Assistant Professor, Sensors & Embedded Systems

Tufts University Department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in sensors and embedded systems. Ideally, candidates' research will explore macro-scale applications related to acoustics, smart materials, medical devices, energy systems, or aerospace applications. Candidate research themes also have the potential to complement broader, interdisciplinary initiatives at the School of Engineering and university levels in sustainability, materials engineering, and artificial intelligence. The candidate should be capable of teaching graduate and undergraduate courses related to current curricula and new research directions. Additional information about the department can be found at http://engineering.tufts.edu/me.

Tufts' School of Engineering (SOE) distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs, within the intellectually rich environment of both a "Research I" university and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. The past ten years have been a period of extraordinary growth for SOE at Tufts, with recruitment of over half of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and a more than three-fold increase in research productivity. Tufts offers the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. Home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-school partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

General/Professor rank: A doctorate in engineering or a related field is required, and all candidates must have experience in electromechanical modeling, embedded systems, and data acquisition. The candidate should demonstrate a successful track record of research and mentoring with the potential to develop an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research program. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, and thus, candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Questions about the position should be addressed to Professor Rob White, search committee co-chair, at r.white@tufts.edu. Candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests and objectives, and contact information for three references online through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/XXXXX. Candidates should clearly explain how their research and skillset will fit well into the department ecosystem. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate attention to inclusive excellence as it relates to teaching, research, and scholarship throughout their application. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate's experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual's education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.