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Posted: May 1, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

MANAGER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA)

Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) is one of the distinguished Aluminium Smelters in the World with an annual production capacity of over 860,000 tones.  The Company has a large power station complex comprising of 4 separate power stations with a total capacity of 2250 MW and a Coke Calcining plant with a capacity of 600,000 metric tons per annum.  ALBA is looking to recruit a qualified individual for the following position:

Manager Research Development:
The ideal candidate should be a holder of Masters or PhD in the field of Metallurgy, Material Science with minimum 8 years experience in a large Aluminium industry of which 3 years are in the research and development Position.  Exposure to Aluminium smelting processes is a must. Excellent communication, Operation Research, Data Analysis and computing skills are essential.

Brief Job Description:

  • Providing expert advice and required scientific services in Aluminium production process.
  • Analyzing various statistical trends to predict the outcomes of production parameters in order to optimize the processes and increase the overall efficiency.
  • Referring to technical information related to the various aspects of the production process.
  • Optimize plant performance through scientific studies of appropriate utilization of manpower, equipment, supplies and external support.
  • Leading initiatives and research efforts to increase the company’s overall capacity and revisit the current operational standards and come up with alternative, cost saving solutions.
  • Ensuring continuous improvement and communicate effectively with Operation management as well as the executive management team.

The successful candidate will receive attractive remuneration and will be part of Alba management team, one of the world’s largest Aluminium smelters. Application must be submitted within 14 weeks of this advert to the following address: P.O.Box 570 code 14 or the company’s website on www.albasmelter.com

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Posted: May 1, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

TENURE TRACK ASSOC./FULL PROFESSOR, Materials Science & Engineering
Portland State University

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the levels of Associate and Full Professor.

Applicants must have a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field, and an established record of excellence in their area of specialization. The candidates must be qualified to teach materials science and engineering courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Experience working in or with industry is desirable.  The successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, to develop a high quality independent research program, and to provide service to the profession within the university, in industry, and through professional organizations.

The two new positions are being filled at the Associate and Full Professor levels.  Both positions will be tenure track in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME).

The successful candidate for one position should have expertise in the areas of materials joining, welding metallurgy and solidification processes.  Other areas of particular interest include solid state and hybrid joining processes for structural and aerospace alloys, biomaterials, nanomaterials, and high performance composites.

The second position is open to a broader range of specialties including fatigue and fracture, tribology and surface engineering, micro/nano-structural properties characterization using SEM, TEM, FIB, and crystallography, physical simulation of materials processing, alloy development, advanced melting, casting and alloy processing, machining optimization and emerging areas in material science that have an impact on the future of manufacturing. Oregon is committed to sustainability including emerging areas such as “green” and “sustainable” manufacturing.

These positions will be affiliated with the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) that has been established at Portland State University with investment from the state of Oregon.  A manufacturing based economy is inherently dependent on the competitive and optimized design and use of materials. The Institute will build upon nationally important core competencies, identified by Oregon industry as essential to sustaining and expanding Oregon’s economy. These core categories include materials production, processing and fabrication, performance and properties, and reliability and fitness-for-purpose. All will be integrated within the Institute’s structure, expertise, and capabilities. For additional information see http://www.me.pdx.edu/jobs/.

Interested individuals should submit electronically a complete curriculum vitae, research plan, a description of your ongoing research programs, funding history, and summary of teaching interests (2 page maximum each) and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of at least three references to:

Chair Materials and Manufacturing Research Faculty Search Committee:
Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
Portland State University
Portland, OR 97207-0751

Or as an attachment via email to: mrri_search@cecs.pdx.edu.  Screening will begin May 1.  This position will remain open until filled.

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Posted: May 1, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

METALLURGICAL SPECIALISTS
RTI International Metals, Inc.

