Professor (Mechanical Engineering) at the Federal University of Transportation, Daura Full Time

Job Title: Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Daura, Katsina
Faculty: Transportation Engineering
Department: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

Requirements

• A Ph.D in a relevant specialization and either already a Professor or has been an Associate Professor (Reader) for at least three (3) years.
• At least 10 years of teaching, research, and professional experience in a university or comparable institution.
• An excellent track record of scholarly publications in reputable academic journals.
• Evidence of supervision of postgraduate students (Master’s & PhD).
• Proven ability to initiate and execute research projects.

Some Areas of Critical Need:

• Railway Track Design and Maintenance
• Rolling Stock Engineering
• Signaling and Telecommunications Systems
• Geotechnical Engineering for Railways
• Railway Operations and Safety Management
• Intelligent Transport Systems
• Big Data Analytics in Transportation
• Transport Cybersecurity
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Transport
• AI Applications in Smart Mobility
• Marine Transport and Port Management
• Aviation Management and Safety
• Ship Design and Maintenance
• Airport Operations and Logistics
• Transport Economics and Financing
• Sustainable Transport Policy and Planning
• Public-Private Partnerships in Transport Development
• Governance and Regulation of Transport Systems
• Green Mobility and Electric Vehicles
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Transport Projects
• Renewable Energy Solutions for Transportation
• E-commerce and Last-Mile Delivery Systems
• Ticketing
• Terminal Management etc.

Salary Scale
CONUASS 07.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Three (3) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae including:
  • Personal details
  • Academic qualifications
  • Work experience, and list of publications with credentials attached to each
  • Names and contact details of three referees (at least one should be an academic referee).
• Evidence of previous work experience and contributions to research or practice in the field.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Transportation Daura,
P.M.B 1050,
Daura, Katsina State,
Nigeria.
Additionally, an electronic copy of the Application and CV in PDF should be sent to [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals from all over Africa and beyond.