Month: April 2020

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Jobs/Internships

Principal Engineer- Reliability (CRE certification required)

Location: Norman, OK

Job Description: As part of Engineering Team, you will interface regularly with design engineers and will be responsible for quality and reliability improvement for new product development. This includes working on quality & reliability improvement strategic projects and execution.

How you will do it

  • Ownership of strategic projects to improve product reliability.
  • Develop concise and detailed reliability test plans and approve test reports.
  • Component reliability improvements at supplier facilities or develop tests in Reliability Lab.
  • Predict reliability gaps based on historic products warranty analysis. Identify critical components and key suppliers for reliability improvement. Follow up with them to facilitate FMEA’s, reliability tests and design improvements on regular basis.
  • Develop Reliability Block Diagram and provide valuable input to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to design team. Identify Critical-To-Reliability.
  • Create reliability tests procedures and specifications for new designs or concepts.
  • Suggest best design or supplier among different alternatives based on reliability.
  • Mentor and guide design team to define reliability and test plan. Work closely with quality and reliability team in our offshore India Tech center.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering\
  • 3-10 years’ experience in Reliability
  • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) unless Masters or Ph.D. in Reliability
  • Experience executing reliability prediction, growth analysis and testing. Development of reliability specifications for new designs.
  • Experience in reliability testing and analysis like Mechanical Stress Tests, Corrosion test, Shock/Drop/Vibration Tests and Environmental Tests and Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) concepts.
  • Advanced user of reliability software- Reliasoft, Weibull++, ALTA, HALT, etc.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to scale expertise to new technical areas

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Six Sigma certification
  • Reliability experience in Electro-mechanical industries like HVAC, Appliance, Automotive, or Electrical Motors

Apply Today!

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Announcements Defenses

5/8/20 Thesis Defense: Devashis Shrestha

Title: “Energy Audit and Modeling of High Energy-consuming Buildings in the University of Maryland.” 

Date/Time: Friday May 8, 2020; 3-5pm

Committee Members:  

Dr. Michael Ohadi (Chair),

Dr. Yunho Hwang,

Dr. Bao Yang

Abstract: The goal of this thesis project is to analyze and optimize energy usage in the Biopsychology building and Gossett Football House building. Both buildings are located on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. The process of energy audit and modeling was applied to both buildings to render them more energy-efficient and sustainable. The first step of the project included a comprehensive study of the buildings including the HVAC systems and other loads, followed by energy consumption analysis which led to the detection of various issues. The second step was to model the energy system of the building and analyze it to optimize the energy consumption of the building. Several benchmarking methods were also analyzed to evaluate building performance. Using the developed 3D model, the performances of the buildings were simulated to determine various Energy Conservation Measures. The Energy Conservation Measures were detected, researched in detail, and simulated to evaluate the possible savings in energy and utilities. Projected savings of $99,920 and 3,843.3 MMBtu per annum were projected for the two buildings. In addition to the energy savings, a total of 511.3 MT per annum CO2 emission reductions and 787,290-gal water savings were estimated, which can both contribute to the Campus sustainability goals.

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Announcements Workshops, Seminars, & Events

Careers for PhDs at the World Bank: Real Examples from the DC Office

Updated: April 24, 2020

With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. 

Panel Description: This panel features three World Bank staff members, who will share valuable information about the work that they do and how they landed at the World Bank. Join us via Zoom to hear their stories and advice about pursuing work that you love and navigating the job search. 

Panelists: Benoit Bosquet, Ph.D., Özgül Calicioglu, PhD, and Mr. Steven Jay Silverstein.

Registration: You can register for for the workshop’s Zoom session, here.

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Announcements Graduate Office

PhD Career Development Workshops 2019-2020

Posted: April 23, 2020

Doctoral students and postdocs at all stages of their training should participate in free in-person and online workshops to learn more about important career and professional development topics. The 2019-2020 workshops are posted in the events calendars of both The Graduate School and The University Career Center & The President’s Promise. Students and postdocs must pre-register for online workshops.

