Cornell University, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Position ID:Cornell-MAE-SPACESYSTEMS [#20141]
Position Title: MAE Space Systems Search
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Aerospace Engineering / space systems
Appl Deadline:2021/12/15 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/10/26, finished 2022/06/18, listed until 2021/12/15)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Faculty Positions in Spacecraft Engineering, Cornell University

The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty position in the field of Aerospace, with an emphasis on space and space technology. Candidates must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field and are expected to establish an outstanding, funded research program as well as to contribute fully to both undergraduate and graduate instruction. Applicants at the level of Assistant Professor are a priority, but appointments at other levels will be considered. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We seek outstanding individuals engaged in computational, theoretical, and/or experimental research in spacecraft engineering. The successful candidates will complement Cornell’s diverse, world-class capabilities including dynamics, systems, and controls (DSC) and materials in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, planetary science and astrophysics in the Department of Astronomy, Systems Engineering, and entrepreneurship.

The ideal candidate will conduct research tied to one or more of the following specific areas: in-situ resource utilization and in-space manufacturing and assembly; global navigation satellite systems (such as GPS) and CisLunar pointing, navigation and timing; robotic spacecraft autonomy, including artificial intelligence and machine learning; lunar and planetary-surface infrastructure, logistics, and operations; and spacecraft flight dynamics, control, and estimation. A key objective of this search is to build stronger connections among Cornell’s fields of Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy, and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences. Qualified candidates in all related areas are encouraged to apply.

Cornell University fosters interdisciplinary research and an atmosphere of cooperation through its Centers and Field system. Both in research and teaching, faculty in Aerospace Engineering have outstanding opportunities to interact with faculty in basic and applied research from other departments and with a number of unique programs including the Carl Sagan Institute, the Center for Radiophysics and Space Research, the Space Science and Plasma Physics Research Group, the Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility, the Cornell Center for Materials Research, the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source, the Praxis Center for Venture Development, the McGovern Center for Venter Development in the Life Science the Space Systems Design Studio, and the Weill Cornell Medical College.

The Sibley School and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who can foster a welcoming climate for all students. Candidates from minoritized and historically underrepresented groups in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

Please submit an application on line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20141. Applications should include the cover sheet, a complete resume/CV, statements of research interests and teaching experience (please limit each statement to two pages), a diversity statement (see https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/information-for-faculty-candidates/), and up to three publications. All applications received by December 15, 2021 will receive full consideration this academic year. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.


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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, 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. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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.


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MAE Space Systems Search
141 Upson Hall, Director's suite
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853