Author: Marta Manzano
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan) is seeking applicants for two tenure-track positions in 1) Dynamical systems and control, and 2) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing as described in the attached documents.
The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME), at the University of Oklahoma, invites applications for four tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in the general areas of:
Advanced Manufacturing (AM) Systems (https://apply.interfolio.com/68163), with
particular interest in custom manufacturing; controlling composition and internal
structure of materials for multi-material additive manufacturing; multi-scale modeling
and data analytics; and sensor-based manufacturing design.
Propulsion Systems (https://apply.interfolio.com/68178), with interest in, fuel
efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft engines; sustainment and
modernization; new and advanced propulsion technologies for aircrafts, unmanned
aerial systems and/or space exploration initiatives.
Space Systems and Hypersonic Vehicles (https://apply.interfolio.com/68181),
with interest in fundamental/applied research on design of hypersonic vehicles
through the use of high performance computing (HPC) software and hardware;
spacecraft design, optimization, systems engineering; design of entry, descent,
landing systems, space logistics design/mission planning, guidance and control
design of spacecraft; Cubesats/small satellites; collision avoidance; orbital insertion,
and satellite navigation
Unmanned Systems and Controls (https://apply.interfolio.com/68182) with focus
on novel unmanned autonomous systems for civil, defense, and commercial
applications; guidance, navigation, and control systems of single or multiple
unmanned vehicles operating in harsh and remote environments; and maintenance,
modernization, qualification and testing of unmanned systems for extreme weather
and other disruptive events.
Location of Position: Austin, Texas
Employing Institution: Protection Engineering Consultants
Description of Position: Protection Engineering Consultants (PEC) is a unique and diverse small-business engineering firm, headquartered in Texas. PEC is globally recognized as an industry pioneer in the areas of applied research, advanced modeling and simulation, assessment and testing for the protection of people, systems, and infrastructure against natural and man-made hazards, extreme accident scenarios, and deliberate attacks. We perform high-fidelity physics-based modeling; design and evaluate novel protective devices, oversee material-level and full-scale physical testing; and, develop fast-running models using data analysis techniques (machine learning, genetic programming, etc). We perform this work for military and civilian clients. We are looking for a creative and motivated modeling and simulation engineer/scientist, who can support our advanced technology and applied research projects. The candidate must have experience (academic or work-related) in applying and/or developing state-of-the-art numerical modeling tools, for solid dynamics and fluid dynamics applications. Experience modeling extreme loads and highly nonlinear material response is preferred and course work in structural dynamics, numerical analysis, and computational modeling is expected. The successful candidate will have capabilities in one or more of the following areas: nonlinear dynamic analysis using LS-DYNA, CTH, ABAQUS, ANSYS, ALE3D, EPIC, DYSMAS, or other first-principles high-fidelity, physics-based codes; laboratory testing; and programming in Python or other scientific languages. Familiarity with and application of data analytic techniques and open-source software is a plus. We will provide opportunities and encouragement for professional development in technical, marketing, and management areas, depending upon individual interest.
Minimum Qualifications: MS or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Math.-US citizen. -Recent graduates are welcomed, but work experience is a plus. -Course work or experience in structural dynamics, numerical analysis, and computational modeling. -Programming in Python or other scientific languages. -Ability to clearly communicate verbal and written technical information.
Application Procedure: Resume Submission/Phone interview/On site interview in both Austin and San Antonio offices
Contact Information: Randi Jinkins
Website: https://www.protection-consultants.com
Closing Date: 10/31/2019 https://unsacm.memberclicks.net/job-posting–147
Location of Position: Nashville, TN
Employing Institution: Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leading research-intensive university in the United States in engineering, science and technology. Vanderbilt faculty and researchers are recognized for their pioneering research, scholarship, and leadership in higher education. The office of postdoctoral affairs provides excellent mentorship and opportunities for postdocs to further enhance their skills and prepare for future careers, including academic and industry jobs. https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/postdoctoral/about.php
Position Responsibilities: The Computational Mechanics and Physics Laboratory at Vanderbilt University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in the area of ice sheet modeling and fracture mechanics. The specific research project is described below:
Fracture Mechanics of Antarctic Ice Shelves and Glaciers: This project aims to provide fundamental understanding of iceberg calving by advancing the frontiers in nonlinear continuum mechanics and computational fracture mechanics, and translating it to glaciology. The project aims to develop a fracture-physics based scheme to better represent iceberg calving in the community ice sheet model. The effort will also address research questions related to calving behavior of floating ice shelves and glaciers, and the role of hydrofracture and ice cliff failure in ice sheet mass loss in the future. The overarching goal is to enable more reliable prediction of calving fronts in whole-Antarctic ice-sheet simulations in the Community Ice Sheet Model (CISM) over decadal- to-millennial time scales. The project is funded through a 5-year CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation https://my.vanderbilt.edu/cpml/research/nsf-plr-1847173/
Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph. D. degree in Civil/Mechanical/Computational Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Applied Physics or Mathematics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, or a relevant field. The ideal candidate will have a background in nonlinear continuum mechanics, fracture mechanics and finite element methods. Essential requirements are strong quantitative, verbal and analytical skills, solid knowledge and experience in scientific programming (with Python or C/C++ or Fortran ), expertise with either FEniCS or Elmer Ice software, and the ability to learn and employ new numerical methods and technologies from different disciplines. Previous research experience in the field of computational modeling and a record of publications in reputed international journals is required.
Timeline: The position is available immediately, but starting date is negotiable. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled. Initial appointment will be for 1 year, but funding is available to extend the appointment for another 1–2 years.