PhD Career Development Workshops will be offered as webinars via Zoom and WebEx. All Maryland students, faculty and staff have access to Zoom and WebEx using CAS authentication. Please log into the webinars 15 minutes before the start time.

PhD Career Navigator Meet Ups are a dedicated time and space for PhD students across campus to gather and support each other in their career and professional development. Drop in to get your career and job search questions answered by fellow doctoral students. No question is too small, too big, or off-limits. We meet weekly on Fridays 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom. Sign up below! 

Register Now for Upcoming PhD Career Online Webinars

Friday4/24/201-2pmPhD Career Navigator Meet Up (Zoom)It’s the end of the academic year! Come create or update your CVs and resumes with all your accomplishments. Have an application due soon? Come receive feedback on your cover letter and materials from your peers.
Tuesday4/28/203:30-5pmCareers for PhDs at the World Bank: Real Examples from the DC Office (Zoom)

Panelist Bios
Wednesday4/29/208-9:15amTerp Talk: Non-Academic PhD Careers in China (Hosted by the University of Maryland Alumni Association)
Friday5/1/209am-12:40pmPhD Career Pathways Mini-Virtual Conference (Zoom) See schedule and panelists Register for Panel 1 (9 am-10:50 am)Register for Panel 2 (11 am-12:40 pm)
Friday5/1/201-2pmPhD Career Navigator Meet Up (Zoom)That’s a wrap! Come share, discuss, and reflect on the academic year with fellow PhDs and celebrate all your accomplishments!
Tuesday5/12/2012-1pmPhD-Academic Job Search Overview (WebEx)

For more information on these workshops, please visit the page on The Graduate School’s website.

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Announcements

NASA/GSFB Research Opportunity for Graduate Students

The CRESST II Graduate Student Interaction Day is an annual event that brings together NASA scientists and graduate students to discuss opportunities to collaborate. Under normal conditions, the event would be held at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and include presentations about current NASA research projects and a poster session to allow students and scientists to talk one-on-one about specific research opportunities. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has made an in-person event no longer feasible, CRESST II has collaborated with NASA scientists to organize several research opportunities available to highly-talented and skilled graduate students looking to gain research experience or contribute to their thesis/dissertation research.

Available opportunities span a variety of research areas and are described in more detail below. Each opportunity description includes the NASA scientist who will serve as the mentor, the sponsor’s areas of expertise, details about the work the graduate student would be performing, skills required for the position, and the general timeframe when a graduate student could start. Preliminarily, work may start virtually but could transition to more onsite work at NASA/GSFC based on each mentors needs and the status of the GSFC campus. Funding is available for most of the opportunities and will be discussed during the offer process.

Currently Available Opportunities:

High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy – Tim Livengood

X-ray Observations of Accreting Neutron Stars – Peter Bult

High-energy Astrophysical Processes in the Crab Nebula – Elizabeth Hays

Gamma-ray Astrophysics and/or Cubesats – Jeremy Perkins

Analysis of X-ray and Gamma-ray Binaries – Robin Corbet

X-ray Studies of Normal Galaxies – Ann Hornschemeier

Cosmology and Submillimeter Astrophysics – Alan Kogut

Application Details: If you are interested in applying to any of the opportunities listed below, complete and submit the official application form along with the following documents: curriculum vitae, essay, college transcript, and the contact information for two references.

Applications should be sent via email to the CRESST II Program Associate, Katherine McKee (katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov), and are due by May 15th. After May 15th, mentors will review all applications and then contact a shortlist of candidates to discuss the opportunity in more detail. Offers will be made on a rolling basis at the mentors discretion. Any questions should be directed to the CRESST II Program Associate.

Deadline: The Deadline to apply for the program is May 31, 2020

For more information regarding this opportunity, as well as detailed descriptions of the opportunities, please visit the posting’s webpage.

