Month: December 2020

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Fellowships & Scholarships

NAID Emergency Leaders in Data Science Fellowship

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) would like to inform you of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship. Please review the attached flyer and spread the word as the deadline to apply is February 12, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

Apply today at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NIAID-DataScienceFellowship-2021

NIAID conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. For more than 60 years, NIAID research has led to new therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies that have improved the health of millions of people in the United States and around the world. NIAID is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

What will I be doing?

Building a workforce with data science expertise is an important step toward addressing NIAID’s data science strategy and research program. NIAID has established the Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship Program to develop a cadre of talented data scientists who have a strong interest in applying their informatics and data science expertise to advance research in infectious and immune-mediated diseases. This fellowship is managed by NIAID’s Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies.

As a fellow in the NIAID Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship Program, you will receive training and hands-on-experience in data analytics, informatics strategies and software development to support projects in NIAID’s extramural and intramural divisions. The program is rotational in design, you will conduct 3 to 4 month rotation-based projects in NIAID’s intramural and extramural programs. NIAID actively encourages you to participate in a variety of developmental assignments during your fellowship to broaden your perspectives on NIAID’s research mission and data science needs, strengthen technical competencies, and further develop your own leadership abilities.

Why should I apply?

You will have the opportunity to network and explore federal career opportunities. The NIH Bethesda, Maryland campus is home to more than 1,000 laboratories where scientists are engaged in virtually every area of biomedical research, so expertise in almost any discipline is readily accessible. Inter-Institute interest groups promote interactions between senior scientists and NIH fellows in different disciplines.

For more information about NIAID visit:https://www.niaid.nih.gov/

Where will I be located?

NIAID offices in Bethesda, MD area

What is the anticipated start date?

September 2021 – The exact start date will be determined between the mentor and applicant at time of selection. The initial appointment is for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of NIAID contingent on the availability of funds. 

What are the benefits?

  • Stipend: Competitive stipend ranging $80,990 – $91,958 annually, based on education and experience.
  • Health Insurance Supplement: 100% of ORAU health insurance premiums covered for the duration of the appointment. 
  • Travel and Training Allowance: $6,000 annually

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

•Received a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field within five years (60 months) of appointment start date. Current graduate students may apply but must complete their degree before the start of the appointment.

•Be a U.S. Citizen.

Connect with ORISE…on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!

If you have questions, send an email to NIHprograms@orau.org. Please include the reference code [NIH-NIAID-DataScienceFellowship-2021] in the subject line of your email.

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Academic Positions at Engineeroxy

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Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering – University of West Florida

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of West Florida (www.uwf.edu/me) invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level at the Fort Walton Beach Campus starting Fall 2021 (Position #124960). The University of West Florida started a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree in 2016 and has a rapidly growing student population. The successful candidate will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level, conduct research, advise students, mentor student projects, and participate in recruitment and outreach activities. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. While all areas within Mechanical Engineering will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with a background in the broad areas of materials and/or manufacturing.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

For additional information about this position, please visit https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants must apply online at https://careers.uwf.edu.

 Preferred response by January 11, 2021. Applicants should be prepared to attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research, and the names of three references to the online application.

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Defenses

Dissertation Defense – Chaolun Zheng

Title: ADVANCED ABSORPTION MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN REFREGIATION

Date/Time: January 12, 2021 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Committee:
Prof. Bao Yang (Chair)
Prof. Amir Riaz
Prof. Peter B. Sunderland
Prof. Teng Li
Prof. Chunsheng Wang (Dean Representative).

Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/94210112455?pwd=MjVWRS9TVXR4cENFb2t3aTlTR0ljUT09

Abstract: Absorption chillers, which utilize heat as the primary energy input, have been considered a more environment-friendly alternative to vapor-compression cooling systems. The thermodynamic properties of absorbent generally limit the performances of absorption chillers. In the first part of the dissertation, a new method to determine the molecular interaction energies is developed. The molecular interaction energies can be related to many macroscopic thermodynamic properties, such as desorption heat and hygroscopicity. From the studies on ionic liquid absorbents, it is found that a shorter alkyl group in anion would produce higher interaction energy with water, thus increasing the hygroscopicity. In contrast, the fluorination of anion would reduce its interaction energy with water, thus reducing the hygroscopicity. A new formula is also developed using interaction energies to predict the desorption heat of absorbents, which is an essential parameter for evaluating absorbent performances. The second part of the dissertation focuses on the development of a microemulsion-based absorption chiller consisting of an electrostatic desorber, a nozzle-based absorber and an evaporator. Due to the tiny droplet size, it is thermodynamically challenging to regenerate the absorbed water in a liquid form from a microemulsion state. The electrostatic desorber would first utilize heat to transform the microemulsion absorbent into a macroemulsion state. The voltage is then applied to the absorbent to expedite the regeneration. Therefore, the electrostatic desorber can regenerate the absorbed water in a liquid form, which eliminates the latent heat requirement, offering the potential to improve energy efficiency. Inspired by the honeycomb shape, electrodes in the desorber are arranged in a multi-hexagon pattern, enabling a large desorber volume without increasing the voltage amplitude. The potential cooling power is improved by over 50 times compared to the original single-electrode desorber. The nozzle-based absorber&evaporator system utilizes nozzles to generate microemulsion absorbent and water in small droplet size to enhance the absorption and evaporating process.  Combining the electrostatic desorber and the absorber&evaporator system, the complete absorption chiller could run continuously and achieve a cooling power of about 100 W.

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Announcements Workshops, Seminars, & Events

ASEE Professional Development

   We invite you to a rare opportunity to participate in a, FREE, Nationally recognized Professional Development facilitated by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). In partnership with UC Davis & UMBC, ASEE will be delivering two high quality trainings that will promote your career to the next level. Additionally, those who register will receive a FREE ASEE student membership. Below describes the two professional development opportunities and dates:

  1. New Faculty Institute (1 offering, Limited seating of 25 participants) – for postdocs and new faculty 
  1. Future Faculty institute (3 offerings, Limited seating of 25 per offering) – for all graduate students in engineering (MS, PhD, PostDocs). 

To register, simply click on the link with the corresponding PD time and topic as described in the attached flyer. Please choose only one! Do not register for more than one if you are trying to hold spots. We will not honor double registrations. So plan accordingly. Registration will close one week before each institute begins, HOWEVER, do not wait. We can not guarantee a spot. 

Additionally, we ask that you fully commit to the program. Each PD is designed such that it requires your full undivided attention and commitment. Further, it is expected that you will attend the entire time to receive certification. 

We can’t encourage you enough to take advantage of such an amazing opportunity. Each professional development can run one person $650. This is being provided to you at NO cost. Also, it makes a great contribution to your CV or resume. 

Act now!

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Position

The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at Washington State University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and/or Machine-learning. 

HOW TO APPLY: Applications should include a cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position; curriculum vitae; statements of research interests and teaching philosophy; and the names of five references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.

 To learn more about the position and apply, please visit: https://mme.wsu.edu/faculty-openings/

TIMELINE: Screening of applicants will continue until the positions are filled. The appointment is expected to start in August 2021.

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Fulbright Research Grants – Early Resource Access

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program opportunities for individually designed research projects around the globe. 

During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.  The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Through engagement in the community, the individual will interact with their hosts on a one-to-one basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.

Current master’s students and recent MA/MS/MPP/MFA grads, as well as PhD students, are eligible to apply for Fulbright grants in early autumn 2021. (US Citizenship is required.) The UMD application process will start this spring.

You can get a head start here to learn about Fulbright international research opportunities, to gain access to our ELMS resource site for Fulbright applicants, and to receive notice about our winter Fulbright info sessions.

