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Bridge to Faculty postdoc positions open at USC

The College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at the University of South Carolina invites applications for several postdoctoral fellow positions at the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering as part of the inaugural cohort of the University’s new Bridge to Faculty program. We invite applications from outstanding scholars whose work contribute to, advances, or expands the boundaries of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering. The College of Engineering and Computing is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of scholars and students and shares the University’s goals regarding faculty diversity and excellence.

Links to the job announcements:

https://engineering.academickeys.com/job/rgoandsh

With seven departments and more than 40 academic programs, we are educating the next generation of innovators. Our esteemed faculty are leading research that pushes the boundaries of their fields and supports the top industries in South Carolina and beyond. We attract and retain strong research-active faculty to create critical mass in areas of strength. We incentivize collaborative and large projects having high societal impact. We are committed to working on complex projects that are inherently inter- and multidisciplinary. Our research involves partnerships with global laboratories, industries and universities as well as other USC colleges and schools. We currently have outstanding cross- cutting initiatives on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, energy storage and distribution, intelligent infrastructure, nuclear energy, transforming health care etc.

Please visit: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/engineering_and_computing/index.php for more details on our research and our college.

Designed to attract, support, and retain scholars from groups historically underrepresented in their departments or fields, the “Bridge to Faculty” program is the University of South Carolina’s newest and most promising initiative. Manifesting the University’s commitment to “cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus where every individual has the opportunity to flourish and thrive,” the program seeks to recruit early-career scholars who, if successful during the post-doctoral period, may have the opportunity to transition to tenure track faculty at USC starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Qualified candidates should submit to uscjobs.sc.edu and choose the specific department to apply:

· Civil and Environmental Engineering: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/140015 by 03/24/2023

· Electrical Engineering: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/139858 by 03/20/2023

· Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/139875 by 03/20/2023

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Openings in the Multifunctional Materials Branch group at the US Naval Research Laboratory (Washington, DC), postdoc to mid-career

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to work with other NRL collaborators on new or existing projects. Examples of the ongoing projects are (1) engineering high-entropy ceramics for ultrahigh-temperature applications, (2) developing a scientific framework for creating ‘intelligent materials systems’ via advanced waveform sensing and actuation and coupled with artificial neural networks, (3) novel 2D materials growth for enhanced electronic and mechanical properties, and (4) in-situ nanoindentation experiments and contact mechanics modeling of nanomaterials-adhesive systems.  You will have opportunity to work with experts from a wide range of disciplines, publish/present papers and have access to a suite of cutting-edge equipment and instruments.

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Fellowships & Scholarships

Seven Link Foundation PhD Fellowships Available @ $34,000

In 2023, the Link Foundation will award 7 one-yr Fellowships (https://www.linkoe.org) to qualified PhD students that are pursuing research related to engineering and instrumentation for the ocean environment, see attached announcement ($34,000 each).

Please note that all applicants must first register on the website and must apply to the Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation program.

Applications must be received on or before Friday April 14, 2023.

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2023 ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship Program

ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship


ExxonMobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students nationwide with a passion for Engineering and Science.

Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with an ExxonMobil professional to learn how their knowledge and skills are applied in a corporate setting. 

Fellowship Components
The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to ExxonMobil and career opportunities, and a $1,000 educational grant. In addition, the possibility exists to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successfully completing the Fellowship.

Fellowship Requirements
This opportunity is highly competitive and open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a 4-year college or university.
Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority: 
·       Civil Engineering
·       Chemical Engineering 
·       Computer Engineering
·       Electrical Engineering
·       Geoscience 
·       Material Science and Engineering 
·       Mechanical Engineering

Applicants with these majors will also be considered: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics.

Other Requirements:
·       Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
·       Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
·       Be a U.S. citizen, a legal U.S. permanent resident or have the permanent right to work in the      U.S. Applicants selected are required to submit documentation for U.S. citizenship,  permanent resident or right to work.