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Announcements Jobs/Internships

Research Study Opportunity: Online Distributed Interactive Drone Design Study

Posted April 21, 2020

Would you like to make some money while sitting at home?  Engineering students are invited to participate in an online study examining use of computer software through the design of drones and their operation.  This 1.5 hour study is engaging and fun, and you will earn a $20 Amazon gift card for participating!  Here is how you sign up (and if slots are filled check back again soon because more will open up once these fill):

The name of the study is “Online Distributed Interactive Drone Design Study”. You can access the study here.

Study Information

Description: In this online study, participants will participate in the design of one or more drones to meet certain requirements. Participants will use computer design software augmented with various assistive tools to enable and augment the design process. Designs may consider drone configuration, business and/or operations. 

Preparation & Compensation: Participants need to login study website (www.hyform.org) on time. Login information will be sent to each participant before the study via email. Each participant will get a $20 amazon.com gift card for this 90 minute study.

Eligibility Requirements: Participants must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in Engineering or Computer Science.  Prior knowledge of drone design is NOT required.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the study’s principal investigators:

  • Dr. Jonathan Cagan, Carnegie Mellon University; cagan@cmu.edu
  • Dr. Chris McComb, Penn. State University; uum209@psu.edu

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Jobs/Internships

University jobs in Mechanical Engineering, and other related areas

Posted April 21, 2020

This month’s issue of AcademicKeys’ e-Flier for Engineering features 64 faculty openings, 7 senior administrative positions, and 14 post-doc opportunities and links to hundreds more positions in higher education. Please visit the AcademicKeys Website for more information and application procedures.

This AcademicKeys e-Flier contains higher education positions in: 

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Many more!

NEW! – Director, EMGT/PGMT Programs
University of Kansas
Edwards Campus
Location Lawrence, KS, United StatesPosted Apr. 2, 2020Department Chair, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
University of Waterloo
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Location Waterloo, ON, CanadaPosted Mar. 12, 2020Associate Vice President
Adler University
Student Engagement and Career Services
Location Chicago, IL, United StatesPosted Feb. 20, 2020Chair, Engineering Technology – 6101
Northern Illinois University
College of Eng & Eng Tech
Location DeKalb, IL, United StatesPosted Feb. 26, 2020Dean
Bradley University
Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology
Location Peoria, IL, United StatesPosted Jan. 17, 2020Executive Director, Real Estate Foundation
North Carolina A & T State University
University Foundation
Location Greensboro, NC, United StatesPosted Oct. 29, 2019Dept Chair/Div Head
University of North Texas
Materials Science and Engineering
Location Denton, TX, United StatesPosted Oct. 24, 2019


NEW! – Lecture Pool – Mechanical Engr. – Coll. of Engr.
University of California Berkeley

Location Berkeley, CA, United StatesPosted Apr. 16, 2020NEW! – Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor, Mech. Engr.
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Global Engagement
Location Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi ArabiaPosted Apr. 13, 2020NEW! – Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor, Civil Engr.
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
College of Engineering
Location Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi ArabiaPosted Apr. 13, 2020NEW! – Lab Instructor, Software Engineering
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
College of Computer Engineering & Science
Location Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi ArabiaPosted Apr. 13, 2020NEW! – Assistant/ Associate Professor, Software Engineering
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
College of Computer Engineering and Science
Location Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi ArabiaPosted Apr. 13, 2020NEW! – Assistant/ Associate Professor, Information Tech.
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
College of Computer Engineering & Science
Location Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi ArabiaPosted Apr. 13, 2020NEW! – Professor of Practice
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Recruitment
Location Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IndiaPosted Apr. 9, 2020NEW! – Faculty Positions in Design
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Design and Innovation Center (DIC)
Location Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IndiaPosted Apr. 9, 2020NEW! – Faculty Positions in Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Mechanical Engineering
Location Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaPosted Apr. 9, 2020NEW! – Faculty Positions in Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Civil Engineering
Location Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaPosted Apr. 9, 2020NEW! – Faculty Positions in Materials Science and Engr.
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Various
Location Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IndiaPosted Apr. 9, 2020NEW! – Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace) (7115U / 05…
University of California Berkeley

Location Berkeley, CA, United StatesPosted Apr. 2, 2020NEW! – Network Engineer 1
University of Idaho

