Jobs at Aero-Astro

FACULTY POSITIONS

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics seeks candidates for one or more tenure track faculty positions available starting September 2008. Department programs encompass design and development of aircraft, spacecraft, transportation, information, and communication systems. Our goal is to hire candidates who have deep expertise in one or more of the core disciplines in areas identified by the department as emerging opportunities, and who have the potential and intellectual flexibility to become world leaders through integration of these disciplines to define and address new opportunities. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in energy, propulsion, and the environment; computation, design, and simulation; embedded systems; communications and networking; sensing and navigation; aircraft and propulsion systems; and air transportation infrastructure.

Candidates must have an earned a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and show evidence of strong research and teaching capabilities. Positions are at the Assistant Professor level, but qualified candidates at all levels will be considered.

Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 2–3 page statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Applications should be addressed to: Professor Steven R. Hall, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and submitted by email to aa-search@mit.edu in electronic form, preferably .pdf. Applicants are encouraged to apply by February 15, 2008.

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Additional information for applicants

Applicants for Aero-Astro positions may wish to read the following documents, which offer information about the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Our Future: Strategic Report 2007. A foundation and roadmap for the future of the MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics Department. Download (.pdf 4.7MB)
2007 Aero-Astro Report to the MIT President. Information including Aero-Astro reserarch, demographics, awards. Download (.pdf 375K)

To learn of other positions open at MIT, visit the MIT Staffing Services Web site.