University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Working Title Research Assistant Professor - Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Department Mechanical & Materials Engineering-1067

Requisition Number F_250010

Posting Open Date 01/31/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/03/2025

Posting Close Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work 

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (http://mme.unl.edu) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position in the area of metal Additive Manufacturing (AM).

The successful candidate will develop a research program in metal AM with a particular focus on powder-based techniques such as laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition, and hybrid processes. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist with overall daily management of the Nebraska Engineering Additive Technologies (NEAT) lab, including oversight of staff, project management, and adherence to all safety protocols. The successful candidate will also expand the user base of the NEAT facilities by developing collaborations with UNL and other faculty across the Great Plains region and beyond and by partnering with industry. Opportunities to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs are available as well through formal teaching within the manufacturing program and student mentoring in research.

The NEAT lab consists of two Matsuura Lumex Avance-25 systems, one capable of processing reactive materials, and an Optomec LENS 3D Hybrid Machine Tool. All the instruments are capable of subtractive machining as well. Extensive core facilities are also available for advanced materials characterization and analysis, including the NanoEngineering Research Core Facility (NERcF) and the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (NCMN). The NERcF includes a Nikon XT H 225 ST x-ray computed tomography system, a ThermoFisher Helios 660 Nanolab dual-beam system, and various other capabilities. The NCMN manages a wide range of facilities, including x-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. Mechanical testing systems are available as well.

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering consists of approximately 32 tenured/tenure-track faculty, over 700 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. Recent investments in the College of Engineering include a new $80M research building and a new $120M teaching and learning building. UNL supports an outstanding system of central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computation capabilities within the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience (https://ncmn.unl.edu/), the Holland Computing Center (https://hcc.unl.edu/), and the Nebraska Nanoengineering Research Core Facility (https://engineering.unl.edu/nercf/). Opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI), the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, the Center for Electro-Optics and Functionalized Surfaces, the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior, the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory, the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, Innovation Campus, and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. Seehttps://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. or equivalent in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Scholarly record in the field of metal additive manufacturing.

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required No

Posted Salary

How to ApplyClick “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

1. A single-page cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of research interests, accomplishments, and goals – no more than three (3) pages.
4. A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer® Program.
5. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please combine the statements (items 3 and 4) into a single document not exceeding five (5) pages and attach as “Other Document.” After review of applications begins, those with any missing required statements may not be given full consideration.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact 

Cathy Norquest

cathy.norquest@unl.edu

Job Category 

Job Category (old) Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Job Type 12 Month (Faculty Only)

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

If Temporary, indicate end date 3/31/2027

Planned Hire Date 4/1/2025

Appointment End Date 3/31/2027

Organizational Location Default Location