UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Marine Power Systems and Propulsion Faculty Position
Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Applicants are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Naval architecture and marine engineering teaching began at Michigan in 1881; the department was formally established in 1903. The department is a world leader in education and research in engineering for the marine environment. The applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in naval architecture; marine, ocean or offshore engineering; mechanical engineering; electrical engineering; or related engineering or science discipline. The applicants should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate marine power system courses, develop and lead a strong externally funded research program, and supervise Ph.D. education in some of the following areas:

• marine power system design and integration
• compact power; fuel cells; batteries
• integrated electric plants; their impact on naval architecture
• power electronics for integrated electric and fuel cell systems
• marine systems automation and control; damage tolerance
• marine propulsors

An appointment at the assistant or associate professor level is anticipated depending upon experience and qualifications of the successful applicant. Appointment at the professor level is possible for a more senior person of international reputation and stature. The position starting date is expected to be September 1, 2003.

Send applications with Curriculum Vita, references, and copies of abstracts of journal publications to the following address by December 1, 2002. Thereafter, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Professor Michael M. Bernitsas, Chair
Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
University of Michigan
2600 Draper Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2145

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.