The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. This position is in support of a strategic initiative under the broad theme of Advanced Infrastructure Systems.
Departmental strengths in structural engineering and computational mechanics span the analysis, design, and performance assessment of civil infrastructure, including bridges, buildings, and transportation systems. Research capabilities include multiscale and multiphysics simulation of materials and structures, structural health monitoring, intelligent sensing, nondestructive evaluation, and advanced infrastructure materials. These strengths are supported by extensive experimental facilities for advanced imaging, additive manufacturing, material characterization, and large-scale structural testing, providing opportunities to integrate computational modeling with experimental and field-based investigations.
We seek candidates whose research complements and enhances our current strengths in physics-based artificial intelligence, intelligent sensing, experimental mechanics, autonomous monitoring and experimentation, and advanced infrastructure materials, and who employ interdisciplinary approaches and innovative methodologies to improve the design, operational maintenance, and resilience of civil infrastructure systems at the regional and national levels. We are particularly interested in candidates working on digital twin technologies for infrastructure, computer vision and remote/embedded sensing to augment computational simulation, and immersive visualization methods (e.g., augmented and virtual reality, holographic projection) for infrastructure resilience and sustainable engineering.
Minimum Qualifications Required: To be considered for the positions candidates should have: (1) an earned doctorate in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field; (2) a viable plan to develop and sustain a strong, externally funded research program; (3) ability and desire to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department's undergraduate and graduate programs; (4) commitment to support service and strategic initiatives in the Department, the Swanson School of Engineering, and the University of Pittsburgh. Candidates with a PE license or with the ability to pursue licensure are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to appointees at the Assistant Professor level, but applicants with outstanding credentials may be considered at other levels.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) research interests and future plans, (5) copies of three representative publications, and (6) the names and contact information for at least three references. The University of Pittsburgh and the Swanson School of Engineering are deeply committed to wellbeing and community.
Outstanding candidates will have the opportunity to join our vibrant and growing department of Outstanding candidates will have the opportunity to join our vibrant and growing department of 22 full-time faculty members, 235 undergraduate and~80 graduate students (~50 of which are PhD students). University of Pittsburgh faculty receive a comprehensive Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement savings/pension plans; and tuition scholarships for dependents.
