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October 20, 2008

 

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>PLAN AHEAD…

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Scholarships and Fellowships

Job and Internship Postings—Students

Faculty and Post-Doc Positions

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EATON INFO SESSION: THIS WEDNESDAY @ 6:30 PM

 

Eaton Corporation is a global Fortune 200 diversified power management company that has been doing business for nearly 100 years. Eaton serves customers worldwide, helping them manage power so their buildings, airplanes, trucks, cars, machinery and entire businesses can do more while consuming less energy. Come learn more about this organization, and how you can be a part of it, at the Eaton Info Session this Wednesday (10/22) at 6:30 pm in KEC 1007.

 

Eaton currently has job and internship openings in the following areas:

  • Leadership Development Program – Operations for Engineers: Prepare for a high-level career in manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, supply chain management, quality control, lean manufacturing, supervision and more. Requires bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or manufacturing engineering, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Leadership Development Program – Technical Sales: Prepare yourself to sell electrical distribution products, solutions and value in a competitive marketplace, within a team environment, to distributors, contractors, consultants and end customers. Requires Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering, industrial distribution, engineering technology, general business or marketing, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Global Sales and Marketing Internship Program: Eaton’s Global Sales and Marketing Internship program is for students pursuing a degree in marketing, industrial distribution, or electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.

§  Engineering Intern/Coops: Eaton’s Internship and co-op programs are for students pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.

 

This info session is jointly sponsored by the OSU chapters of  SME and IEEE and is open to all students in MIME and EECS. Free food and drink provided. Hope to see you there!

 

 

NEED HELP IN ENGR 211, 212, or 213?

 

The Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma (PTS), is offering tutoring sessions this year for students taking ENGR 211, 212, and/or 213. Sessions are on Mondays, 6–8 pm, in the Caliper Lounge (Rogers 438). Bring all your homework questions!

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS [back to top]

 

Visit the MIME event calendar online

 

This Week

Mon Oct 20: Graduate School Open House. 3:30–5 pm, Kerr 300.

 

Mon Oct 20: Formula SAE Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 132. All students welcome.

 

Mon Oct 20: EWB El Salvador Project Meeting. 7 pm, Gilmore 234.

 

Tues Oct 21: OSU Career Fair. 10:30 am–4 pm. For more info, click here.

 

Tues Oct 21: OSURA-sponsored interactive session: “An Introduction to Protecting Your Identity.” 1–3 pm, Agricultural & Life Sciences Building 4001. Presenter: Carlos Jensen, assistant professor, OSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Questions: margaret.niess@oregonstate.edu.

 

Tues Oct 21: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Info Session. 5–6 pm, Owen 102. Looking to fill ME and IE positions.

 

Tues Oct 21: MIME–EECS Senior Dinner. 6 pm, MU Ballroom. Note: Registration is full. For a list of companies, click here.

 

Tues Oct 21: Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) Club Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 230. All students welcome.

 

Wed Oct 22: Monsanto Meet & Greet. 8–10 am, Gleeson 306. (Monsanto will also be at the engineering career fair.) Monsanto has a variety of internship, co-op, and entry-level positions in mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering. All open internship and co-op opportunities are posted on www.monsanto.com

 

Wed Oct 22: Engineering Career Fair. 11 am–4 pm, CH2M Hill alumni Center. For more info and a list of participating companies, click here. To view a list of dates that companies will be conducting interviews and info sessions, click here.

 

Wed Oct 22: CTL Workshop: “So You Think You Want To Take a Field Trip? 2–4 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. For more info and registration, click here.

 

Wed Oct 22: Baja SAE Meeting. 4 pm, Rogers 230. All students welcome.

 

Wed Oct 22: Community and Diversity Office Meet-and-Greet Social. 4–6 pm, MU Lounge. Snacks, beverages, entertainment and socializing. Info: martinea@onid.orst.edu.

 

Wed Oct 22: Eaton Corporation Info Session. 6:30 pm, KEC 1007.  Food & beverages provided. Co-sponsored by SME and IEEE.  See feature announcement at the top of this e-bulletin.  

