Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics
Join Okayama University’s Advanced Mechanical Engineering Division as a tenure-track assistant professor in cutting-edge fluid dynamics and aerodynamics research.
Best for:Best for experienced researchers with a PhD in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, or related fields, seeking a tenure-track position with a focus on interdisciplinary research and teaching.
Overview
Okayama University’s School of Environmental Life and Natural Sciences is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and propulsion engineering. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research in fluid measurement techniques, high-precision numerical simulations, and machine learning or information theory applications. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising student research, and contributing to university administrative tasks. The position emphasizes both academic excellence and dedication to education in mechanical engineering. Applicants must hold or be pursuing a doctoral degree and demonstrate expertise in the specified research areas.
What you'll do
- Teaching undergraduate courses such as 'Creative Engineering Experiments' and 'Fundamental Engineering Experiments'
- Assisting in supervising undergraduate research projects
- Providing research guidance to graduate students in both master's and doctoral programs
- Teaching general education and specialized courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Participating in university administrative tasks and organizational management
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, or a related field; or expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the time of appointment.
Language: Japanese proficiency required for teaching and administrative duties; English proficiency required for research and international collaboration
Instruction: Japanese
- Proven expertise in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, or propulsion engineering
- Experience in advanced fluid measurement techniques
- Proficiency in high-precision numerical simulations
- Experience with machine learning or information theory applications in engineering
- Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Must hold or be expected to obtain a doctoral degree by the time of appointment
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-07
Submit application materials via email or mail. Required documents include a curriculum vitae, academic and social activities record, teaching experience summary, research achievements summary, research bibliography, references, and a statement on future research and educational aspirations. Use the provided application forms and submit them with the specified subject line.
- Curriculum Vitae (Form 1)
- Academic and Social Activities Record (Form 2)
- Teaching Experience Summary (Form 3)
- Research Achievements Summary (Form 4)
- Research Bibliography (Form 5)
- References (Form 6)
- Publications or reprints (up to 5 major works)
- Statement on Future Research and Educational Aspirations (A4, 1200 characters or less)
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