Tenure-track faculty position in the interaction between fluid structure and fluid dynamics

In the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering

(Permanent position, tenure track)

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) Joint College of Engineering invites applications for a faculty position. The successful candidate will work in areas that complement and enhance the faculty’s current research and teaching in fluid dynamics. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professor level, but well-qualified candidates will be considered at a higher level.

We are looking for highly qualified applicants with research in fluid dynamics in nearshore and offshore environments. The specific focus of this research is to expand collaboration with faculty in structural and geotechnical engineering. Applicants with significant overlap with existing faculty experience (e.g., focus on wind tunnel testing or focus on structural mechanics rather than fluid mechanics) will not be able to compete.

The candidate must show evidence of research and collaboration in fluid-structure interactions such as wind-structure or wave-structure interactions. We are particularly interested in a candidate with an interdisciplinary background and research experience. Examples of areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• CFD simulation of wind or wave effects on structures
• Computational modeling of turbulence in atmospheric boundary layer winds
• Hydroelasticity and wave mechanics (in a range appropriate for typical coastal structures)
• Hydrodynamic loads on offshore platforms and power structures
• Fluid dynamics associated with near-surface tropical cyclones, under current and future climate conditions

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering serves as the link between two major public universities, each with a distinct mission but focused on world-class engineering education and research. The joint institution, created by the Florida Legislature in 1982, is the College of Engineering for both Florida A&M University and Florida State University. This unique combination of focus, resources and mission from our parent institutions has created on our campuses a truly innovative atmosphere that leverages the benefits of the traditional HBCU model with the innovations of an R-1 public research university. After completing prerequisites at their home institution, FAMU and FSU students learn, study, and research together on our independent campuses with jointly appointed faculty and staff. Students graduate from their alma mater and from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. FAMU and FSU are both part of the Florida State University System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. In addition, all seven (7) eligible undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accrediting Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has a strong and growing reputation with a particular focus on disaster resilience and sustainability, and has recently established the Center for Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER). The successful candidate will join 30 full-time faculty in a department of approximately 400 undergraduate students and more than 120 graduate students, and will work closely with colleagues in the RIDER Center (https://rider.eng.famu.fsu.edu/), the FAMU School of the Environment (https://soe.famu.edu/), and the Department Earth, Oceanic, and Atmospheric Sciences at FSU (https://www.eoas.fsu.edu/), and various centers on both campuses.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree. in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline. Postdoctoral experience in relevant subject areas preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a strong externally funded research program, have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in university and professional service. Possessing a Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to obtain a Florida PE license is highly desirable.

If qualified and interested in the positions, applicants should apply to Florida State University https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs, Job ID: 61264 With the following documents:

1. cover letter
2. Complete CV
3. A research statement that includes research interests and plans
4. A statement on teaching and philosophy
5. No more than four publications selected for review
6. Names and contact information for four potential references

To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by November 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30, but the position will remain open for applications until filled. Appointments are expected to begin in August 2026. Additional information about the two universities and the department can be found at http://www.eng.famu.fsu.edu. Any questions about the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Wenrui Huang (whuang@eng.famu.fsu.edu).

Criminal background check:

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with FSU Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

Equal employment opportunities

Florida A&M University and Florida State University are equal opportunity employers.