Assistant Professor in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Job summary

The position involves joining the maritime group at a university's Mechanical Engineering department, focusing on applied research in naval architecture and marine engineering. The successful candidate will engage in research areas such as seakeeping, data-driven maintenance, and energy systems, while also contributing to teaching and student supervision in engineering programs.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to teach basic mechanical engineering courses.
• Proficiency in English for research and teaching communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in naval architecture and marine engineering, focusing on energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, ship motion analysis, and human comfort at sea.
• Teach and supervise students in Bachelor and Master programs in engineering.
• Develop an independent research profile and publish high-quality research outputs.
• Apply for research grants and contribute to collaborative funding applications.
• Engage with industry partners and other academic institutions to foster collaboration.

Skills

• Experience in data-driven operations, digital twins, and machine learning applications in maritime contexts.
• Knowledge of ship stability, vibration reduction, and comfort analysis.
• Experience in teaching, course development, and supervising PhD students is preferred.

Education

• A completed PhD in a relevant field is required.

Tools

• Familiarity with research methodologies in mechanical engineering and naval architecture, as well as tools for data analysis and simulation.