Location Moscow, ID, United StatesPosted Apr. 1, 2020NEW! – Full-Time Tenure-Track /Assistant Prof. /EE Commun…
Howard University
College of Engineering and Architecture
Location Washington, D.C., United StatesPosted Mar. 27, 2020NEW! – Prof. (Tenured/Practice Track) / Assoc. Prof. (Ten…
Nanyang Technological University
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Location Singapore, Singapore, SingaporePosted Mar. 25, 2020NEW! – Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position-Mechanica…
Univ. of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ. Joint Institute
Mech. and Elec. Engineering (including Related Disciplines)
Location Shanghai, ChinaPosted Mar. 23, 2020NEW! – Aviation Management
Istanbul Gelisim University
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Location Istanbul, Avcılar, TurkeyPosted Mar. 23, 2020NEW! – Industrial Engineering
Istanbul Gelisim University
Engineering Faculty
Location Istanbul, Avcılar, TurkeyPosted Mar. 23, 2020NEW! – Aerospace Engineer 2 (7115U),Space Sci. Laboratory…
University of California Berkeley

Location Berkeley, CA, United StatesPosted Mar. 19, 2020NEW! – Associate Professor of Engineering/Engineering Tech.
San Joaquin Delta Community College District

Location Stockton, CA, United StatesPosted Mar. 20, 2020POOL – Lecturer – Engineering and Project Management
University of Kansas
Engineering and Project Mgmt
Location Lawrence, KS, United StatesPosted Mar. 18, 2020Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Norwich University
David Crawford School of Engineering
Location Northfield, VT, United StatesPosted Mar. 11, 2020Aeronautical Engineering
Istanbul Gelisim University
Engineering Faculty
Location İstanbul, Avcılar, TurkeyPosted Mar. 11, 2020Instructor – Freshman Engineering Program
The University of Alabama
Engineering Student Services – Instruction
Location Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesPosted Mar. 4, 2020Assistant in Research
Florida State University
The Center for Advanced Power Systems
Location Tallahassee, FL, United StatesPosted Mar. 4, 2020Assistant or Associate Professor – Computational Mechanics
North Carolina A & T State University
Mechanical Engineering
Location Greensboro, NC, United StatesPosted Mar. 3, 2020Assistant/Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina A & T State University
Mechanical Engineering
Location Greensboro, NC, United StatesPosted Mar. 3, 2020Professor/ Associate Professor / Asst. Professor in Engr.
Ajman University
College of Engineering & Information Technology
Location Ajman, United Arab EmiratesPosted Mar. 3, 2020Limited Term Faculty Appointments (LTAs)
Concordia University
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Location Montreal, QC, CanadaPosted Feb. 26, 2020Open Rank Prof. – Energy Sys. & Molecular Modeling of…
University of Virginia
Chemical Engineering
Location Charlottesville, VA, United StatesPosted Feb. 25, 2020Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering
American University of the Middle East (AUM)
College of Engineering and Technology
Location Al Kuwait, Al Ahmadi, KuwaitPosted Feb. 24, 2020Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Industrial Engineering
American University of the Middle East (AUM)
College of Engineering and Technology
Location Al Kuwait, Al Ahmadi, KuwaitPosted Feb. 24, 2020Senior Lecturer
Lawrence Technological University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Location Southfield, MI, United StatesPosted Feb. 21, 2020Research Asst. Professor, Multiple Positions, Non-tenure …
The University of Alabama
Mechanical Engineering
Location Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesPosted Feb. 21, 2020Assistant/associate/professor In Coll. Of Engr. & Computing
Al Ghurair University
College of Engineering & Computing
Location Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted Feb. 20, 2020Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology – 27285
Northern Illinois University
Engineering Technology
Location DeKalb, IL, United StatesPosted Feb. 26, 2020Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering – 38794
Northern Illinois University
Mechanical Engineering
Location DeKalb, IL, United StatesPosted Feb. 26, 2020Limited Term Faculty Appointment (LTA)
Concordia University
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Location Montreal, QC, CanadaPosted Feb. 19, 2020Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor
JOUF UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Location Sakaka, Saudi ArabiaPosted Feb. 19, 2020Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor
JOUF UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Location Sakaka, Saudi ArabiaPosted Feb. 19, 2020Assoc. or Full Professor, Tenure Stream, Faculty Opening;…
University of Pittsburgh
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Location Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPosted Feb. 18, 2020Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
McGill University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Location Montreal, QC, CanadaPosted Feb. 19, 2020Limited Term Faculty Appointments (LTA)
Concordia University
Mechanical, Industrial & Aerospace Engineering
Location Montreal, QC, CanadaPosted Feb. 17, 2020Mechanical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position
City College of the City University of New York
Mechanical Engineering
Location NY, NY, United StatesPosted Feb. 13, 2020Lecturer Pool – Jacobs Inst. for Design Innovation – Coll…
University of California Berkeley

