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NASA SUMMER INTERNSHIP This year’s NASA Student Symposium is on Friday, November 14, in the MU Journey Room. The symposium will
feature both oral and poster presentations from NASA student interns’ research
and experiences. Poster Session: 9 am–Noon. Presentations: 1–6 pm. Between
presentations and refreshments, guests will have the opportunity to ask
questions about the presentations and internship experiences. Info will also be
available regarding future NASA opportunities and programs. This event is free
and open to the public. Hosted by: Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC)
and NASA. WANT
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES? The College of Engineering, in conjunction with International
Education Week, is sponsoring an Engineering Study Abroad Info Session on Thurs,
Nov 20, 5:30–6:30 pm in KEC 1001. Hear from returned OSU engineering exchange
students and international students currently on exchange at OSU, as well as
faculty and staff who are involved with study abroad programs. Topics to
be covered include reasons to study internationally, life and learning in
another country, exchange programs offered, general expense info, and
application process. Questions? Contact Renie Ashbaugh
(Renie.Ashbaugh@oregonstate.edu)
or Brett McFarlane (Brett.McFarlane@oregonstate.edu).
ATTEND
A FREE, AWARD-WINNING WORKSHOP TO IMPROVE YOUR INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS Improve your team building and
management skills at the Engineering
Futures Workshop (hosted by the OSU Tau Beta Pi chapter) on Saturday, November 22nd, 10
am–2:30 pm, in Weineger 151. The Tau Beta Pi’s
national committee produces these award-winning workshops around the nation,
and you have an excellent opportunity as a student to enhance
your skills for FREE! For more info about the workshops, click here. OSU
student clubs, groups, and research teams are especially encouraged to attend.
Lunch will be provided. E-mail Desiree Miller (milledes@onid.orst.edu) by Friday, Nov 14 at Noon if you would
like to attend. Visit the MIME event calendar online Mon Nov 10: Formula SAE Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 132. All students welcome. Mon Nov 10: EWB El
Salvador Project Meeting. 7 pm, Gilmore 234. December travel team will be
announced. Support from all EWB members, including non-travelers, is needed
during this final month before the implementation trip to El Salvador. Tues Nov 11: Networking and
Dining Etiquette. 5–8 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Registered students can click here for
more info. Tues Nov 11: Micro Air
Vehicle (MAV) Club Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 230. Open to all OSU students.
Group updates, and intro to flying model airplanes. Note: Web master needed. See Misc. announcements. Wed Nov 12–Thurs Nov 13: OSU Training Days for Faculty and Staff.
LaSells Stewart Center. Free
admission. Sponsored by Finance and Administration.
For a full schedule and registration, click here. Wed Nov 12: Baja SAE Meeting. 4 pm, Rogers 230. All students welcome. Thurs Nov 13: High Tech After Hours. 1–8 pm, CH2M HILL Alumni Center on the OSU campus. See Misc. announcements. Thurs Nov 13: OSU Robotics Club. 6 pm, KEC 1003. Internal sumobot competition for club
members; competition open to all and anyone can come and watch. Two classes of
robots: advanced sensing and basic beginner. Thurs Nov 13: Human Powered Vehicle Team (HPVT) Meeting. 6 pm, Dearborn 5B. Open to all engineering students. We will be optimizing frame geometry and discussing faring aerodynamics. Thurs Nov 13: Alpha Pi Mu Honor Society Initiation. 6:30 pm, in the MIME Library (Covell 117). Initiation dues deadline: 5 pm on Tuesday, Nov 11, in Rogers 204. See Misc. Annoucements. Fri Nov 14: NASA Student Symposium. 9 am–6 pm. MU Powell Learning Center, Journey Room. See features. Sun Nov 16: Beaver BarCamp. 9 am–10 pm, KEC. Anyone and everyone is welcome. See Misc. announcements. Plan Ahead... [back to top] Mon Nov 17–Fri Nov 21: International Education Week 2008. Sponsored by International Programs. For more info, and a list of events taking place during International Education Week, click here. 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. Thurs Nov 20: OSU Campus Coalition Builders “Lunch &
Learn” Forums. Participants
will be led through an exploration of issues that influence the quality of
one’s life and interaction with others. The exploration will consider and
reflect upon personal factors that affect who we are and how others experience
us. The sessions will involve reflection and discussion. All OSU students,
faculty and staff are welcome. Click here
for more info. No pre-registration required, but space will be limited. ·
Unpacking
your Story–For Women. 11:30 am–1 pm, MU Council Room. ·
Unpacking
your Story–For Men. 11:30 am–1 pm, MU Board Room. Thurs Nov 20: Engineering Study Abroad Info
Session. 5:30–6:30 pm, KEC
1001. Sponsored by CoE, in conjunction
with International Education Week. See features
for more info. Fri Nov 21: MIME Graduate Defense: “The Effect
of Feedstock Composition on Defect Evolution in Powder Injection Molded Ceramic
Microarrays Using Simulations and Experiments.” Presenter: Sachin Laddha,
Candidate for MS in Industrial Engineering, OSU School of MIME. 10 am,
Rogers 226. Sat Nov 22: EWB Habitat for Humanity work session.
