MAE Energy Systems Search

Position Description

The Sibley School of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York,
USA, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the
rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the broad
areas of Energy Systems, Thermal and Fluid Sciences, and Nanoscale Science. We
seek candidates who will advance these fields through innovative experimental,
theoretical, or computational research. Areas of interest include, but are not
limited to, energy conversion and storage; sustainable energy and building
technologies; heat and mass transfer; fluid dynamics and multiphase flows;
nanoscale transport; and thermal engineering for applications spanning advanced
electronics, AI computing and data centers, quantum technologies, biomedicine,
and aerospace. We welcome research that bridges disciplines and connects fundamental
discoveries with solutions to pressing societal and technological challenges.

Candidates must hold a
doctorate in a relevant field. Successful candidates will be expected to
develop and sustain an outstanding, externally funded research program,
contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering, and engage in collaborative research across Cornell. Salary and
rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Cornell’s interdisciplinary
graduate field system and research centers foster a strong culture of
collaboration. New faculty will have exceptional opportunities to collaborate
with faculty, research scientists, and graduate students across fields such as
Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, Systems Engineering, and
Chemical Engineering, and through centers and facilities such as the Cornell
Atkinson Center for Sustainability, Cornell Energy Systems Institute, Cornell
NanoScale Science and Technology Facility, and AFRL Regional
Network–Mid-Atlantic Hub.

If you have additional
questions, you can contact Professor Zhiting Tian (zhiting@cornell.edu). All
applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration this
academic year. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the
position is filled.

How to apply and what to
submit: The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2027 or as negotiated.
Qualified applicants should submit 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing
background, qualifications, and interest in the position, 2) a Curriculum
Vitae, 3) a research statement outlining experience, interests, and goals, 4) a
teaching statement outlining experience, interests, and goals, 5) copies of
three relevant publications, and 6) names and contact information for three
references. Applications received by 11/15/2026 will be given full consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Consistent
with Cornell’s practice, appointment to academic positions requires candidates
to disclose relevant information about their prior employment including whether
they have been found to have violated institutional or employer policies
related to or governing unlawful discrimination and harassment, academic and
research misconduct, or financial misconduct.

Pay Ranges:
$100,100 - $357,300

Cornell University seeks to
meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a
member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to
assist with dual career searches including positions available in higher
education in the upstate New York area.

Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu.

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EEO Statement:

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.