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The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Syracuse University invites applications for the position of Professor and Director of the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (CASM), starting in Fall 2025. CASM is an interdisciplinary center that will bring together expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, manufacturing processes, optimization and robotics to advance the science of semiconductor manufacturing. The center is funded by a $20 million investment from Syracuse University and Onondaga County. CASM will be a centerpiece of an investment over $150 million that strategically transforms STEM and expands the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at Syracuse University by 50%. Prospective candidates should possess a proven track record in the broader realm of Advanced Manufacturing, with an ability to develop a nationally and internationally recognized and externally funded research program. The department is particularly interested in individuals engaged in both fundamental and applied research within the expansive domain of advanced manufacturing. Potential research areas encompass, but are not confined to, advanced manufacturing processes and systems, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, automation in manufacturing, digital twins in manufacturing, advanced modeling and simulation, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in manufacturing. The chosen candidate will also be expected to address instructional requirements in the fields of manufacturing and mechanical engineering, spanning both undergraduate and graduate levels.