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The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in various areas of Mechanical Engineering including, but not limited to, fluids, robotics, energy, and manufacturing. Computational, theoretical, and experimental scientists are all welcome to apply. Individuals will also be considered at associate or full professor rank if they possess outstanding qualifications commensurate with the rank. Successful applicants are required to have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and are expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program as well as teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and currently has an undergraduate enrollment of about 800 and a graduate enrollment of about 280. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.mie.uic.edu. Applicants are required to send a letter of application indicating their qualifications, an up-to-date CV including the names and contact information of three references, and separate one-page statements outlining their future teaching and research plans. For fullest consideration, applications must be submitted online at UIC position #1021042 link by December 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The expected starting date is August 16, 2024.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The University of Illinois Chicago conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit the University of Illinois System Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees.
The university provides accommodation to applicants and employees. Request Info/Form.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a full-time non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor to administer the Master of Energy Engineering (MEE) Program and teach the relevant courses. A PhD degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field is required for this position. Other duties include coordination with the UIC Energy Resource Center, MEE| program development, and communication with students and industry. For fullest consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and complete contact information of three references by October 31, 2023, to UIC position #1021044 link. The expected starting date is January 2, 2024.
The Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and currently has an undergraduate enrollment of about 800 and a graduate enrollment of about 280. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.mie.uic.edu.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The University of Illinois Chicago conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit the University of Illinois System Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees.
The university provides accommodation to applicants and employees. Request Info/Form.
Visiting Research Specialist – Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Hiring Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021894
Posting Close Date: 12/15/2023About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Description: The Finan Lab in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago studies traumatic brain injury. We use human in vitro models in the form of either 2D monolayer cultures or 3D organoid cultures. We deform these cultures in ways that mimic brain deformation during head impact and then measure biological outcomes. This position is for a molecular biologist who can help us manipulate these cell cultures and measure pathology after injury. The ideal candidate will have experience with executing and troubleshooting relevant biological assays and a desire to learn about the mechanical engineering principles relevant to our work. We believe that molecular biology has only gotten easier in recent years so we particularly value the experience of individuals returning to the work force after a career break.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Regular lab maintenance tasks.
· Cell culture
· Fluorescent microscopy
· Running various assays
· Assisting with preparation of manuscripts.
· Planning and troubleshooting experiments.
· Analyzing data
· Lab administration tasks
· Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
- Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
- Proficient in specific lab research techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Important skills:- Western blots
- Immunofluorescence
- Histological sectioning
- RNA interference techniques
Other desirable skills:
- Stem cell differentiation
- RNA Sequencing
- Viral transfections
For fullest consideration, please apply and submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and complete contact information of three references by November 27, 2023, to UIC position number 1021894 https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7506?c=uic
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering welcomes applications from talented individuals to become a part of our faculty and staff. Open positions are posted at the top of this page when available. New hires to our department join our 43 core faculty and 10 staff members, all of whom are committed to the excellence and success of our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs and to the innovative research of our 28 laboratories.
UIC is a major public research university (Carnegie R1) with about 3,000 faculty and more than 34,000 students. It is ranked in the national top 20 by U.S. News & World Report for diversity, and it ranks No. 8 in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education list of best value institutions. This is a recognition given to universities that provide an excellent education compared with net cost. UIC also is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Chicago epitomizes the modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city. World-class amenities such as the lakefront, arts and culture venues, festivals, and two international airports make Chicago a singularly enjoyable place to live with an affordable cost of living, whether in an 88th-floor condominium downtown or on a tree-lined street in one of the nation’s finest school districts. The birthplace of the modern skyscraper, Chicago boasts one of the world’s tallest and most iconic skylines, an 8,100-acre park system, and extensive public transit and biking networks.
UIC is committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs and services for all. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UIC is committed to supporting the success of dual-career couples. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.