Contact: Applicants contact Prof. Ravindra Duddu ravindra.duddu@vanderbilt.edu with their CV. https://unsacm.memberclicks.net/job-posting–146
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota has openings for two full-time, tenure track positions in the areas of 1) advanced materials and manufacturing and 2) energy science and engineering. Any help you can give in helping us find suitable candidates would be greatly appreciated.
Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in Autonomous and Connected Systems (ACS). ACS is a College of Engineering initiative and community of scholars focused on advancing the science and engineering of autonomy, robotics, and the internet of things (IoT). The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program at the forefront of their field, as well as potential to educate and mentor students. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service both at the School and University levels.
Programs in the School of Mechanical Engineering are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The School is one of the largest at Purdue University, and in the nation, with 1300 undergraduates, 650 graduate students, 79 faculty, and 65 staff. The School is home of the Herrick, Zucrow and Maha research laboratories with significant infrastructure and a long tradition of collaboration with industry, national laboratories, and other universities. Mechanical Engineering faculty members also carry out a significant portion of research at the Birck Nanotechnology Center. The Bechtel Innovation Design Center and Maker Spaces provide hands-on experiences together with an entrepreneurship ecosystem through the Purdue Foundry and Discovery Park.
The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation (8th for graduate programs and #9 for undergraduate per USWNR, 2019) and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and excellence. The College goal of Pinnacle of Excellence at Scale is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
Submit application using the below link https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=6938&company=purdueuniv&username=including curriculum vitae, teaching and research plans, and names of four references. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 1st, 2019 and will continue until position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue is an ADVANCE institution http://www.purdue.edu/advance-purdue/. Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.
Greater Lafayette Indiana is home to Purdue University and is one of the fastest growing communities in the Midwest. Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Caterpillar, Dow AgroSciences, Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Wabash National, Saab Global Defense and Security Company, high tech firms and small businesses all call Greater Lafayette their home. Conveniently located between Chicago and Indianapolis, Greater Lafayette is also near several other major metropolitan cities. Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette and Greater Lafayette Commerce are resources that highlight our great community.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The department seeks candidates within the following areas of research emphasis with
applications in marine platforms and vessels: control and dynamics, autonomous
vehicles, marine robotics, electrification, condition monitoring, distributed systems,
sensing, and navigation. Consideration will also be given to applicants with expertise
and robust research programs in marine structures, marine design, fluid-structure
interaction, and marine engineering.
Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. The
successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program and to
contribute effectively to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching
programs. The College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and
excellence of the academic community.
Application Materials
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of present and future
research plans, a statement of teaching experience and interests, and the names of at
least three persons who can provide letters of recommendation. Materials should be
submitted to
https://deptapps.engin.umich.edu/fsv2/candidate/?search_id=15
Applications will be considered as they are received. However, for full consideration,
applications must be received by December 1, 2019.
Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of
the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and
socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and
promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the
world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying
knowledge, art and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will
challenge the present and enrich the future.
Please send any comments or inquiries to NAME-fac-search@umich.edu
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Science Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART)
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The basics
The GRFP is a prestigious, nationally competitive fellowship offered by the National Science Foundation. It provides three years of financial support for beginning graduate study leading to a research-based master’s or doctoral degree in the STEM disciplines.
Financial support
The fellowship includes a $34,000-per-year stipend for three years. Additionally, each Fellow receives a tuition waiver via a $12,000 annual cost-of-education allowance that is awarded to the graduate institution. After one year of graduate study, Fellows become eligible to apply for international research funding support through Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) and Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP). Fellows may request access to cyberinfrastructure resources, including supercomputing time, through the Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE). Supplemental funding for researchers with disabilities and a leave provision for dependent care issues are also offered.
Eligibility requirements*
Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen, US national, or a permanent US resident by the application deadline. Refer to the GRFP solicitation.
- Degree requirement: Individuals are typically eligible to apply…
- as an undergraduate senior or post-baccalaureate, before beginning graduate training;
- in the final year of a joint baccalaureate-master’s (BS/MS) program;
- having completed a joint baccalaureate-master’s (BS/MS) program and have not completed any further graduate study outside the joint program unless the graduate coursework was required to establish or maintain credentials in a profession such as teaching;
- after having an interruption in graduate study of at least two consecutive years prior to November 1 of the year the application is submitted and have completed no additional graduate study as of August 1 of the year the application is submitted.;
- NEW: Effective as of the 2017 competition (Fall 2016 deadlines), NSF will limit graduate students to only one application to the GRFP, submitted either in the first year or in the second year of graduate school. Source/learn more
- Exception for the 2017 competition only: First-year graduate students in Fall 2015 who applied to the 2016 GRFP competition will be allowed to apply a second time in Fall 2016, if they are otherwise eligible. Source/learn more
- Broad Fields of study (disciplines): Life Sciences, Geosciences; Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Engineering; Materials Research; Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning; Chemistry; Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy.. Interdisciplinary research is also possible. Not eligible: professional practice degrees View sub-disciplines in the current GRFP solicitation.
*Always refer to the current NSF-GRFP Solicitation for official eligibility information.
Award cycle
The GRFP competition opens in late summer with submission deadlines in late October. Awards are offered the following spring. Fellows must commence graduate study in the summer or fall after accepting the award. About 2,000 fellowships will be offered.
Special Note
Whereas the National Science Foundation awards grants to investigators to fund their research, the Graduate Research Fellowship Program funds students who are training to become well-rounded researchers. It’s a fine distinction, but an important one.
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