Location Berkeley, CA, United StatesPosted Feb. 4, 2020Senior Lecturer: Industrial Engineering
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Mechanical and Marine Engineering
Location WINDHOEK, NamibiaPosted Jan. 29, 2020Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Mechanical Engineering,
McMaster University
Mechanical Engineering
Location Hamilton, ON, CanadaPosted Jan. 28, 2020Tenure-Track Faculty
The University of Toledo
Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Location Toledo, OH, United StatesPosted Jan. 23, 2020Career-line Instructor
University of Utah
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location Songdo, Incheon, South KoreaPosted Jan. 22, 2020Materials and Manufacturing Faculty Position
Oklahoma State University
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
Location Stillwater, OK, United StatesPosted Jan. 14, 2020Mechanical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Albert Nerken School of Engineering
Location New York, NY, United StatesPosted Jan. 9, 2020Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering
University of Guelph
School of Engineering
Location Guelph, ON, CanadaPosted Jan. 6, 2020Faculty Pos. in Experim. Aerodynamics and Experim. Gas Dy…
Florida A&M Univ. – Florida State Univ. Coll. of Engr.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Location Tallahassee, FL, United StatesPosted Jan. 2, 2020Tenure Track Faculty Position
Clarkson University
Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering
Location Potsdam, NY, United StatesPosted Dec. 24, 2019Assistant Professor
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Mechanical Engineering
Location Chattanooga, TN, United StatesPosted Dec. 18, 2019Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty: Mechanical Engineering
Temple University
Mechanical Engineering
Location Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPosted Dec. 3, 2019Multiple Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
Auburn University
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Location Auburn University, AL, United StatesPosted Nov. 8, 2019Open Rank Faculty Positions
University of Colorado Denver
College of Engineering, Design and Computing
Location Denver, CO, United StatesPosted Nov. 7, 2019Open Rank – Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Location Boca Raton, FL, United StatesPosted Nov. 5, 2019Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Engineering
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Albert Nerken School of Engineering
Location New York, NY, United StatesPosted Oct. 31, 2019Faculty Positions across Engr. Disciplines – Tenured/Tenu…
Northeastern University
College of Engineering
Location Boston, MA, United StatesPosted Oct. 28, 2019Tenure Track Assistant-Professor
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Location Huntsville, AL, United StatesPosted Oct. 23, 2019Adjunct Instructor – Engineering Technology
University of North Texas
Department of Engineering Technology
Location Denton, TX, United StatesPosted Aug. 5, 2019Adjunct Instructor
University of North Texas
Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering
Location Denton, TX, United StatesPosted Jul. 12, 2019


