RailTEC and the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are pleased to announce an opening for a new, tenure track faculty position in railway systems engineering. Following are some highlights of the announcement. For the official announcement, more information about the position, and how to apply, please visit the webpage https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/13403?c=illinois. Full consideration will be given to applications received by April 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm (CST).
Assistant Professor – Railway Transportation Engineering
The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks highly qualified candidates to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor full-time faculty position. Exceptional applicants in all areas relevant to Rail Transportation and Engineering will be considered. Some example areas of interest are Railway Systems, Operation, and Safety with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- rail capacity analysis and modeling
- rail network planning and analysis
- rail freight and passenger transportation operation
- advanced train control
- computer-aided railway traffic control
- rail system and operational optimization
- automated/autonomous train operating systems
- train operating mechanics
- train dynamics including wheel/rail interface
- railway energy efficiency and motive power
- integrated passenger and freight railway system safety and risk analysis
- railway terminal system design and operation
- rail transit
- high-speed and intercity passenger rail
The successful candidate will be capable of working with a variety of industry and government sponsors and partners. They are also expected to initiate and sustain a vigorous, independently funded research program, demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring of students at all levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
Please visit https://jobs.illinois.edu to view the complete position announcement and application instructions. For further information regarding application procedures, please address questions to Stacie Mertes at smertes@illinois.edu.