9 am–3 pm, with 1 hour lunch break. See Misc.
announcements. Sat Nov 22: Engineering Futures Workshop. 10 am–2:30
pm, Weineger 151. Hosted by the OSU
Tau Beta Pi chapter. See features for more info. 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. Fri Dec 9: OSU “Lunch & Learn” Forum—Building Community through Diversity: An Introduction to the NCBI Model. 9 am–Noon, MU 206. This presentation is designed
to introduce participants to the theory and philosophy behind the National
Coalition Building Institute community building model. All OSU students, faculty and staff are welcome. Click
here to pre-register. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top] HELP BUILD A HOUSE WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is inviting all engineering students to help finish building a house on Saturday, November 22nd, 9 am–3 pm (with a 1-hour lunch break). This volunteering opportunity is organized by the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Directions to the Habitat for Humanity house: Take 99W North for about 10 miles to Lewisburg road. Turn left (by the Texaco). The house is about 500 feet down on the right-hand side. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, contact Nick Moses (mosesn@onid.orst.edu). Habitat does work almost every Saturday. If you would like to help out on other days, email Nick Moses for more info. [posted 11/10] ALPHA PI MU HONOR SOCIETY INITIATION. Alpha Pi Mu, the Industrial Engineering Honor Society, is holding its annual initiation on Thursday, Nov 13, 6:30 pm, in the MIME Library (Covell 117). Plan on arriving 10–15 minutes early, so the event can start promptly. Dress is formal attire. All initiation dues for new members must be turned in to the Rogers 204 office by Tuesday, Nov 11, at 5 pm. Please pay by check, not cash, if possible. Post initiation dinner at Cloud 9 starts at about 7:15 pm. For more info, click here. [posted 11/10] WEB MASTER NEEDED ASAP! The new OSU chapter of Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) Club will be sending a team to the MAV Competition at the end of this year. But the club needs a Web master to revamp the current Web site before the competition. The goal of the Web site is to provide info about the team, the club, the vehicles, and the competition. Some of the club activities include model airplane flying and building micro air vehicles out of carbon fiber. Interested? Contact Max Salichon, OSU MAV Team Leader (salichom@engr.orst.edu). [posted 11/10] YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PLACE “WHERE GREAT IDEAS COME TOGETHER.” OSU,
the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition, and the Corvallis chapter of the
Software Association of Oregon (SAO) encourage all faculty and students to attend
the sixth annual High Tech After Hours on Thursday, Nov 13, 1–8 pm, at the CH2M
HILL Alumni Center on the OSU campus. This is the biggest gathering of high
tech businesses and people in the Willamette Valley. “Open
Innovation” is
this year’s theme. The expanded agenda includes keynote speaker, Peter Adkison, a leader in the gaming industry and current CEO of
Hidden City Games; a round-robin of area leaders sharing experience and
ideas about what it takes to make ideas become reality and technology companies
succeed; "Ignite
Corvallis!" rapid-fire multiple business presentations; and Expo
Exhibition. The cost is $8 for Chamber and SAO Members, $10 for
Non-Members, and FREE for students. Register at www.hightechafterhours.com. For
more info, call 541-757-1505 x6. [posted 11/10] ARE YOU IN A STUDENT GROUP? If so, OSU’s International Programs
encourages you and your group to take part in International Education Week (Monday, Nov 17–Friday, Nov 21). Plan
an event that reflects your group's support of international education,
research and outreach. Your event might take the form of a poster session,
reception, forum, seminar, brown bag lunch, coffee hour, contest or
performance. For more info, and a list of events already taking place that week,
click here. [posted
11/10] ATTENTION MIME
SENIORS: DON’T BE LEFT OFF THE COMPOSITE PHOTO! If you are
graduating this year, please be sure to contact The
Ball Studio in Corvallis to have your senior photograph taken
(sitting fee $10–$15). The studio has been given a list of your names, phone
numbers, and ONID email addresses and will try to contact all graduating
seniors, but you should call or email them and set up your optimal sitting
time. Students graduating this fall term should contact the studio
immediately, if you have not already done so, and make
your appointment as soon as possible. Those of you who will be graduating