Questions about the program should be directed to the UMD National Scholarships Office (fulbright@umd.edu). 

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Defenses

Dissertation Defense – David Catalini

DEVELOPMENT OF COOLING SYSTEMS WITH ACTIVE ELASTOCALORIC REGENERATORS

Date/Time: Tuesday, December 15th of 2020, 3:30 PM EST

List of committee members

  • Professor Reinhard Radermacher, Chair
  • Professor Ichiro Takeuchi
  • Professor Yunho Hwang
  • Professor Olivier Bauchau
  • Professor Marino di Marzo
  • Professor Bao Yang
  • Chun-cheng Piao, Ph.D.

Zoom or Webex Link: https://umd.zoom.us/s/98205535196

Abstract: The vapor compression cycle (VCC) has been developed and optimized over a century to provide cooling in buildings (residential and commercial) and vehicles. However, its usage has resulted in unpredicted environmental damage such as depleting the ozone layer and promoting global warming when the refrigerant fluid leaks into the atmosphere. Because of this, it is important to develop a superior technological alternative without the environmental costs. One way to tackle this problem is to develop heat pumping cycles using solid-state refrigerants: a solid is incapable of leaking into the atmosphere. Yet, a solid-refrigerant cannot flow to deliver cooling the same way a refrigerant-fluid does. This required a system conceptual redesign, which started with near-room temperature cooling with magnetocaloric materials in 1976 and elastocaloric materials in 2012.

The ability of the cooling system to pump heat across a large temperature span is called the “temperature lift”. The amount of heat the system can absorb while maintaining that temperature lift is called the “cooling capacity”. An effective way to develop these technical capabilities is first to achieve a large temperature lift and second to increase cooling capacity to match the requirements.

In his work four different system configurations were studied with the following objectives: maximizing the temperature lift of the system and measuring the cooling capacity. During the process, new challenges were identified and addressed. The first configuration was based on the thermal-wave heat recovery strategy, while the other three were a 1-stage, 2-stage and reciprocating variants of the active regeneration cycle.

From the studied configurations the thermal-wave-based cycle achieved a low temperature lift of 8K, at large average strain of 4.5%, and the largest cooling capacity of 120W. Active regeneration-based cycles achieved the largest temperature lift of 21.3K, at a low average strain of 3.5%, but a low cooling capacity of between 16 and 25W. This dissertation shows there is a fundamental limitation in active regeneration cycles applied to single composition elastocaloric materials that limits the maximum applicable average strain, which in turn affects the cooling capacity. Different alternatives to address this issue, as well as suggestions to improve the overall thermal and structural performance of the system are reviewed.

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Fellowships & Scholarships

Tandon Faculty First Look Fellowship

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites scholars currently underrepresented in engineering fields who are nearing completion of their doctorates or who are in post-doctoral positions to apply for Tandon Faculty First Look Fellowships.

Fellows will have the opportunity to present and receive feedback on their ongoing research, engage with NYU faculty from a range of engineering disciplines, and participate in workshops designed to help them advance their careers.

The Tandon Faculty First Look program will be held via Zoom on Friday, March 12, 2021, 10 AM – 4:30 PM.    

Eligibility

Eligible participants include doctoral degree candidates and post-doctoral fellows working in fields represented by NYU Tandon’s faculty, departments, and research centers. Women and applicants of African-American, Latinx, American Indian, or Alaskan Native descent, and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates will submit the following (as individual documents) when the application process is open: 

  1. Personal Statement: to include career aspirations, your contribution to diversity and inclusion in the Academy, anticipated dissertation completion date, and why participating in NYU Tandon’s Faculty First Look will help you achieve your goals. Maximum 750-word count
  2. Dissertation Abstract: maximum 250-word count
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Letter of Recommendation from dissertation advisor, verifying anticipated dissertation date
  5. Supplemental Form

Application deadline is December 15, 2020. Please submit materials electronically through Interfolio.