Tenure-Track: Wildfire Science & Thermal-Fluid Eng

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San José State University in San José, CA invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in mechanical engineering with expertise in wildfire science. The appointment begins August 2027 and includes a strong emphasis on research collaboration with SJSU's Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC). The successful candidate will contribute to teaching thermo-fluids and related areas, develop an independent, funded research program, and participate in service to the

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