 

Thurs Oct 23: OSU Lunch & Learn Forum: Growing Up Female.  11:30–1 pm, MU 206.  A panel of four will discuss the spoken and unspoken messages about being a female they received from their families, communities, and cultures.  The featured panelists, their departments and hometowns are Mirabelle Fernandes-Paul (Women’s Advancement & Gender Equity), Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India;  Betu Herrera (Music Department), Sacramento, California; Beth Rietveld (Women’s Development), Chicago Heights, Illinois; and Susan Shaw (Women’s Studies), Rome, Georgia.  Everyone is welcome! Although your prompt arrival will be appreciated, we welcome you to arrive and depart as your schedule allows. No pre-registration is required, but space will be limited. Co-sponsored by the OSU Campus Coalition Builders and the OSU Women’s Center.

 

Thurs Oct 23: Graduate Student Brown-bag: The Writing Center & Your Thesis. Noon–1 pm, MU 208. Open to all grad students.

 

Thurs Oct 23: Washington DC and Salem Internship Info Session. 3:30 pm, MU 208. Scholarships available. More info: heather.bene@oregonstate.edu

 

Thurs Oct 23 & 24: 1st Annual OUS Sustainability Conference. Univ. Oregon campus, Eugene. For more info about this event, click here.

 

Thurs Oct 23: Human Powered Vehicle Team meeting. 6–6:30 pm, Dearborn 5B. All engineering students (undergrad and grad) interested in helping with the project are welcome. Questions? Email Ryan Carpenter (carpryan@onid.orst.edu).

 

Fri Oct 24:Overview of the NSF Education and Human Resources Directorate and the Division of Graduate Education Grant Programs.” Presenter: Dr. Ping (Christine) Ge, Program Director, Division of Graduate Education, National Science Foundation. 10 am, Rogers 226.

 

Fri Oct 24: Graduate Defense: Risk-based Negotiation for Collaborative System Design in a Distributed Environment.” Presenter: Yuming Qiu, Candidate for PhD in Mechanical Engineering, OSU School of MIME. 3 pm, Rogers 226.

 

Fri Oct 24: EWB “Eat Locally, Think Globally” Fund Raiser. 6­–10 pm, MU Ballroom. $50/person. To reserve tickets email: osu.ewb@gmail.com. For more info, click here.

 

Plan Ahead... [back to top]

 

Tues Oct 28: Graduate Student Brown-bag: Doctoral Program of Study. Noon–1 pm, MU 208. Open to all grad students.

 

Wed Oct 29, Fri Oct 31 & Sat Nov 1: OSU Homecoming Events. Click here for details.

 

Tues Nov 4: CTL Workshop: “Are Your Students Learning? 1–4 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. For more info and registration, click here.

 

Tues Nov 4, Thurs Nov 6, & Fri Nov 7: Free Worksite Health Screenings. OSU Plageman Student Health Center. Maintain good health and learn more about resources to improve your health. Screenings are offered at no cost exclusively for employees enrolled in a PEBB medical plan (spouses, domestic partners, dependents not eligible). Enroll Online here. For more info, click here. Questions? Call OSU Office of HR at 541-733-2805.

 

Tues Nov 18: CTL Workshop: “Emerging Technologies 1:30–3 pm, Valley 3622, Willamette Seminar Rooms. Open to all graduate students and faculty. For more info and registration, click here.

 

Wed Nov 19: CTL Workshop: “Assessment Tools and Their Use In The Classroom 1–3 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. For more info and registration, click here.

 

Wed Nov 19: Study Abroad Scholarship Info Session. 4–5 pm, Snell 448. Worried about funding your experience abroad? Come to this session to learn more about scholarship opportunities. For more info, click here.

 

Tues Dec 2: CTL Workshop: “Engaging Students Through Inquiry-Based Cooperative Learning 12–1 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. For more info and registration, click here.

 

UPCOMING MIME SEMINARS [back to top]

Fri Oct 24: “Overview of the NSF Education and Human Resources Directorate and the Division of Graduate Education Grant Programs.” Presenter: Dr. Ping (Christine) Ge, Program Director, Division of Graduate Education, National Science Foundation. 10 am, Rogers 226. Note: The three DEG grant programs are: Graduate Research Fellowship Programs (GRFP), Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT), and NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12).

 

Fri Oct 24: MIME Graduate Defense: Risk-based Negotiation for Collaborative System Design in a Distributed Environment.” Presenter: Yuming Qiu, Candidate for PhD in Mechanical Engineering, OSU School of MIME. 3 pm, Rogers 226.

