Stanford University: Open-Rank Faculty in Smart Manufacturing
Stanford's School of Engineering runs an all-ranks faculty search in Smart Manufacturing, at tenure-track assistant professor, associate professor or full professor level. The home department will be one of nine engineering departments and is decided during the search; it is also listed on the Mechanical Engineering open positions page. Topics include additive manufacturing, in-situ sensing and process control, AI-driven design, digital twins and robotics. It suits researchers from any engineering discipline.
What you'll do
- Conduct world-class research in smart manufacturing and translate results into real-world impact
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
- Become an educational leader in advanced manufacturing topics
- Build and lead a team of PhD students
- Explain the role of advanced technologies in shaping the future of manufacturing and its societal impact
Who can apply
- A completed or soon-to-be-completed PhD in the advertised field or a closely related one
- Evidence of the ability to pursue a research program
- A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching
- Three to five references with email addresses
How to apply
Apply on the Stanford faculty positions site with a cover letter naming potential home departments, a CV, 3-5 pages of research and teaching statements, two publications and 3-5 references. If a possible home department has its own search, also apply there. Review begins on November 1, 2026 and the listing closes on October 1, 2027.
Official page: facultypositions.stanford.edu/jobs/open-rank-faculty-position-in-smart-manufacturing-stanford-university-california-united-states