The application can be found here.

If you have questions, please contact Julian@hispanicheritage.org. Please use “ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship” in the subject line.

The 2023 ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship Application will close on April 30, 2023, at @11:59 p.m. EDT.

This opportunity available through the LOFT program is for Hispanic students. Others interested should contact the company’s website directly. 

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Career Options for PhDs: how to explore academic and nonacademic careers to identify a path that’s right for you.

PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government.

But what career pathway will be right for YOU? Deciding on what to do after your PhD or postdoc can feel overwhelming, even daunting.

This special virtual workshop series is designed to take doctoral students and PhDs through a series of exercises to help them evaluate career options and identify next steps in building their career either as faculty or beyond the professoriate.

When: Every Wednesday in March from 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. We will cover a unique topic each week, so plan to attend all sessions.

Where: Virtual workshops inside the PhD Career Training Platform. Click here to register. 

Format: The virtual webinar will include instruction, reflective prompts and exercises, and opportunities for participants to ask questions directly to the Beyond Prof team. Each week, we will cover a new topic, so plan to attend all sessions. Replays will be sent to all registered attendees.

Who should attend: This webinar series is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

  • What career options are available to PhDs in my discipline?
  • How to identify career pathways that are right for me? 
  • What are my most marketable skills for careers outside of academia? 
  • What can I do with my PhD?

Advance registration required. Login to register

Replays will be emailed to registered attendees and available for 30 days. Please note that replays will be available starting Friday at noon.

About the PhD Career Training Platform:
Access on-demand lessons, workbooks, and attend live webinars and trainings to learn how PhDs build careers as faculty or in the professional workforce. This resource is provided to you by the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, College Park.  Login today

About your instructor: 

Dr. Harry Thomas joined the Beyond Prof team in 2022 as a Learning Engagement Strategist. Previously, Dr. Thomas taught at Durham Academy where he also served as head of the department. Having navigated his own career transition from academia into the private sector, Dr. Thomas is passionate about helping graduate students and PhDs explore career options and learn how to job search in today’s creative economy. 

Dr. Thomas earned his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

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Jobs/Internships

Faculty position at Clarkson University

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department of the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Aerospace Engineering starting in the 2023/24 academic year (August 1, 2023 preferred). A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related area is required. Applications are sought from an individual with a research focus in space engineering, which may include, but is not limited to: guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), systems engineering and integration, space systems/vehicle design, space robotics and mechatronics, space logistics and manufacturing, or other related areas of aerospace engineering.

Apply HERE.

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Faculty Position at Case Western Reserve University

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Case Western Reserve University is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty position in the area of controls, with an anticipated starting date around July 1, 2023. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For details, please refer to the attached position announcement.

Case Western Reserve University is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Metro College Internship Program – Office of Safety Risk Management

Safety Risk Management combines people, processes, and tools to identify, assess and mitigate safety risks before incidents occur. The intern will help advance agency-wide implementation of the Safety Management System by helping to lead implementation of proactive safety risk management in safety-critical groups. Safety hazard identification is initially performed in brainstorming workshops that engage the workforce in discussing historical, current and anticipated safety performance. Safety data will analyzed and interpreted to identify key risks and estimate their likelihood and severity.

Apply HERE.

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Workshops, Seminars, & Events

UW-Madison Future Faculty in Engineering Workshop

UW-Madison College is now accepting applications now through March 20th for WiscProf, the future faculty in engineering workshop at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, May 22-25, 2023.

Targeted specifically for groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering, WiscProf is designed for doctoral students within their last two years of study and postdocs who are interested in (or thinking about) pursuing an academic career at a research-intensive university.

This all-expenses-paid workshop will give you a window into life as a faculty member in engineering. You’ll meet with current faculty members, department chairs and college leadership; get a feel for what it’s like to work at a top-tier university; and begin to develop a plan to pursue your own career in higher education.

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FDA looking for a PhD-level researcher