Assistant/Associate Professor in National Defense & Security - Engineering

Assistant/Associate Professor in National Defense & Security - Engineering Job Details | Purdue University By continuing to use and navigate this website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Accept Close Home Working at Purdue How to Apply Life in Lafayette-West Lafayette Life in Indianapolis Explore Careers Athletics, Recreation & Wellness Business and Finance Business Development/Sales Child Care Communication/Marketing/Public Relations Custodial and Skilled Trades Dining & Culinary Engineering Environment and Sustainability Executive Extension Facilities Management and Physical Plant Farming, Fishing and Forestry Grounds and Landscape Services Health and Medical Services Human Resources and Legal Information Technology Lecturer Library Office Administration Planning, Design, and Construction Postdoctoral Researcher Project Management Public Safety, Security and Emergency Services Research and Laboratory Secretarial/Clerical Student Affairs, Student Services, & Res Life Veterinary Medicine Search Jobs Home Working at Purdue How to Apply Life in Lafayette-West Lafayette Life in Indianapolis Explore Careers Athletics, Recreation & Wellness Business and Finance Business Development/Sales Child Care Communication/Marketing/Public Relations Custodial and Skilled Trades Dining & Culinary Engineering Environment and Sustainability Executive Extension Facilities Management and Physical Plant Farming, Fishing and Forestry Grounds and Landscape Services Health and Medical Services Human Resources and Legal Information Technology Lecturer Library Office Administration Planning, Design, and Construction Postdoctoral Researcher Project Management Public Safety, Security and Emergency Services Research and Laboratory Secretarial/Clerical Student Affairs, Student Services, & Res Life Veterinary Medicine Language English (United States) View Profile Employee Login Search Jobs Job Description Req Id: 44145 Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in National Defense & Security - Engineering City: West Lafayette Job Description:

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Purdue Engineering invites applications for tenure/tenure-track positions at Assistant or Associate ranks in all engineering disciplines. Purdue University seeks to attract multiple exceptional candidates with interests and expertise related to relevant Defense and security related fields, including but not limited to directed energy, hypersonics, integrated sensing, electronic warfare, energetic materials, propulsion, space technology, microelectronics, cybersecurity, biotechnology, quantum science, future generation wireless technology, advanced materials, trusted AI and autonomy, integrated network systems-of-systems, human-machine interfaces, supply-chain logistics, and manufacturing. Successful candidates will be expected to collaborate across disciplines in the defense or security area. US citizenship is not required to apply for this position; however, many of the externally funded national defense-related research opportunities require US citizenship.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline by the employment start date. Early-career applicants must show evidence of initiating independent research, while mid-career applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of independent research within academic or industrial organizations, and contributions to education and/or mentoring. Successful candidates will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, be active in professional organizations, and perform service at the School/Department, College, and University levels. While the focus in this search is on candidates with potential tenure homes appointments in the Schools of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, applicants interested in other Purdue engineering schools are welcome to apply.

College of Engineering Purdue Engineering is renowned for top-notch faculty and students, unique research facilities and innovations, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of preeminence. As one of the top ranked and largest engineering colleges in the nation, we are the first among U.S. engineering colleges in annual graduates and market demand, and have 9 degree programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. Purdue Engineering furthermore continues to be a top-ranked college for patents and translation of our research activities to practice in the state, nation, and world. More than 70 Purdue Engineering faculty and alumni are National Academy of Engineering members, and we look to continue bringing outstanding faculty to campus, and remaining the leader in affordable excellence at scale by guiding strategic growth through investment in people, exciting initiatives , and remarkable facilities .

Application Process To apply, please submit application to this site including (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) teaching plan (2 pages), (4) research plan (2 pages), and (5) names and contact information for at least 5 references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at [email protected] . Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university. Posting Start Date: 9/23/26 Search Jobs Careers Home Opens in a new tab.

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