 

Note: Archived schedules of MIME seminars and presentations are available here

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top]

 

Undergrad/School-wide…

 

WORK IN THE COE AS AN ACADEMIC COACH! The COE is looking for students to provide one-on-one peer academic coaching to other students, helping them to improve their academic success. The program promotes student persistence among pre-engineering students and supports success in the COE. If you have good interpersonal skills, want to help other students succeed, and have 5–20 hours available each week during Winter/Spring terms, the COE wants you as an academic coach! Requirements: must be in good academic standing, must have at least 3 terms completed at OSU, must be a COE student, must be available for some training during Fall Term. To Apply: indicate “Engineering Academic Coach” on the subject line to: Denise.Emery@oregonstate.edu. In cover letter, address (1) Why you are interested in being a coach? (2) What unique abilities do you bring to the position? Attach your resume, contact information, and proposed Winter Term schedule. Application deadline: Nov 1, 2008. Pay will be $9 per hour during training and coaching hours. [posted 10/20]

 

INTERESTED IN STUDYING ABROAD, BUT NEED MORE INFO? Several info sessions are being held this week for students interested in studying abroad. Click here for details. [posted 10/20]

 

AND WHAT ABOUT AN INTERNSHIP IN THE STATE OR NATION’S CAPITAL? Internships in Washington and Salem aren't just for political junkies anymore.  Real world experience gained in a congressional office in Washington, DC or in a legislative office in Salem will create a competitive advantage no matter what career you pursue. The winter and spring academic quarters this year will be especially exciting with a new administration in the White House and the 2009 Oregon Legislative Session.  To learn more, attend the Washington DC and Salem Internship Symposium, this Thursday, Oct 23rd, at 3:30 pm in MU 208. Or contact the following individuals: Salem internships—Jock Mills (jock.mills@oregonstate.edu); Washington, DC internships—Kate Cusack (kate.cusack@oregonstate.edu; Alumni Association Scholarship Program—Steve Smith (stephen.t.smith@oregonstate.edu). [posted 10/20]

 

1ST ANNUAL OUS SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE. Students, faculty, and staff from all schools within the Oregon University system are invited to the 1st annual OUS Sustainability Conference on October 23rd & 24th, at the University of Oregon. For more info about this event, click here. [posted 10/13]

 

DONATE UNWANTED CELL PHONES TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. October is domestic violence awareness month, and the OSU Campus Recycling Office and Office of Sustainability have partnered with the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) to conduct a cell phone collection drive on campus. Donated cell phones will be reprogrammed to become 911 emergency phones for use by individuals and families fleeing domestic or sexual violence. Collection boxes are located in the Memorial Union, Dixon Recreation Center and Valley Library (near Java II) until October 31st. [posted 10/13]

ME PEACE CORPS MASTERS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM AT MICHIGAN TECH. Obtain your Mechanical Engineering graduate degree while working as an engineer with the Peace Corps. We are the first and only Master's International mechanical engineering program in the country. For more info, click here or contact Dr. Michele Miller (mhmiller@mtu.edu) or Dr. John Gershenson (jkgershe@mtu.edu). [posted 10/13]

 

NEED HELP PREPARING RESUMES FOR THE UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS? Beaver Career Days offer free workshops in preparation for the upcoming OSU and COE Career Fairs. Workshops are located in Career Services, B008 Kerr. Students do not need to register for workshops, except for the Mock Interviews. Workshop schedule:

Mon Oct 20:

§  Mock Interviews 9–4 pm (spaces are limited; call 541-737-0523 or visit Career Services to register)

§  Success at the Career Fair Workshop 12–1 pm

§  Resume Writing Workshop 2–3 pm

[posted 10/13, updated 10/20]

 

NEED AN EXTRA BOOST OF ENERGY ON MONDAYS? “Move It Mondays" is a weekly group walking program during the lunch hour sponsored by Beaver Strides, OSU's pedometer-based walking wellness program. Beaver Strides and Move It Mondays are open to students, faculty and staff. They meet at the east entrance of Plageman Student Health Services under the red awning at noon and walk for 45 minutes on various routes near campus. The walk will occur weekly, rain or shine, so bring comfortable shoes and an umbrella or rain gear, if needed. Questions? Contact: Lauren.Fein@oregonstate.edu. [posted 10/13]