between now and summer term, including summer term, please make your
appointment with them at your earliest convenience. Contact Joy at The Ball Studio (theballstudio@gmail.com) or
541-753-5721. [posted 11/10] A REMINDER TO MIME GRADUATING SENIORS: Three terms before the date you plan to graduate, you must go to the Registrar’s office (in Kerr Admin) and complete your application to graduate. For more info on graduation, click here. [posted 11/10] DID YOU HAVE A FAVORITE TEACHER IN HIGH SCHOOL? Did you have a high school teacher who made a difference in your life? Who aided your journey through school? Who encouraged you to pursue engineering? The Women and Minorities in Engineering (WME) Office is sponsoring a contest to identify a teacher for the first annual COE Distinguished High School Mentor Award: an outstanding high school teacher who consistently motivates students to strive for higher achievement. For the nomination form, click here. All current CoE students are eligible to enter. Deadline: Nov 30, 2008. If your teacher wins the award, YOU win an ipod touch. The winning teacher will receive a $400 check and a plaque. [posted 11/3] JOIN THE 2nd BEAVER
BAR-CAMP! Bar-camps are “unconferences.” Come share ideas, give “tech talks” on your
projects or interests, visit hands-on workshops, relax, work on projects or
homework, and, most of all, enjoy learning new things.
There will be a variety of people, ranging from industry executives to all
levels of students and faculty. Talk to others about anything from programming,
to electronics, to crocheting, to Platonic solids. There will be something for
everybody. Plus—food! Event takes place in the Kelley Engineering Center on Sunday,
Nov 16, 9 am–10 pm. For more info, click here. [posted
11/3] Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top] 2009 DMD CALL FOR PAPERS IN MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN. The Design of Medical Devices Conference seeks original papers that demonstrate new technologies and applications in the field of medical device design. One-page preliminary papers are due: Jan 15, 2009. Preliminary papers will be peer-reviewed and selected for presentation at the conference poster session, April 14–16, at the Radisson University Hotel, Minneapolis, MN. Final one-page papers (due: March 15, 2009) will be included in the conference proceedings and will be published in the ASME Journal of Medical Devices. For submission info and author instructions, click here. Questions about the technical program? Contact Dr. William Durfee, Technical Program Chair, University of Minnesota, 612-625-0099 (wkdurfee@umn.edu). Questions about submissions? Contact Ms. Alyssa Davidson, Conference Coordinator, University of Minnesota, 612-624-2901 (dmd@me.umn.edu) [posted 11/10]. THE WME PROGRAM NEEDS THE HELP OF MIME FACULTY. The WME Program has received a renewal grant from Intel to fund undergraduate research for sophomore/junior women and underrepresented minority students in areas related to the semi-conductor and informational technology fields. (High achieving first year students may be accepted if there are funds available). The goal of this program is to encourage more students to attend graduate school. If you are able to host a student in your lab, contact Ellen Momsen (Ellen.momsen@oregonstate.edu). Students will receive stipends for 5–15 hrs/week ($10/hr). Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Note: Students who have participated in this program in the past are not eligible this year. · If you have a student in mind, forward them to the application site: http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/intelscholars.htm · If you would like to participate, but you do not have a specific student in mind, e-mail a short description of the research project to Ellen.momsen@oregonstate.edu. She will send students to you for an interview. [posted 11/3] IS THE 2009 SUMMER FACULTY RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR YOU? The Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsors the Summer Faculty Research Program (SFRP) for US citizens who hold teaching or research appointments at US colleges and universities. These programs provide an opportunity for science and engineering faculty members to participate in research of mutual interest to the faculty member and professional peers at US Navy laboratories. The SFRP is an on-site, 10‑week program, beginning in May 2009. Stipends: $1400–$1900/week. Each fellow will be reimbursed for his/her personal travel for an optional pre‑program visit to the sponsoring lab. Relocation assistance is provided to qualifying fellows. Application deadline: Fri, Dec 5, 2008. To apply or for more info, click here. Questions? E-mail: a.klenicki@asee.org. [posted 11/10] SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top] (UG = Undergraduate Students; G = Graduate Students; UG/G = Both Undergrad and Grad) UG/G INTERESTED IN EXPERIENCING GERMAN CULTURE? The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates in