NEW! – Postdoc in miniaturized robotics and micromanipula…
Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Location Helsinki, FinlandPosted Apr. 17, 2020NEW! – Post-doctoral researcher in Safe and Efficient Ma…
Aalto University School of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Location Helsinki, FinlandPosted Apr. 16, 2020NEW! – Post-Doc Positions – Multiple Openings
The University of Alabama
College of Engineering
Location Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesPosted Apr. 3, 2020Grad. Assistantship Positions in Architectural Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
Department of Architectural Engineering
Location University Park, PA, United StatesPosted Mar. 13, 2020Doctoral Candiate in Advanced Marine Structures
Aalto University School of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Location Helsinki, Espoo, FinlandPosted Mar. 9, 2020Postdoctoral researcher: Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics in …
University of Rochester
Mechanical Engineering
Location Rochester, NY, United StatesPosted Mar. 3, 2020Postdoctoral Research Assoc
University of North Texas
UNT-Mechanical & Energy Engineer-130340
Location Denton, TX, United StatesPosted Mar. 2, 2020Postdoctoral Research Assoc
University of North Texas
UNT-Mechanical & Energy Engineer-130340
Location Denton, TX, United StatesPosted Feb. 26, 2020Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow
University of Kansas
Engineering Administration
Location Lawrence, KS, United StatesPosted Feb. 25, 2020Water Quality Modeler
The Water Institute of the Gulf
Coastal Ecology
Location Baton Rouge, LA, United StatesPosted Feb. 24, 2020Asst. Professor, Mech. Engr. (Manufacturing Processes) – …
Northern Illinois University
Mechanical Engineering
Location DeKalb, IL, United StatesPosted Feb. 26, 2020Postdoctoral Researcher
City College of the City University of New York
Chemical Engineering
Location New York, NY, United StatesPosted Feb. 10, 2020Postdoctoral Researcher
City College of the City University of New York
Chemical Engineering
Location New York, NY, United StatesPosted Feb. 10, 2020Postdoctoral Pos. in Computational Nonlinear Model Reduction
ETH Zurich
Mechanical and Process Engineering
Location Zurich, SwitzerlandPosted Jan. 30, 2020
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Jobs/Internships

New Career Opportunities at AKTECH.tech

Posted April 20, 2020

AKATECH has updated their database some of the current job openings across the globe in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. For more information on these postings, please visit https://akatech.tech.

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

China

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Germany / France

India

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

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Announcements Graduate Office

meGRAD Student Check-In FAQ/Info Sheet

April 20, 2020

Greetings meGRAD! Thank you to everyone who was able to login to our virtual student check-in via Zoom on Friday (4/17/20). There were many questions, feedback, and updates shared with grad students regarding navigating through the current crisis. We’ve created an FAQ list containing the information shared during the meeting. If you have any questions about the information listed, or for any other inquiries, please feel free to contact our program administrative specialist, Darius I. Craig, at dcraig12@umd.edu 

                       Q = Question       A = Answer     I = Information       F = Feedback 

I: University resources during COVID-19. 

As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important that you have access to university resources that contain updates and information regarding the crisis and the university response. The University is actively monitoring COVID-19 cases within the State of Maryland and the University community. Please reference the meGRAD website for the list of resources. 

I: Graduate School Resources during COVID-19

The Graduate School has provided a wide variety of information and updates for students during the crisis. Please be sure to visit the Graduate School’s website and take advantage of the information provided.

I: Information regarding UMD mental health services 

We understand that the current environment can be mentally challenging, especially coupled with the stress of completing graduate studies. The university counseling center is providing virtual sessions for those in need. Please visit the counseling center’s website for more information. 

I: Update regarding Satisfactory/Fail grading method

The University has moved towards a Pass/Fail (P/F) grading system for the Spring 2020 semester. Students will be able to earn a P/F grade for undergraduate courses, and a Satisfactory/Fail (S/F) for graduate courses. Students will earn graduate credit with an S but not with an F. An S will not affect a student’s GPA, but an F will. There are no limits on S/F credits for graduate students. S/F is an appropriate grading scale for F1/J1 students to maintain status, so long as they also maintain appropriate enrollment status. Students do have the option to opt out of the P/F method and earn a traditional letter grade. To opt out of the P/F system, please visit:  app.testudo.umd.edu/main/gradeoptions?termId=202001. The deadline to opt out is May 12, 2020. To understand the impact of your selection, please review pertinent details about Spring 2020 grading:

Graduate Students Spring 2020 Grading

Undergraduate Students Spring 2020 Grading

Questions or problems with the website should be directed to Keeplearning@umd.edu.