 

HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM IS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS. The HPV OSU team meets every Thursday, 6–6:30 pm in Dearborn 5B. All engineering students (undergrad and grad) interested in helping with the project are welcome. This is a great opportunity to get involved, and you get a chance to qualify for a free trip to the competition in the spring. Questions? Email Ryan Carpenter (carpryan@onid.orst.edu). [posted 10/13]

 

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MCNAIR SCHOLAR? The McNair Scholars Program is directed toward low income and first generation undergrad students, many from underrepresented minority groups. Selection as a McNair Scholar is the result of a highly competitive process, and signifies academic achievement and the potential for future success in graduate study. The OSU Graduate School will pay the graduate application fee for McNair Scholars intending to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree. In addition, the Graduate School or your academic program of interest may provide tuition remission to documented McNair Scholars who gain admission to graduate study at OSU—up to 2 years for master’s students, and up to 4 years for doctoral students! Interested? Contact Mary Strickroth (Mary.Strickroth@oregonstate.edu) or 541-737-4881. [posted 10/13]

 

COE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION. The COE has implemented a new program for volunteering. This is a great way to get connected to your college, meet new people, share your knowledge with others, and have fun. Many of the volunteer activities involve outreach work with elementary, middle, and high school students who want to meet you and learn about your experiences as an engineer at Oregon State University. To see current COE volunteer opportunities, click here. [posted 10/13]

 

AUTODESK STUDENT/FACULTY DESIGN COMMUNITY. Free downloads for students and faculty at: www.autodesk.com/edcommunity. You’ll find several Autodesk design, engineering and analysis software tools (such as Autodesk Inventor Professional, AutoStudio, AutoCAD, and much more). These are 13-month personal licenses along with accompanying tutorials, curriculum and other valuable technical support resources. [posted 10/13]

 

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top]

 

Free Workshops at the Library! Check out our fall workshop offerings for graduate students and faculty. These workshops are designed to help you keep up with your research in new ways, stay organized, and learn how to use the library more effectively. Register for any of the following workshops here.

§  Literature Review Workshop. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 8:30–10 am or Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5–6:30 pm, Willamette Seminar Rooms, 3rd Floor, The Valley Library

§  EndNote Workshop  Thursday, Nov. 6, 2–4 pm or Thursday, Nov. 13, 9–11 am, Autzen Classroom, Main (2nd) Floor, The Valley Library

§  Zotero Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5–6 pm, Autzen Classroom, Main (2nd) Floor, The Valley Library

Questions? Contact Hannah Rempel at hannah.rempel@oregonstate.edu [posted 10/20]

 

Product Innovation and Commercialization GRADUATE SEMINAR: Winter–SPRING 2009. If you are involved in a research project, thinking about a start-up, interested in commercializing an idea or would like to pursue innovative ideas at an established company this is an excellent opportunity to learn and connect with influencers in the entrepreneurial community. The class will run on Thursdays, noon– 2 pm. It’s a two-part class (one part each term) with 2 credits (Pass-Fail) of graduate studies each term. The class is informative and fun and features a significant guest speaker almost every week from the VC, legal, and entrepreneurial communities that participate in an interactive format. Check out the class Web site here. [posted 10/20]

 

2008–09 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FACULTY GRANTS AND AWARDS PROGRAM. The program aims to foster faculty international initiatives that contribute to expanding and strengthening the international dimensions of teaching, research and service at Oregon State University. These grants are available for regular OSU faculty members (tenured, tenure track, professional or fixed-term non–tenure track) with at least a .5 FTE and a nine- to twelve-month appointment. Nine awards of up to $2,500 are anticipated in the 2008-2009 program. Application deadline: Mon, Nov 10th. For criteria, types of proposals and full program details, click here. [posted 10/13]

 

FACULTY: ARE YOU ABLE TO GIVE GENERAL ADVICE ON THE NSF-GRFP APPLICATION PROCESS? If so, please register and encourage appropriate others to register here. Students at your institution will be able to contact you for advice.  Also to faculty, the Graduate School is trying to determine potential interest in inviting NSF GRFP representatives to OSU in spring 2009 to meet with students and faculty and encourage participation in this fellowship program. Please contact Mary Strickroth if you are interested and indicate how many of your students and/or faculty might attend. [posted 10/13]

