About the Position
The Technion Faculty of Mechanical Engineering seeks faculty with transformative research programs in energy and combustion, fluid mechanics, and thermal sciences. Priority areas include advanced combustion, hydrogen combustion, sustainable fuels, and energy conversion systems. Application: cover letter, CV with up to 3 publications, 1-3 page research statement, teaching statement, and 5+ references. Full benefits package at one of the world's top engineering schools.
Research Areas
HydrogenHydrogenGreen hydrogen production via electrolysis, storage, transport, and fuel cell applications. Central to decarbonizing heavy industry, shipping, and long-distance transport.Energy EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyBuilding envelopes, industrial process optimization, heat pumps, and demand-side management. The fastest and cheapest lever for reducing total energy consumption.Smart GridsSmart GridsDigital infrastructure for intelligent power distribution, demand response, and distributed generation. Includes grid cybersecurity and real-time balancing.Energy Storage & BatteriesEnergy Storage & BatteriesLithium-ion, solid-state, and flow batteries for grid-scale and mobile applications. Critical for smoothing renewable variability and enabling full electrification.