Author: Daniel Wysling

Pittsburgh, PA

Apply by 8/1/19

Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this posting seeks a postdoctoral researcher to engage with National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) teams on the development of high-temperature gas sensors for power generation and industrial applications, such as combustion processes, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), aerospace and metal refining industries, which is essential to improve energy efficiency and reduce toxic emissions. Research efforts associated with this position focus primarily on: i) thermodynamic, electronic, and optical properties of pure, defective, and doped sensor materials at high temperature through electron-phonon interaction and thermal expansion; ii) gas molecules interacting with pure and defective surfaces of sensor materials; iii) gas sensor pathways and corresponding kinetics; iv) selectivity and stability of sensor materials when sensing gases; and v) improving sensitivity and selectivity by creating defects and doping.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in these elements (but not necessarily all):

• Demonstrable skills in advanced computational methods (DFT, ab initio MD/MC, lattice phonon dynamics) for solving complex problems
• Significant experience in fundamental research on electronic and optical properties of solids, and will preferably have experience in programming suitable for a high-performance computing environment (e.g. parallel processing and programming in MPI environment).
• The successful candidate is not required to possess specific experience in sensor development, but preference will be given to candidates with experience in sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, electroceramic materials, electrochemistry, and other energy conversion devices.

Program information: Detailed information about the program can be found at http://www.orau.gov/netl/. Please send a CV to Yuhua Duan at yuhua.duan@netl.doe.gov.

How to apply: Information in regard to the opportunity and a link to the application can be found at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NETL-2019-PGRP-Duan-1.

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking applicants for an open Lecturer position who have a strong commitment to engineering education, student mentoring, and who are focused on the success of students both inside and outside of the classroom.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop various mechanical engineering courses and laboratories in accordance with their area of expertise.  Applicants should have the ability to support core lecture and laboratory courses as well as upper-level elective and graduate courses such as: Materials Science, Statics, Strength of Materials, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, System Dynamics, Classical Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Measurements Laboratory and Engineering Applications Laboratory.  Additionally, lecturers assist student design teams, advise students, participate on departmental committees and engage in continuous personal professional development. 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong commitment to working with students and teaching excellence
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for instruction and development of instructional materials
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty ; search openings, then Keyword Search 4621BR. Please submit your online application; cover letter; curriculum vitae or resume (1-5 pages), and upload the following attachments:

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)
• Statement of Diversity Contribution (1-2 pages)

Please note: References will be requested later of those who advance to the interview phase Questions for the search committee should be addressed to: mecehire@rit.edu.

DEADLINE:
Application review will begin early July 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Two job positions at Sandia which focuses on performance assessment of geologic waste repositories.  This involves groundwater flow and transport modeling, heat conduction and convection, biogeochemical reactions, geomechanics, and isotope decay.   Someone in geosciences, nuclear engineering, and/or UQ would be a good fit.

 
The job postings are titled Research & Development, Geosciences Engineer (Experienced) and Research & Development, Mathematician/Statistician/
Probability Professional (Experienced). The first targets someone whose primary role would be performance assessment modeling (including conceptual model development and process model integration), and the second targets someone whose primary role would be uncertainty and sensitivity analysis (including characterization of uncertainties). If you know of anyone who would be interested, please share this link:

 https://cg.sandia.gov/psc/applicant/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U& 

Or sandia.gov, click the “Careers” tab, then the “view all jobs” button. In the search field, search for the department number, 8844.


 
Finally, note that the word “Experienced” may be misleading.  In our context, it basically means having a Ph.D. so upcoming and recent graduates or postdocs are fine and would be eligible.


 
Optimization and Uncertainty Quantification

Sandia National Laboratories

P.O. Box 5800, MS 1318

Albuquerque, NM 87185-1318 

• Eligibility
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of undergraduate or graduate instruction leading to a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) course of study at an institution of higher learning. (Must meet OPM Qualifications for Professional & Scientific positions)
• Students must be enrolled at least half time, as defined by the institution, to be appointed and to remain in the program
• Students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Program Administration
• Interns may be hired on an indefinite period to complete the educational requirement.
• Interns may work either part- or full-time
• Each agency must sign a Participant Agreement with the Intern that sets forth the expectations for the internship.
• All Intern positions will be related to the Intern’s academic career goals or field of study.
• Salary based on completion of academic semester hours