engineering fields who are interested in experiencing German culture,
workplace, and everyday life. Participants spend a year studying and working in
their career fields (beginning in July 2009) while completely immersed in
German language and culture. The scholarship includes: Two months of intensive German
language training; a semester of study in the your career field at a German
college or university; a five-month internship in your field with a German
company; accommodations, airfare, health insurance, and monthly food stipends;
and various program seminars in the US and Germany. Application deadline:
Dec 1, 2008. For more info and eligibility requirements, click here. Questions?
Contact cbyx@cdsintl.org or 212-497-3522. [posted 11/10] UG/G INTERESTED IN THE PULP, PAPER, CONVERTING, AND/OR PACKAGING INDUSTRIES? If so, TAPPI has two general types of scholarship resources available to students in need of financial assistance for AY 2010-11: TAPPI Division scholarships and the Cullison scholarship. For more info, click here. Note: Be sure to check qualifications carefully, as they vary according to division. Earliest deadline: Feb 15, 2009. [posted 11/3] G ARE YOU PLANNING TO PURSUE A DOCTORAL DEGREE IN ENGINEERING? National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NSDEG) fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate studies, and are awarded to applicants who intend to pursue a doctoral degree. Includes stipends starting at $30,500, full tuition and fees, health insurance allowance, three-year awards, and no military service obligation. Application deadline: Jan 5, 2009. For more info and to apply, click here. Fellowships are sponsored by the Army Research Office, the Office of Naval Research, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and the High Performance Computing Modernization Program. [posted 11/10] UG/G
NEXT SUMMER, EXPLORE THE INTERACTION OF
TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY IN WASHINGTON, DC. WISE (Washington Internships for
Students of Engineering) offers a unique opportunity to junior- and senior-level
engineering undergraduates and recent graduates who are beginning study in an
engineering policy-related Master’s program. WISE interns will spend the summer
(June 8–August 7, 2009) in Washington, DC, studying the interaction of
technology and policy. Interns will learn how government officials make
decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to
legislative and regulatory public policy decisions. Housing is provided on the
George Washington University campus, and interns receive a stipend to assist
with living and travel expenses. Application for WISE internships is done
through the sponsoring societies (AIChE, ANS, ASHRAE,
ASME, ASTM, IEEE, and SAE). For more info, click here. Application deadline: Dec 31, 2008. [posted 11/3] Note: Scholarships, fellowships, and research internship announcements are posted for 2 weeks. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—MIME Students [back to top] 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: · CampusPoint – Includes MIME-related job
and internship opportunities. Be sure to check out the recent Engineering
Intern position opening in Hillsboro, Oregon, and the Manufacturing
Support Specialist 1 position in Newberg, Oregon. ·
AfterCollege MIME Job Resource Center– Job listings site,
tailored especially for MIME students. This month’s featured employer is Shell. New job openings at: Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals
LLC (Maintenance Engineer–Axis, AL), Biomet Trauma and Spine
(Mechanical Engineer–Parsippany, NJ), Excel Professional
Recruiting, Inc. (Vice President of Engineering, Global Product
Development–Troy, MI), Growing Engineering Services
Firm (Cab Design Engineer–Eastern Indiana, IN), NDT Systems & Services
(America) Inc. (Mechanical Engineer–Houston, TX), NOVA Chemical Corporation
(Environmental Specialist–Pittsburgh, PA), NYC Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supp (Industrial
Hygienist, Level II–Flushing, NY), PERI Formwork Systems, Inc;
(Design / Project Engineer–Fort Worth, TX), Roquette
(Reliability Engineer–Keokuk, IA), Voyager Careers
(Senior Mechanical Engineer–Augusta, GA). 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 ... INTEL - Software Engineer.
