Title: WATER, ION, AND GRAPHENE: AN ODYSSEY THROUGH THE MOLECULAR SIMULATIONS
Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019
Time: 10:00am
Location: DeWalt Martin Hall (EGR2162)
Committee Members:
Associate Professor Siddhartha Das, Chair
Associate Professor Amir Riaz
Associate Professor Peter Chung
Associate Professor Yifei Mo
Minta Martin Professor Liangbing Hu, Dean’s Representative
Attached you will find a solicitation for the Rickover Fellowship Program in Nuclear Engineering for the 2020-2021 Award Cycle.
This program is designed to meet the needs of the Naval Reactors Division of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for appropriately trained personnel for the maintenance and development of science and engineering technology as it pertains to naval nuclear propulsion. The program will assist in preparing students for roles in naval nuclear propulsion and will support the broader objective of advancing fission energy development through the research efforts of the fellows. The technical areas with greatest interest include reactor physics, nuclear materials science and engineering, radiation shielding technology, thermal hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics, and acoustic technology. The principle emphasis is on students seeking doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering, or in closely related fields.
Please forward the attached booklet to anyone interested and encourage students to apply for this program. This program description and all electronic application materials can be found at www.scuref.org.
As part of a major expansion, the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at UCLA is conducting a search for exceptional faculty candidates in aerospace-related research areas. Aerospace disciplines of interest include, but are not limited to: spacecraft/aircraft design, space/air missions, astronautics/aeronautics, electric and hybrid vehicles, structures, materials, remote sensing, power, propulsion, aerospace science, fluid-structure interactions, guidance/navigation/systems, control systems, and other aerospace-related cyber-physical systems. Applicants are sought at all levels. Our hiring priorities focus on the frontiers of aerospace research and the demonstrated potential for building a strong program of high impact and originality. We are interested in outstanding candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and to contributing positively to a diverse campus climate.
This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire. Applications are due January 05, 2020. Applications received after this date cannot be considered.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF04990
The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, College of Engineering, at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenured or tenure track faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels with expertise in one or more of the following areas: mechatronics, industrial and mobile robotics, automation, product design, industrial internet of things (IIoT), cyber-physical systems, and embedded systems. This is a full-time, nine-month academic appointment with an anticipated start date of fall 2020.
The successful applicant will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; advise and mentor graduate students; develop an independent, externally funded research program; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the profession. Through effective industrial advisory committees that provide valuable guidance, the department has numerous opportunities for the development of laboratories and sponsorship of applied research activities. Candidates should have relevant hands-on experience with applied research and technology development in robotics and automation, academic leadership experience and/or experience with the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology and its accreditation processes. By being an integral part of the College of Engineering, there is excellent interaction with faculty in other engineering programs to support large-scale college initiatives, as well as access to graduate students to assist in instructional and applied research activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs (engineering.tamu.edu/etid).
Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in an appropriate engineering field or a closely related engineering or science discipline.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at http://apply.interfolio.com/68043. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2019. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin fall 2020. For additional information, please contact Dr. Rainer Fink at fink@tamu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.
Reza Langari, Ph.D., Professor
JR Thompson Department Head Chair
Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID)
Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-3367
979-845-4949 (office)
979-847-9396 (fax)
979-571-8498 (cell)
The McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Energy and Sustainability at the level of assistant or associate professor. This interdisciplinary position is for a single or a joint appointment within the departments of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical & Biological Engineering. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in one of these disciplines or a closely related field, demonstrated excellence in research, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to build a world-class research program and to be an effective teacher.
Candidates are sought who combine the areas of energy/sustainability with systems analysis and design. Additional foci could include lifecycle assessment, techno-economic analyses, and systems modeling based in the relevant physical and chemical fundamentals. The candidate is expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary collaborative research culture in the School of Engineering and beyond, and their research vision may integrate with existing research centers and institutes at Northwestern such as the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN), the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience (CESR), and the Segal Design Institute.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a detailed description of research plans and interests, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. The application and contact information for three or more letters of recommendation should be submitted online.