 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top]

(UG = Undergraduate Students;  G = Graduate Students;  UG/G = Both Undergrad and Grad)

 

UG/G  ARE YOU PLANNING A CAREER IN TEACHING AND RESEARCH AT THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERITY LEVEL? If so, you might be interested in the Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships which seek to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity. Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and Postdoctoral levels to students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity and a desire to enter the professoriate. Deadlines: Predoctoral deadline: Nov 14, 2008. Dissertation deadline: Nov 28, 2008. Postdoctoral deadline: Nov 28, 2008. For more details, click here. [posted 10/20]

 

UG/G  ASEE SUMMER REU. The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is administering The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP) sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). NREIP is a ten-week summer research opportunity for undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory (list of participating universities: http://www.asee.org/nreip). Stipends: $5,500—undergraduate students; $6,500­—graduate students. Application opened Oct 15. Deadline: Jan 12, 2009. For more details, click here. Questions? E-mail: nreip@asee.org. [posted 10/20]

 

UG  ARE YOU A SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR WHO IS THINKING ABOUT TEACHING? You may be interested in a paid summer internship at MIT. For more info, click here. [posted 10/13]

 

UG/G  INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIPS. Apply by Nov 15, 2008 for an IE3 Global Internship abroad for spring term. Gain valuable professional experience, earn academic credit, and apply for financial aid. For more info on the IE3 program and other internship options, click here. [posted 10/13]

 

G  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN ICELAND FOR DEGREE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY. The School for Renewable Energy Science (RES) is offering a new, 1-year, international MSc Degree Program in Renewable Energy Science. RES is a graduate school affiliated with the Universities of Iceland in Reykjavik and University of Akureyri, in North Iceland. Scholarships available. Application deadline for academic year 2009-10: November 14, 2008. For more info, click here. Contact Arnbjrn Olafsson if you are interested in more info about RES, admission requirements, or the Scholarship Award. [posted 10/13]

 

G  APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN FOR THE 2009 NSF-GRFP COMPETITION. The 2009 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) offers up to 3 years of graduate school support worth over $120,000 to each awardee. The application process is currently open. To learn more about NSF-GRFP, click here. Deadline: November 2008. Interested? Visit www.nsf.gov/grfp/ or www.nsfgrfp.org for additional information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying. [posted 10/13]

 

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JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—MIME Students [back to top]

 

If you’re looking for a job or internship, be sure to attend the Fall Engineering Career Fair!  Wed Oct 22, 11am–4 pm, CH2M Hill alumni Center. For more info and a list of participating companies, click here. To view a list of dates that companies will be conducting interviews and info sessions, click here.

 

The following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and Internships Web site. For additional job and internship listings, click here. And don't forget to check out these helpful resources as well:

 

§ CampusPointIncludes MIME-related job and internship opportunities.

§ AfterCollege MIME Job Resource Center– Job listings site, tailored especially for MIME students. This month’s featured employers include: Cameron, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, FBI,

IMI, Parsons, Realization Technologies, Inc., Schlumberger, Schlumberger, Shell, Sun Microsystems, and The Walt Disney Company.

 

Jobs

 

BURNS AND ROE - C/S/A Engineer. More ...

 

HORIZON ENGINEERING - Environmental Technician. Assist with air pollution emission testing. Must have good mechanical aptitude, basic electrical, chemistry, and fluid flow courses. Requires some heavy lifting, work at heights, working in outdoor NW conditions. More ...

 

INTERFACE ENGINEERING, INC. - Mechanical Designer/Engineer. Interface Engineering, Inc., a prominent MEP Consulting firm, providing diverse services on exciting projects, is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer/Engineer for our Portland, OR office. More ...

 

PURAKAL CYLINDERS, INC. - Design Engineer. We are seeking a mechanical engineer with an interest in pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder design and fluid power applications. More ...

 

ROGERS MACHINERY COMPANY, INC. - Sales Engineer/Systems Auditor. Entry level sales representative for work in the compressed air sales and systems auditing industry. Industrial machinery experience is desired, including background and knowledge of electrical and mechanical sales. The qualified candidate will be able to display a professional business image, an outgoing personality and a positive attitude. Salary is dependent upon experience and background. More ...

