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NRC Research Associateship Program

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior research awards at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions at locations throughout the U.S and abroad.

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering. Degrees from foreign universities should be equivalent in training and research experience to a doctoral degree from a U.S. institution. Citizenship eligibility varies among the sponsoring laboratories.

Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles):

February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1


Awardees have the opportunity to:

Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory
Devote full-time effort to research and publication
Access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise
Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at the sponsoring laboratories
Awardee benefits include:

Stipends ranging from $45,000 to $94,500; may be higher based on experience
Health insurance (including dental and vision), relocation benefits, and a professional travel allowance
For detailed program information, to search Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s) visit www.nas.edu/rap.

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Jobs/Internships

Scientist at The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI 

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of matter and materials, energy and environment and human health. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

For our research activities on the safety and resilience of nuclear power plants and critical infrastructures, we are looking for a

Scientist

Safety, resilience, and human performance, 80 – 100%

Your tasks

Research on safety and resilience assessment for nuclear power plants, complex systems and critical infrastructures, emphasizing the human factor and probabilistic analysis.

Your profile

  • PhD degree in nuclear, mechanical, other engineering discipline or in human factors / ergonomics
  • Experience in probabilistic safety/quantitative risk assessment; knowledge of nuclear power plant systems; familiarity with complex system operations would be advantageous
  • Enthusiastic and creative scientist interested in interdisciplinary research
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

This is a fixed-term position. The employment contract will (initially) be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Dr Luca Podofillini (luca.podofillini@psi.ch) or Dr Vinh Dang (vinh.dang@psi.ch).

Please submit your application online by 18 September 2022 (index no. 4503-00).

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Faculty position in Environmental & Ecological Engineering at Purdue University

Job Summary

Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in Sustainable Industrial Systems. Specific topics of interest include electrification of processes, decarbonization, recycling/remanufacturing, circular economy, sustainable manufacturing, hydrogen economy, green design, and sustainable materials. Applications from individuals with expertise in solid/hazardous waste, air quality, and water are also welcome if their research focuses on these issues relative to industrial systems. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in engineering or a related discipline and demonstrate potential to build an independent research program, 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 at the Division, College, and University levels. This will be a joint appointment between EEE and an appropriate Engineering School as tenure home.

School and College

EEE at Purdue University embraces both classic environmental engineering and sustainable industrial processes/systems. EEE students learn systems engineering techniques to proactively avoid environmental problems to ensure that engineering systems are created that can exist in harmony with the natural world and serve society.

EEE 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 (2nd public college for engineering, 3rd for online graduate engineering programs, 4th for graduate programs, 6th in the world for utility patents, and 10th for undergraduate programs) 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.

Application Process

To apply, please submit application to this site including (1) curriculum vitae, (2) teaching plan, (3) research plan, (4) a diversity and inclusion statement indicating past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion, and (5) names and contact information for at least five references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University, the College of Engineering and EEE are committedto free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.

Purdue University, the College of Engineering and EEE is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.

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Decision Support and Analysis at the FDA

Application Period: Until September 5, 2022
Area of Consideration: United States Citizenship is required. You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S.
National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.
Position: Operations Research Analyst, DSAS Series: AD-1515
Location(s): Silver Spring, MD
Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary:
$74,950 (Band A)
$89,834 (Band B)
$106,823 (Band C)
Cures Band(s): Band A/B/C Full Performance Band Level: Band C
Travel Requirements: 5% or less
Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit
Relocation Expenses Reimbursement: You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation
expenses in accordance with agency policy.

How to Apply
Submit resume or curriculum vitae with cover letter by September 5, 2022, to:
Brad.Goins@fda.hhs.gov. Candidate resumes may be shared with hiring official within CDER
with a similar job vacancy. Candidates can opt out of this process by annotating resume with
“do not share”. Please reference Job Reference ID: T-22-890-A

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Academic job vacancies at Engineeroxy

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University 

Assistant Professor in Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructure-Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California Berkeley

Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University

Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University

Postdoctoral Associate in Aerospace Engineering
at University of Maryland

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Upcoming GSFC Pathways Intern Vacancy Announcements for Engineering at Greenbelt and Wallops (Opening September 12)

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Fellowships & Scholarships

2023 Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD Fellowship (Limited Submission)

The Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD fellowship program recognizes the contributions of emerging leaders in computer science and engineering. The PhD fellowship in AI/ML was created as part of the Apple Scholars program to support the work of outstanding PhD students from around the world, who are pursuing cutting edge research in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Scholars will receive:
• Gift covering full tuition & fees (enrollment fees, health insurance) for (2) academic years
• $40,000 USD gift each year to help with living expenses and related expenses
• $5,000 USD gift each year to support research-related travel and associated expenses
• 2 year mentorship with an Apple researcher
• Internship opportunities for one or both summers of their fellowship*
• Invitation to the PhD Scholars Summit in Cupertino, CA** 


* Internship offers are dependent on student status, and contingent upon necessary requirements for employment being met according to relevant employment law.
**Due to evolving travel restrictions related to COVID-19, the Summit will be postponed until it is safe for all Scholars to travel internationally.

Eligible candidates are PhD students in Computer Science and related areas who are pursuing research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a unique focus on work that is related to Apple’s core values.  Students must be enrolled full time as well.

To be considered for nomination, please submit the required materials to megrad@umd.edu by Tuesday, September 13th, 2022. Since this is a short turnaround time, please create a complete nomination package and ensure that the materials are assembled in a single PDF file.

Required materials:

• Student CV and publication list
• Research Abstract (200 word maximum)
• Research statement covering past work and proposed direction for next 2 years (5 page maximum, including citations)
• 2 letters of recommendation, one from current advisor (1 page maximum per letter)
• Link to most recent published work (optional)
• Please also prepare a statement showing the estimated tuition and fees (including enrollment, health insurance, and books) for the nominee’s 2022-2023 academic year

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2023 Alvarez Fellowship and Hopper Fellowship

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BioInnovation Institute and Science Prize for Innovation

Behind every life-changing solution is an entrepreneurial scientist–a creative mind who proved an idea in the lab and dared to carry it out in the world. To encourage more scientists to translate their research, BioInnovation Institute (BII) & Science present a new annual award. The three winners will have their essays published in Science magazine and will be invited into BII’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. In addition, the Grand Prize winner will receive a prize of USD 25,000 and each runner-up will receive USD 10,000 at a grand award celebration in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The call for applications has opened. Apply before November 1, 2022

www.bii.dk/scienceprize

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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: LAUTARO CILENTI

Author: Lautaro Cilenti

Date: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 at 11:00 am

Location: Martin Hall, Room EGR-2164

Committee Members:

Professor Balakumar Balachandran, Mechanical Engineering, Chair/Advisor
Associate Professor Maria Cameron, Mathematics, Co-Chair/Advisor
Professor Eyad Abed, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dean’s Representative
Professor Amr Baz, Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor Jin-Oh Hahn, Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor Eleonora Tubaldi, Mechanical Engineering

Title of Paper: INFLUENCE OF NOISE ON RESPONSE LOCALIZATIONS IN MECHANICAL OSCILLATOR ARRAYS

Abstract: 

The dynamics of mechanical systems such as turbomachinery and vibration energy harvesting systems (VEH) consisting of one or multiple cantilever structures are often modeled by arrays of
periodically driven coupled nonlinear oscillators. It is known that such systems may have multiple stable vibration modes. Some of these stable modes are localized vibrations that are characterized by high amplitude vibrations of a subset of the system, with the rest of the system being in a state of either low amplitude vibrations or no vibrations. On one hand, these localized vibrations can be detrimental to mechanical integrity of turbomachinery, while on the other hand, the vibrations can be potentially desirable for increasing energy yield in VEHs. Transitions into or out of localized vibrations may occur under the influence of random factors.

A combination of experimental and numerical studies have been performed in this dissertation to study the associated transition times and probability of transitions of these mechanical systems. These include the following: (i) a numerical methodology based on the Path Integral Method to quantify the probability of transitions due to noise, (ii) a numerical methodology based on the Action Plot Method to quantify the quasipotential and most probable transition paths in nonlinear systems with periodic external excitations, and (iii) experimental evidence and stochastic simulations of the influence of noise on response localizations of rotating macro-scale cantilever structures. The methodology and results discussed in this dissertation provide insights relevant to the stochastic nonlinear dynamics community, and more broadly, designers of mechanical systems with potentially undesirable stochastic nonlinear behavior.