She or he will have to teach both, a first year mechanics course, including statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials in the international bachelor's programme, and a graduate course.
Language of instruction is English.
However, candidates who have demonstrated exceptional abilities in other areas of research in mechanics and have a personal commitment to excellence in teaching are also encouraged to apply. The visitor will join the section of Mechanics and Ocean Engineering which maintains research programmes in structural mechanics, dynamics, acoustics, and fluid-structure interactions. Applicants are expected to be native speakers of English and to hold a Ph.D. degree in Engineering. Christian Nedess, D-21071 Hamburg, Germany. Applications must be received by May 31, 2001.