Responsible for engineering of Automation software applications and software
systems for Intel’s advanced semi-conductor factories. Will be asked to
occasionally provide on-call coverage in D1D factory as business needs require.
Also responsible for testing and configuration of Automation hardware and
software upgrades associated with high volume factory operations. 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 ... 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 ... TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, US EPA - Facilities Operations Assistant--Full or Part-time. We seek a technician to assist in chamber maintenance and modification of the US EPA Western Ecology Division’s Terrestrial Ecophysiology Research Facilities, which consist of a large greenhouse to shelter data acquisition and process control computers and a field of 12 sunlit plant growth chambers. NOTE: This can be structured as either a full- or part-time position. 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 ... TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, US EPA - Terracosm Operations Intern--Full or Part-time. The Terracosm Operations Intern will assist the Facilities Operations Specialist in chamber maintenance, modification, and sensor calibrations at the US EPA Western Ecology Division’s Terrestrial Ecophysiology research site, which consists of a large greenhouse to shelter data acquisition and process control computers, and a field of 12 sunlit plant growth chambers. Ambient and elevated temperature, dew point, and CO2 concentration are carefully controlled in each chamber by programmable microprocessors and associated hardware. See http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/facilities/corvallisfacilities.htm. The position will be funded by Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Associates, a nonprofit organization that is leasing the terracosm facility to perform a five-year, asymmetric warming, grassland experiment (project information at http://per.ornl.gov/Gregg.html). More ... FACULTY AND POST-DOC POSITIONS [back to top] Note: Check for additional
mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering positions on two ASEE web
sites: · Women in Engineering Division job site BOISE STATE UNIVERSTIY. Tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in the Biomedical Engineering Dept. Must have a PhD in ME or closely related field, have demonstrated potential for excellence in research and education, and have a PE license (or be on track to obtain one). Review of applications begins Nov 15, 2008. Submit a CV, statement of research and teaching interests, and three references to: Search Committee Chair, Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering, 1910 University Drive, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, 83725-2075. Or e-mail to: bblank@boisestate.edu. For more info, click here. [posted 11/3] BOSTON
UNIVERSITY. Two tenure-track or tenured faculty
positions in the Dept. of ME. 1) Micro- and nanoscale
heat transport and interfacial phenomena, experimental and theoretical nanomechanics, photoacoustic and photothermal phenomena and 2) biomedical robotics,
minimally invasive sensing and actuation, and body area networks. Preference given to applicants at the junior level.
