National University of Ireland Galway Applications are invited for the following vacancy: PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Salary: 112,324euro x 7 = 143,194euro p.a. Closing date extended to: 9th May 2008 Further information on the above post is available from the Human Resources website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/vacancies Human Resources Office, NUI Galway, Galway. Tel. 353 91 492151; Email: hr@nuigalway.ie National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer. www.nuigalway.ie

 

E-mail: sasfour@miami.edu

 

E-mail: kate.rodd@kornferry.com

 

http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite/careers

 

MECHANICAL ENGINEER:
2 yrs exp reqd in reconstruct'g, analyz'g and research'g vehicle
accidents, vehicle dynamics, and occupant/pedest. biomechanics; draft'g eng.
reports. BS in Mech. Eng., Must have passed FE Exam. Send resume: N. Rose,
Kineticorp, 44 Cook St, #510, Denver, CO 80206

 

TENURE-TRACK ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITION IN ENERGY
The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth is developing a distinctive research and education program addressing technology responsive to societal energy challenges, and seeks to hire a faculty member who can contribute to this objective. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in engineering or closely related field, will show promise of leading an externally-funded laboratory research program targeting transformational advances in energy conversion and/or utilization, and will be a gifted teacher with motivation and expertise that complements the Thayer School’s interdisciplinary curriculum. All fields of engineering will be considered, including but not limited to materials, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal/fluids. A hire at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated, although outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will be considered.

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2008 with interview visits anticipated in the fall. A complete CV, research and teaching statements, and contact information for three references should be sent to: Prof. Lee R. Lynd, Energy Search Committee Chair, at Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, 8000 Cummings Hall, Hanover NH 03755-8000 or by email at engineering.faculty.search@dartmouth.edu. Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to diversity.

 

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Two positions are available at Northrop Grumman Center for High Performance Computing at Jackson State University. Applicants must have a PhD degree in one of the engineering disciplines
with emphasis in computational fluid dynamics. Experience in implementation of finite element and finite volume algorithms in parallel is a plus. Salary range $55k – $75k per year. Email detailed resume and name of three references to saliabadi@jsums.edu.

 

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON — LECTURER POSITIONS
The Mechanical Engineering Department at CSUF invites applications for two full-time lecturer positions. All sub-specializations within mechanical engineering will be considered. Preference will be given to areas such as controls, robotic, and automated manufacturing. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Details are available at http://diversity.fullerton.edu/ECS-Mechanical_FT%20Lecturer.htm. Cal. State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer.

 

TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Hartford has an opening for an Assistant Professor in the area of thermo-fluids and energy. For full details of the position, see http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/me. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

 

PURDUE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OPENINGS: PROFESSOR (ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, FULL, AND KILDSIG CHAIR)
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the College of Engineering at Purdue University are seeking applications to fill two positions in the general area of physical sciences and engineering applied to pharmaceutical systems. The first of these is for the Dane O. Kildsig Chair, endowed in honor of the late Dane O. Kildsig, who was an outstanding Physical and Industrial Pharmacist and former Head of the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy. The selected individual will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, as well as contribute to professional and graduate education. Participation in the Dane O. Kildsig Center for Pharmaceutical Processing Research and the newly funded NSF Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems will be expected. The Kildsig Chair will also assist in the further development of the new interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Center (http://www.purdue.edu/dp/ptec) at Purdue University and its associated Pharmaceutical Engineering educational program. As appropriate, the Kildsig professor will hold a 75% appointment in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and a 25% appointment in Engineering. The second position is for a full-time tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, where specific rank will be determined as appropriate for the record of accomplishment of the candidate. This position likewise is intended to support the work of the new multi-university NSF ERC on Structured Organic Particulate Systems and the interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Center. The academic home of the candidate will be within one or more of the engineering schools with a potential appointment in the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy. Candidates for both the chair and the regular appointment should have expertise in fundamental and applied research related to the development, design, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Representative areas of interest include: Physical chemistry for design of pharmaceutical systems for performance and manufacture; Material sciences for pharmaceutical solids; Process sensing, imaging and control technologies; Particle technology; Fundamentals of operations associated with drug substance and drug product manufacture; Pharmaceutical engineering; Statistical modeling and analysis relevant to this domain. Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential for world-class research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. A Kildsig Chair candidate must have a distinguished scholarly record meriting appointment to an endowed chair. Application: For consideration, please complete the online form at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications, and submit in electronic form your curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interest, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. In case of difficulties in submitting an application to this Web site, please contact Ms. Marion Ragland at ragland@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin December 2007 and will continue until filled. Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

 

LECTURERS IN MECHANICS, SEARCH # 11725, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
The Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering invites applications for Lecturers in mechanics. Successful candidates will teach basic and advanced undergraduate courses in mechanics, design, and/or manufacturing and may also teach graduate classes appropriate to their background. These are full-time, nine-month academic year positions with the opportunity for additional summer teaching assignments. Appointments are renewable on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department.

A master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required, and a doctoral degree is preferred. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The proposed start date is August 16, 2008.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 15, 2008. Interviews may be conducted before the close date, however, no hiring decision will be made until after the close. Applicants are encouraged to submit a curriculum vitae, with the names and addresses of four professional references electronically to mechse-applications@uiuc.edu . Alternatively, application material may be sent to Jennifer Rideout, Human Resources/Administrative Clerk, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1206 W. Green St., Urbana IL 61801.

