process sensing, imaging and control technologies
• Modeling and large scale simulation of fluid-particle systems
• Fundamentals of operations associated with drug substance and drug product manufacture
• Hybrid systems modeling and optimization
• Statistical modeling and analysis relevant to this domain

Prior work experience in the pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable but not required.

Requirements:  Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; develop a world-class research program in pharmaceutical engineering.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline; have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Procedure: For consideration, please complete the online form at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications, and submit in electronic form your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interest, and the names and contact information for at least three references.  If you have difficulties in submitting your application to this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu.  Review of applications will begin November 15, 2006 and will continue until filled.

The Department of Engineering Education within the College of Engineering invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty.  This position is an opportunity to continue to help build an exciting, trend-setting new department and help further develop the nation’s first graduate program in engineering education. 

Requirements:  Teach in the Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations, and develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in engineering education.  Research areas include sciences of learning engineering, assessment, etc.

Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in engineering, education, or closely related fields is required.  Experience and publications in engineering education research or P-12 engineering education and outreach.

Application Procedure:  Application must be submitted on-line at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/ApplyOnline.  Questions regarding positions may be addressed to Teri Reed-Rhoads, Search Chair at trhoads@purdue.edu.  For information or questions regarding submission of applications, please contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, ATTN: Department of Engineering Education, Email: ragland@purdue.edu. 
Applications must include:

• Application letter;
• Curriculum vitae including at least four professional references with address, e-mail, and phone number;
• Statement of career objectives;
• Representative publications;
• Statement of research plan;
• Teaching plan for graduate and undergraduate courses in P-12 engineering education; and
• Statement of educational philosophy.

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.

The Purdue University strategic plan calls for expanded participation in Discovery, Learning, and Engagement.  To achieve this goal the University is in the process of hiring over 300 new faculty members and is emphasizing interdisciplinary research, in part through establishment of the $100M Discovery Park (http://www.purdue.edu/dp).

The College of Engineering strategic plan calls for increasing the size of the engineering faculty from 289 members (as of 2001) to 395 (by 2009).  These faculty will have academic homes in one or more of the Schools in the College, and most will be affiliated with nine signature areas (http://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/SignatureAreas).  The signature area contains faculty working in all ten Centers in Discovery Park Centers.

Ideal candidates should have expertise in one or more fields specified below and should be interested in their application to fluid power systems:

• Analysis, modeling and simulation of multi-domain systems;
• Modeling and control of hydraulically driven flexible robots;
• Distributed sensing, controls, acoustics and diagnostics for complex fluid power systems;
• Functional fluids, ER fluids and/or tribological systems;
• Design and motion control of water hydraulic systems;
• Simulation of large-scale systems and human-machine systems;
• Modeling, design and control of wearable power assist devices and/or portable robots;
• Modeling, design and control of pneumatic systems;
• Modeling and control of micro fluid power systems.

Applicants should have a few years of industry experience or demonstrated research funding from industry and government agencies.  The ERC is affiliated with the Energy Center of Purdue’s Discovery Park.  Candidates with multi-disciplinary research focus are particularly encouraged.

Requirements:  Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; develop a world-class research program in one of the areas mentioned in the advertisement.

Qualifications:  Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree, have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Procedure:  For consideration, please complete the online form at https://engineering/purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications, and submit in electronic form your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references.  If you have difficulty submitting your application to this website, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at: ragland@purdue.edu.  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2006 and continue until filled.

The College of Engineering has a vision to achieve preeminence in Preschool-12th grades (P-12) engineering education and engagement by motivating and enabling the next generation of engineers to address global challenges.  Our P-12 programs apply research-based and pedagogically valid best practices and are cultivating long-term partnerships to stimulate personal growth, creativity, and lifelong learning that will motivate and prepare the next generation of engineers to address societal challenges and compete in the global economy.  Since addressing national P-12 opportunities requires a fully inclusive and collaborative effort from the College of Education, Science, Agriculture, Engineering, and Technology, this position will be an opportunity to join in a multidisciplinary effort of collective expertise and proven leadership of faculty and cluster partners and collaborators from across campus and the Discovery Learning Center.  This position is an opportunity to help build an exciting, trend-setting new department and help further develop the nation’s first graduate program in engineering education.  The result of these efforts will be to advance the national leadership and preeminence of Purdue University and generate essential discovery, learning, and engagement collaborations.

Requirements:  Conduct essential research; foster programs for engagement/outreach; develop relevant research-based, standards-based early engineering curriculum initiatives/materials; prepare in- and pre-service teacher preparation programs; and assess students learning of engineering concepts in P-12.

Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in engineering, education, or closely related fields is required.  Experience, expertise, talents in P-12 along with publications in engineering education research.

Application Procedure:  Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/ApplyOnline.  Questions regarding positions may be addressed to Teri Reed-Rhoads, Search Chair at trhoads@purdue.edu.  For information or questions regarding submission of applications, please contact Marion Ragland, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator, College of Engineering, ATTN: Department of Engineering Education, Email: ragland@purdue.edu.  Applications must include: Application letter; Curriculum vitae including at least four professional references with addresses, e-mail, and phone number; State of career objectives: Representative publications; Statement of research plan; Teaching plan for graduate and undergraduate courses in P-12 engineering education; and Statement of educational philosophy.  Review of applications will begin on August 14, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.

The Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAE) seeks outstanding individuals for tenure-track positions available at all ranks.  Currently, AAE faculty members conduct research and teaching in the broad disciplines of Aerodynamics, Design, Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, and Structure and Materials.  Candidates with interests in any of these areas, as they relate to one or more of the interdisciplinary signature areas of the Purdue College of Engineering (https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Cluster) are encouraged to apply.  Details about the School, its current faculty, and research may be found at the Purdue AAE website (https://engineering.purdue.edu/AAE).

Requirements:  Exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. and a strong background relevant to aerospace engineering.

Application Procedure:  For consideration, please submit a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interest, statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of three references to the College of Engineering Signature Area website (https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Cluster/Applications), indicating interest in AAE.  Review of applications will begin February 20, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.