Candidates with interdisciplinary research interests are encouraged to apply
and to take advantage of opportunities for joint appointments within the
Division of Material Science and Engineering, the Division of Systems
Engineering, and other college departments. Must have a relevant PhD. Submit a
CV, names and addresses of three references, and a letter of interest discussing
how you envision your future as a teacher, mentor, and researcher. Electronic Submissions to xinz@bu.edu are preferred. Or mail to Professor Xin Zhang, Chair,
Search Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Boston University, 110 Cummington St., Boston, MA
02215. [posted 11/10] LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. Associate
or assistant professor position in the
Department of ME & Mechanics. Ideal candidate
will have a strong background in experimental and/or theoretical aspects of
solid mechanics applied to the development of advanced materials for structural
applications in extreme environments. Will be expected to develop a vigorous research
program and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Submit a CV, statement
of research plans and professional goals, list of refereed publications and
invited presentations, summary of your teaching experience, and names and
addresses of 4 references to JoAnn Casciano, Administrative Assistant, Mechanical Engineering
& Mechanics, Packard Laboratory, 19 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA
18015-3085. (Marked attention: Chair, Solid Mechanics/Advanced
Materials Search Committee). Or e-mail to JoAnn
Casciano (jmc4@lehigh.edu). Review of
applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the post is
filled. [posted 11/3] NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY. Three tenure-track assistant/associate professor positions in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. Areas:
Candidates must have a PhD in ME, Aerospace Engineering or a
closely-related field. Expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, advise grad students, and establish a high quality, nationally-visible
externally funded research program. Apply
here. Search for position number 04-33-0809. Attach PDF files of a
curriculum vita and the contact info for three references. Additional
info available here. Deadline for full consideration: Jan 1, 2009.
[posted 11/10] TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY. Tenure-track assistant/associate professor in the Dept. of ME. Should
have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: Design,
Dynamics & Control, and Mechanics & Materials. Must have a PhD in ME or a closely related field. Click here for more info about the ME Dept. Applications
must be submitted at http://jobs.texastech.edu.
Refer to Requisition No. 77844. Include a detailed CV (with separate sections
for education, experience, published refereed journal articles, conference
proceedings, patents, and other reports), a letter of application stating
teaching and research goals as well as relevant experience, and contact info
for at least three references. Questions? Contact Ms.
Lori Walraven (lori.walraven@ttu.edu).
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. [posted 11/10] UNIVERSITY OF
TEXAS SAN ANTONIO. Several tenure-track assistant or associate professor positions for
AY 2008–09 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. All areas of ME, but preference given to candidates in Energy
Studies or Thermo-Fluid Sciences. Must have a PhD in ME
or a closely related field. Recent PhD candidates with a strong
commitment to research and innovative teaching are particularly encouraged to
apply for positions at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates for Associate
Professor must have distinguished research records and significant extramural
funding. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until all
positions are filled. Submit the following: Application letter, at least three
references with current e-mails and telephone numbers, statement of research
and teaching interests, and a curriculum vitae. Email
to patricia.navarro@utsa.edu. Or
mail to Ms. Patricia Navarro, Department of Mechanical Engineering, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249. [posted 11/10] VIRGINIA TECH. Tenure‐track assistant professor in
the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
(ESM) at Virginia Tech. Must have
a PhD or equivalent in a relevant area of science or engineering. Ideal
candidate is expected to conduct innovative research in one or more fields of
experimental mechanics including dynamics, solid mechanics, or fluid mechanics;
expected to demonstrate a broad scholarly interest in engineering with a
special emphasis on fundamental mechanics; and have an interest in developing
or interfacing experimental mechanics measurements and analysis procedures
within the domain of energy (e.g., fuel cells, renewable energy, energy
conversion, clean energy, or energy storage) or biology (e.g., cellular
mechanics, soft tissue mechanics, macromolecular biology, biodynamics,
or biofluids). Senior applicants must have a
distinguished scholarly record with international visibility. Prior experience
working as part of multidisciplinary team is desirable, since such research is
highly valued in ESM. Apply at www.jobs.vt.edu
to posting number 081061. Include a resume, a letter addressing the above
requirements, and the names of at least five references. Initial review of applications: Nov 15. Review will continue until
the position is filled. [posted 11/10] Note: Faculty and post-doc positions are posted for 2 weeks. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives ABOUT THIS E-BULLETIN [back to top] The Mechanical, Industrial,
& Manufacturing Engineering E-Bulletin is a weekly, one-stop source of
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