F: Feedback regarding potential impact of S/F grades – Dr. DeVoe 

Do not use the P/F as an opportunity to slack. There’s a possibility that institutions may be able to extract the numerical/letter grade from the system at some point. It’s still unknown how these grades will appear on transcripts (and how/if the justifications will appear on the transcript as well). Continue putting in your best effort in your courses! 

I: Where will departmental packages be delivered? How will I get paid? 

The ME Business office has provided the following link for information regarding academic, finance, IT, personnel, purchasing, and travel during the COVID-19 crisis.

https://hub.me.umd.edu/me-operations-academic-finance-it-personnel-purchasing-and-travel-during-covid-19-outbreak/

Q: When is the deadline for proposal presentations?

A: There is no set deadline to present your proposal, however be sure to meet all departmental milestones! 

Q: How will proposals/defenses be defended in the current environment? 

A: Proposals and defenses will continue to be held fully online in the virtual Zoom environment until further notice. 

Q: Are there any updates on research? 

A: As we are currently under severe research restrictions, you must have explicit permission from the Office of the Vice President of Research to be on campus. No undergraduate students will be given exemptions to return to campus. Any request for a grad student to return to campus must be submitted by their advisor. For more information on this process, advisors can reach out to the meGRAD office at megrad@umd.edu 

Q: Will campus closures (full or partial) affect availability or assignment of Teaching Assistantships in the Summer and Fall? 

A: TA’s will continue to be assigned normally. Faculty should continue to submit TA nominations to the meGRAD office.. Please keep an eye on your emails and the meGRad internal website.

Q. What’s the status of summer classes? Will they continue to be virtual, in-person, or blended?

A: Per the Office of the Provost, all Summer Session 1 courses will be delivered through remote or online instruction. There has not been an official decision on Summer Session 2. A decision on the status of Summer Session 2 will be announced on or before June 15. Summer Session 1 in-person camps, and other on-campus activities that follow the summer session I schedule are hereby cancelled.  For more information on summer sessions, please visit the Office of Extended Studies’ website. 

Q: Is meGRAD restricting new students from joining the department’s payroll?

A: The University is currently in a hiring freeze, so any new appointments need additional permissions before being approved and processed. Please continue following all proper procedures and filling out all appropriate forms. 

Q: Has UMD come to an agreement on exam policy?

A: Details regarding the administration of final exams are to be determined by individual instructors. For any questions regarding your final exam, please contact your instructor. 

F: Suggestions for passing the time when not in the research lab? 

  • “I am a Writing Fellow at the Graduate School and I saw many students come to me with their Review paper. This is some feedback that I can give. Researchers can think of writing a review. It helps them get a broader perspective too”
  • “Everyone should write at least 1 review paper before you graduate” – Dr. Devoe 
  • Take some online courses/certifications you’ve been pushing off! 
  • Try LinkedIN Learning’s free online professional development courses. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to dcraig12@umd.edu. 

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Announcements

University COVID-19 Resources

As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important that you have access to university resources, that contain updates and information regarding the crisis and the university response. The University is actively monitoring COVID-19 cases within the State of Maryland and the University community. Please reference the following links for more information.

Campus COVID-19 Updates and Information: https://umd.edu/virusinfo

Graduate School Information: https://gradschool.umd.edu/coronavirus

Keep Learning: https://ugst.umd.edu/keeplearning/

Teaching Resources for TA: https://svp.umd.edu/keepteaching​

ME Operations (Academic, Finance, IT, Personnel, Purchasing, and Travel) During COVID-19: https://hub.me.umd.edu/me-operations-academic-finance-it-personnel-purchasing-and-travel-during-covid-19-outbreak/

University Counseling Center: https://www.counseling.umd.edu

Please be sure to stay up-to-date with updates and newly released information about the virus and the university response. Also be sure to practice safe and healthy prevention practices. You’re encouraged to email healthconcerns@umd.edu if you have questions specific to UMD and coronavirus. If you have a medical question or concern, please contact your physician.