NFPA works with a growing number of schools, educators, and students across the country to help grow fluid power education and workforce development. One of our partners, Purdue University, is looking for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering with a joint appointment in Mechanical Engineering. This is an academic year, tenure track, research and teaching position. Once hired, the successful candidate would be expected to develop an internationally recognized program in fluid power research and education. The ideal candidate would have a PhD in a related field, expertise in fluid power, and industry experience or demonstrated research funding from industry or government agencies.
Additional position information is available here.
NFPA members and educator partners alike are encouraged to share the position announcement with any appropriate contacts they may have. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Andrea Vacca at avacca@purdue.edu or (765) 430-0081.
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