In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2019. Early application is encouraged.
For questions regarding the Assistant/Assoc Professor position, please contact us at sustain-search@northwestern.edu.
The Weapons, Robotics, and Control (WRC) Engineering Department at the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin as early as the Fall semester of 2020. Candidates with a background in embedded systems, sensor networks, and/or cyber physical systems are particularly encouraged to apply although all qualified candidates will be considered.
The WRC department is a mix of civilian and military professors whose focus is on quality instruction in small classes that average no more than twenty students. Engineering labs are equipped with state of the art cyber-physical automation and control testbeds, machine vision and robotics platforms, and rapid prototyping tools. A permanent technical staff works closely with the faculty to support a deep commitment to project based learning, embodied by the “design spine” that runs through the major. Faculty in the department represent a broad range of academic disciplines and work closely with counterparts in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science for both research and undergraduate education. Candidates with a background in embedded systems, sensor networks, and/or cyber physical systems are particularly encouraged to apply although all qualified candidates will be considered.
USNA is uniquely positioned to support interdisciplinary research, particularly in cyber physical systems. Hopper Hall, opening in the Fall of 2020, will be the Navy’s academic center for cyber research and education. Among many bespoke lab facilities, Hopper Hall will house a 100,000 gallon pool with aerial and aquatic motion capture systems for cooperative multi-domain robotics, a fully instrumented high bay for aerial robotics, and a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) for classified research. All tenure track faculty are expected to produce peer reviewed research and contribute to their academic communities.
USNA is among the most geographically diverse colleges in the United States. The student body, known as the Brigade of Midshipmen, is composed of undergraduates from all 50 states and 29 countries. We seek candidates who are interested in contributing to our diverse academic community, and who support and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education. In addition to academics, opportunities exist for faculty involvement in a broad range of midshipmen activities such as summer sailing programs and varsity and club-level athletics.
More information can be found at this link:
https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/AsstProf-RobConEngineering-AY20.php
Erick J. Rodríguez-Seda, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD 21402www.usna.edu/Users/weapsys/rodrigue/
Office: MU 311Phone: (410)293-6188E-mail: rodrigue@usna.edu
Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant/Associate/Full Professors – Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking to hire several full-time tenure-track faculty at the ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor; applications for Full Professor will also be considered for exceptional candidates. The Department is expanding and also starting new Industrial Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants must have earned Doctoral degrees in mechanical/industrial engineering, or closely related disciplines, and are required to have a record of quality teaching and scholarship. Successful applicants will collaborate with existing faculty members, teach classes to support the undergraduate and graduate programs, develop new courses, advise and recruit graduate students, and are expected to develop a robust, externally funded research program in one of the following areas: (1) Robotics and Autonomous Systems: (a) perception, planning, and optimization; (b) soft robotics, compliant robotics, and manipulation; or (c) unmanned aerial and ground systems. The vision of the UML Robotics Initiative is to create an integrated, connected, self-sustaining research and education enterprise directed towards human-centered robotics to address societal challenges. Faculty will have the opportunity to work with the NERVE Center, a 10,000 sq. ft. robot testing facility, as well as the newly designed 5,000 sq. ft. UMass Lowell Robotics lab. (2) Mechanics & Materials: Stochastic and statistical analysis and design, e.g., defects and failure analysis and estimation; design of structures, materials, or machines; design for manufacturing, e.g., as related to automated manufacturing or additive manufacturing; manufacturing process modeling and design, particularly as it relates to composites or automated manufacturing processes; data-driven design and manufacturing; or fluid-structure interaction. (3) Thermal-Fluid & Energy Systems: (a) integrated solar-thermal energy systems, e.g. thermo-photovoltaic devices, solar thermochemical conversion, concentrated solar power, radiative thermal management; (b) advanced diagnostics of reacting and multiphase systems, e.g. Thomson/Raman/Rayleigh scattering, induced fluorescence; (c) atmospheric pressure plasmas, e.g. plasma-liquid interactions, plasma-biomaterial systems, plasma catalysis; (d) energy resiliency. (4) Industrial Engineering: (a) Health care delivery systems (b) Advanced manufacturing, includes topics relating to automation, robotic manipulation and material handling; (c) Theoretical and methodological analytics in support of manufacturing, logistics, and business decisions. Note: Candidates must clearly specify a single research area (of the four listed) in bold font in the first sentence of their Cover Letter. In cases of demonstrated outstanding research productivity and scholarship, an appointment with tenure may be considered. To apply, visit: http://explorejobs.uml.edu. Applications received by December 16, 2019 will be considered in the first review of candidates. However, later applications may be considered for these positions. Each position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications is received. UMass Lowell is a Carnegie Doctoral High Research (RU/H) university ranked in the top tier of US News’ National Universities, and is strategically located 30 miles northwest of Boston in the northeast Massachusetts high-tech region. The department has over 900 undergraduate students and 190 graduate students. An optional co-op program is available to undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate engineering program is based on a design-build-test methodology and is ABET accredited. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage candidates to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.
Teaching Faculty Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for several full-time Teaching Professors. The existing Mechanical Engineering program is expanding and new Industrial Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs are starting. Successful candidates will be expected to begin work in September, 2020 and assist in teaching a range of ME and IE courses. For a description of course offerings, please visit: http://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Engineering/Departments/Mechanical/Course-listing.aspx.
Teaching Professors are required to have a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or closely related disciplines by the start of employment to be considered. In addition to delivering high-quality teaching of courses, the Teaching Professors are also expected to provide service to the university. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references.
To apply, visit: http://jobs.uml.edu. Applications received by January 15, 2020 will be considered in the first review of candidates. Each position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications are received. UMass Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage candidates to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.
The Mechanistic Cognitive Neuroscience (MCN) research area at Janelia is actively recruiting early-career Group Leaders. We are looking for creative scientists who want to study how the brain enables cognition. We particularly encourage applications from researchers who are interested in developing new approaches to expose how rodents, fish, and flies produce adaptive, flexible behavior in dynamic and uncertain environments.
Janelia Group Leaders direct small, internally funded labs in a highly collaborative environment with access to shared research resources. We welcome applications not just from post-doctoral fellows, but also from late-stage graduate students who are ready to lead independent labs.
Candidates can go here to learn more and to apply for a Group Leader position. Our next application deadline is December 1, 2019, and we plan to fill 6 open positions over the next 2-3 years.
Please spread the word and encourage suitable candidates to apply. We are committed to a culture of inclusion on campus and invite applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Candidates should feel free to reach out to me if they have questions about MCN and how their research interests might align with ours. Zari Zavala-Ruiz, Director of Scientific Programs, would also be happy communicate with anyone interested in learning more about Janelia, MCN, or our application process
Vivek Jayaraman, PhD
Head of Mechanistic Cognitive Neuroscience
Senior Group Leader
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Janelia Research Campus
http://www.csulb.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-affairs/assistant-professor-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering-2590
http://www.csulb.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-affairs/assistant-professor-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering-2587
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for multiple open rank, full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty positions beginning in the Fall 2020 semester. We are seeking highly qualified faculty members in all areas of mechanical engineering, with particular interest in individuals with expertise in
(a) Dynamics and Controls, including robotics and automation (soft and small-scale robotics, human interaction, autonomous systems, and manufacturing), and mechatronics;
(b) Mechanics, including solid and computational mechanics with applications in the areas of smart materials, metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and cell and tissue biomechanics and engineering; and
(c) Heat transfer, including energy conversion and transfer, transport in micro- and nano-structured materials, heat transfer in manufacturing processes, and bio-heat transfer.