Tenure-track Faculty positions in Industrial Engineering: Mechanical Engineering 2026-2027

Description

IE University´s School of Science and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Mechanical Engineering.

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses such as Mechanics, Dynamic Systems, and Thermodynamics. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong research record in a field closely related to:

• Thermal and Energy systems
• Computational and experimental mechanics
• Artificial intelligence for modelling and control
• Cyber-physical systems, robotics, and control engineering
• Mechanical systems design, mechatronics, or smart manufacturing

A doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Prior teaching experience and evidence of academic or professional contributions in the field will be viewed favorably.

Faculty are expected to engage in high-quality research, pursue external funding, and contribute to curriculum development and university service.

We value candidates with the capacity to collaborate in applied research projects led by the Impact Xcelerator at IE School of Science and Technology, specifically in Sustainable Energy & Thermal Systems, Cyber-Physical Systems & Smart Manufacturing, and AI-driven Control for Engineering Applications.

The ability to contribute to multidisciplinary research initiatives that apply mechanical engineering expertise to design efficient, resilient, and innovative engineering solutions will be key to the role’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Mechanical Engineering, including Mechanics, Dynamic Systems, Thermodynamics, and related areas.
• Conduct high-impact research in areas such as thermal and energy systems, computational and experimental mechanics, AI for modeling and control, and cyber-physical systems, while actively securing competitive research funds.
• Supervise and mentor students across undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs.
• Collaborate with industry and research partners on innovative projects in smart manufacturing, automation, sustainable energy, and intelligent mechanical systems.
• Play an active role in curriculum development, incorporating emerging trends such as mechatronics, robotics, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0.
• Participate in academic service and contribute to the strategic growth of the School of Science and Technology.

We offer:

• A competitive salary in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
• A generous seed research fund to cover travel, equipment and relocation costs.
• State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
• A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
• Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme, plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
• Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment.
• Inspiring campus life on a conveniently located, state-of-the-art, unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia.

About IE University and the School of Science and Technology

IE University is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school. We consider ourselves the most international institution of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus. Our Madrid postgraduate campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people. In 2021 we opened the IE Tower –standing as one of the 5 towers in the business district of Madrid with a 6000-student capacity.

The School of Science and Technology prepares students with industry relevant skills in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics and Data analytics. For further information on the current faculty and lines of research, please visit IE Research Datalab

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