 

SSI SHREDDING SYSTEMS, INC. - China Sales/Engineering Coordinator. SSI Shredding Systems, Inc. has an exciting opportunity as a China market area coordinator. This is an entry-level position working within the SSI Asia Sales and Customer Service team. The position will act as a support dealing directly with our customers in China, with the goal of moving into a Sales Engineering or Customer Service Technician position. This is a great opportunity for someone who can work independently and has the drive to continually learn and improve. More ...

 

VIEWPLUS TECHNOLOGIES - Part Time Student Research Engineer. Work directly with engineers to gain hands-on experience in a fast paced technology company. More ...

 

Internships [back to top]

 

BOEING COMPANY - Industrial Engineering Intern, Business Support Services. The Boeing Company has a few Industrial Engineering Summer intern opportunities in Washington State, the home of Commercial Airplanes. The internship program begins at the conclusion of Junior academic year to engage students in specific work assignments as well as group activities throughout the summer. The requisition number is 08-1023818. More ...

 

 

 

FACULTY AND POST-DOC POSITIONS [back to top]

 

Note: Check for additional mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering positions on two ASEE web sites:

§ Prism classified section 

§ Women in Engineering Division job site

 

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY. Department Head of the Dept. of ME in the Bagley College of Engineering. (http://www.me.msstate.edu). The ME head also holds the PACCAR Chair in ME. Must have a doctorate in ME or closely related field, must have earned national recognition by a distinguished record of accomplishments in ME education and research, and must qualify for rank of professor. Start date: Jan 1, 2009, but other start dates possible. Initial screening of candidates began Oct 15, but will continue until position is filled. Send letters of nomination, or applications with curriculum vitae, including names and contact info of at least three references to: Dr. Anthony J. Vizzini, PE, Chair; Search Committee for Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering; Mississippi State University; PO Box A; Mississippi State, MS 39762. (vizzini@ae.msstate.edu). [posted 10/20]

 

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. Tenure-track/tenured faculty position in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research in the Dept. Mechanical and Industrial Engr. Proposed start date: September 2009. A PhD in IE, operations research, or a related field is required. Any specialty research area is of interest, but priority to candidates with a strong methodological foundation in deterministic and probabilistic operations research and in statistics, who have a demonstrated interest in healthcare, supply chain management, environmental, energy, and service engineering applications. Electronic applications to emelas@coe.neu.edu are encouraged. Include a detailed resume, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For more info, click here. [posted 10/13]

 

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (2 postings):

§ Two tenure-track faculty positions in the ISYE dept. Proposed start date: August 16, 2009. Applicants seeking Assistant or Associate Professor rank will be considered. NIU is seeking candidates with a demonstrated interest in lean manufacturing systems, engineering management, distribution/warehousing, and supply chain management. Must have a PhD, or expect to complete degree before fall 2009, in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related discipline. Send cover letter, a detailed resume, sample publications, statements of research and teaching interests and philosophy, and the names and complete contact information of three references to: Dr. Omar Ghrayeb, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. Email applications are accepted at ghrayeb@ceet.niu.edu. Preference given to applications received by Feb 1st, 2009. For more info, click here.

§ Manager for the Baxter Reliability Laboratory. Position manages and directs the reliability laboratory. Must be familiar with specialized laboratory techniques, work standards, quality, regulatory laboratory requirements, display solid understanding of reliability engineering principles along with expertise in software application, problem solving, and data analysis. Must have a minimum master’s in engineering or science with a minimum experience of 3 years in medical device or reliability industry. Candidates with a BS degree must have more than 10 years of industrial experience in above areas. Send a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three relevant/current references to: Northern Illinois University, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. Attn: Dr. Omar Ghrayab. Preference given to applications received by: Nov 30, 2008. For more info, click here. [posted 10/13]

 

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. Tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor in Operations Research at the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department. Start date: Late August 2009. The ISE department is seeking candidates who have special interest in supply chain management or information systems, and have a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or closely related field. Apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu. Search for IRC# 25879. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, one-page statements of research plan and teaching philosophy, and contact info for three professional references. Specific inquiries on the position can be directed to: IEsearch@rit.edu.

Application deadline: Jan 15, 2009. [posted 10/20]

 

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