The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 

ASSOCIATE LAB­ORATORY DIRECTOR—ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY
Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks an Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) to provide leadership and oversight for three departments: Energy Sciences and Technology, Environmental Sciences, and Nonproliferation and National Security. Qualifications include an advanced degree and a distinguished research career in the physical sciences or engineering, accompanied by proven experience in the management of a significant research program in a federally funded environment. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple sponsors at the federal, state and municipal level, as well as private industry, is highly desirable, as is experience with international organizations. Candidates must obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. Responsibilities include linking directorates and taking advantage of BNL’s unique facilities; developing internationally recognized programs that are aligned with the mission of the Department of Energy; participating in lab-wide planning for new programs and user facilities; maintaining and enhancing excellence and productivity; outreach to universities and supporting collaborations between industrial partnerships and end users; as well as being responsible for improving safety, operational and environmental performance. Major funded programs include nuclear safety, nuclear materials safeguards, climate sciences and homeland security. Additional duties will include developing areas of scientific focus, including climate science studies using a new supercomputer facility, advanced radiation detector development and testing, energy storage, and end use of biofuels. New programs are developing in renewable energy and energy efficiency with focus on biofuels, solar energy, catalysis and complex materials. For consideration, please forward your resume to hempfling@bnl.gov, responding to position #EENS in your correspondence. BNL is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

 

GARY & DONNA HOOVER CHAIR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University (www.me.iastate.edu) is seeking a distinguished scholar with a record of excellence in research, education, and professional service to be appointed as the inaugural recipient of the Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates are expected to have an international reputation for research accomplishment, to have spearheaded educational innovations, and to have demonstrated university and professional community leadership. The position’s $1.5M endowment is available to support the successful candidate’s scholarly activities, including conducting research at the highest levels, developing and teaching mechanical engineering courses, and leading new research, educational, and professional service initiatives. Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a comprehensive, land grant, Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with an enrollment of over 25,000 students. The College of Engineering is formed of 8 departments, with 217 faculty members and annual research expenditures exceeding $60 million. Unique facilities at Iowa State include the Ames National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, and such interdisciplinary centers of excellence as the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, the Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies, the Bioeconomy Institute, the Virtual Reality Application Center, the Institute for Combinatorial Discovery, and the Center for Building Energy Research. Iowa State’s nearly 2.000-acre, park-like campus is located in Ames, Iowa, ranked as the second most livable small city in the nation. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is nationally recognized for its research and teaching in traditional and emerging areas, and cross-campus collaborations with research centers and institutes. The faculty has been well-recognized for its excellence as measured by ASME fellows, NSF CAREER/PYI Awards, and R&D 100 Awards. Departmental research expenditures exceed $11 million. With enrollment of 1,100 undergraduate and 190 graduate students, the department’s student body is one of the largest in the country. The department is centrally located on campus with 52,000 square feet of modern teaching and research facilities. Required qualifications include a Ph.D., or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or a closely aligned field. Meet scholarship requirements for appointment as a chaired full Professor. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply for this position by going to www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=75190. Click on “Apply for this Vacancy” and complete the “Employment Application.” Please be prepared to attach the following documents when prompted: 1. A letter of application/cover letter; 2. A curriculum vitae; 3. Statements of research and teaching interests and objectives, and 4. Full contact information for at least five professional references. This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. If you have questions regarding this process, please e-mail Professor Mike Olsen (mgolsen@iastate.edu ) or call (515) 294-0073. If you have questions regarding the application process, please call (515) 294-2936 or e-mail employment@iastate.edu.

 

FACULTY POSITION IN DYNAMIC SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS, MECHANICAL AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The department has an immediate opening for a tenure-track faculty member at rank commensurate with experience. Applicants with broad teaching and research interests in dynamic systems and controls are encouraged to apply. Qualifications include a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field, a desire to teach at all levels, and an ability to obtain sustained research funding. The department has approximately 700 undergraduates, 70 graduate students, $5.4 M/yr external funding, and 20 faculty. Manhattan is a vibrant city of about 50,000 in the scenic Flint Hills, and is known as a family community. More information can be found at http://www.mne.ksu.edu. Applications and inquiries should be directed to Professor Dale Schinstock, Search Committee Chair, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 3002 Rathbone Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5205, or search@mne.ksu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants should submit a resume, a statement (one page minimum) of teaching and research interests, and at least four professional references. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
announces openings for six new full-time tenure-track or tenured positions in the broad areas of nanotechnology, medical devices, energy and fluid power. Successful applicants will complement existing strength areas of the department in heat and mass transfer, design, systems and controls, aerosol science and technology, biomechanical engineering, and plasma science and technology. The candidate’s engineering expertise and documented research activity must demonstrate a strong potential toward enhancing both the undergraduate teaching and the graduate teaching and research missions of the department. Successful candidates are expected to build strong, externally funded, highly visible research programs and to become recognized leaders in the field. The broad areas of the search are congruent with major Institute of Technology and Department of Mechanical Engineering initiatives for growth. The University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology includes departments of engineering, physical sciences, computer science and mathematics—a nationally unique structure that facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations. Applicants must have a doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline. Rank will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the applicants. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a strong tradition of excellence in education and research. The department currently has 41 tenured or tenure-track faculty and graduates about 200 undergraduate students annually. It is home to graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Systems Engineering, with a total graduate enrollment of about 250 M.S. and Ph.D. students. The department is home to a new NSF Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. The University is located in the heart of the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area that is rated among America’s most livable cities and is home to 19 Fortune 500 companies. More than 4,000 companies have been created by alumni and faculty of the Institute of Technology who continue to be a vital component of Minnesota’s economic growth. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will continue to be received until the positions are filled. Additional information and application instructions can be found at www.me.umn.edu. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.