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

  • BS, Metallurgical Engineer (MS preferable)
  • Aerospace / Titanium Metallurgy
  • Both positions will support the technical business development department in new business development and marketing
  • R&D in 3 or more of the following fields: Extrusion, Superplastic Forming, Material Testing, Fatigue and Fracture, Microstructure/Property Control, Welding and Machining, FEA Analysis, Quality Design & Management, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Strong communication skills: interpersonal and customer relations are key
  • Bilingual English/French is a plus

RTI International Metals, Inc. is a leading U.S. producer of titanium mill products and fabricated metal components for the global market. Through its various subsidiaries, RTI manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, extruded shapes, formed parts and engineered systems for aerospace, industrial, defense, energy, chemical and consumer applications for customers around the world.

RTI International Metals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified persons (F/M/V/H) are invited to show their interest in specific openings announced by the companies of the Corporation by using the Corporation’s prescribed procedure. Unsolicited resumes not addressed to specific openings will not be considered. Qualified candidates may send their resume and salary history to tblake@rtiintl.com. To learn more about RTI International Metals, Inc, visit www.rtiintl.com.

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Posted: May 1, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

CRYSTAL GROWTH ENGINEER
Rubicon Technology

Rubicon Technology, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture of high quality sapphire.  We are a highly successful and publicly traded company (NASDAQ symbol RBCN).  Demand for Rubicon sapphire is growing rapidly and is driven by HB LED, Silicon-on-Sapphire, and other optical applications.  Rubicon offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, at our Chicago area facility.

Job Description:
This function is primarily focused on growth of sapphire and other compound single crystals. Rubicon uses a modified form of Kyropolous technique for manufacturing our superior sapphire single crystals. Relevant experience in bulk crystal growth techniques is therefore required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Design, maintain, and operate crystal growth equipment.
  2. Optimize crystal growth process for quality, yield, and throughput improvement.
  3. Stay current with industry trends and technology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  1. Graduate degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics. Ph.D. a strong plus.
  2. Hands on experience in bulk crystal growth techniques.
  3. Hands on experience in growth apparatus design and construction.
  4. Familiar with metrology tools – XRD, optical interferometry, AFM, SIMS
  5. Knowledge of statistical methods for process characterization.
  6. Provide consultation to other departments and customers, as needed.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: Sunil B. Phatak, Ph.D.; Director, Product Development. Please email resumes to: sphatak@rubicon-es2.com.

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Posted: May 1, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

TENURE-TRACK ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITION IN ENERGY
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth


The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth is developing a distinctive research and education program addressing technology responsive to societal energy challenges, and seeks to hire a faculty member who can contribute to this objective. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in engineering or closely related field, will show promise of leading an externally-funded laboratory research program targeting transformational advances in energy conversion and/or utilization, and will be a gifted teacher with motivation and expertise that complements the Thayer School’s interdisciplinary curriculum.  All fields of engineering will be considered, including but not limited to materials, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal/fluids. A hire at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated, although outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will be considered.

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2008 with interview visits anticipated in the fall. A complete CV, research and teaching statements, and contact information for three references should be sent to: Prof. Lee R. Lynd, Energy Search Committee Chair, at Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, 8000 Cummings Hall, Hanover NH 03755-8000 or by email at engineering.faculty.search@dartmouth.edu.

Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to diversity.

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Posted: April 9, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW, Microstructure of Irradiated Alloys
University of Michigan

A post-doctoral research fellow position is available beginning in April 2008 in the area of irradiated material microstructures and microchemistry with Professor Gary S. Was in the Nuclear Engineering and RadiologicalSciences Department at the University of Michigan. The successful candidate will work on projects involving microstructural and microchemical characterization of ion-irradiated alloys (ferritic-martensitic steels, ODS alloys, advanced austenitic alloys) and also on accelerator-based creep of both metallic and non-metallic materals. Candidates should have a background in electron microscopy and mechanical properties of materials and should be familiar with radiation damage processes in metals. Please send CV and the names of three references to:

Prof. Gary S. Was
Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
1921 Cooley Bldg.
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2104
Phone: (734) 763-4675
FAX: (734) 763-4540
e-mail: gsw@umich.edu

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Posted: April 9, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, Dept. of Engineering Mechanics
US Air Force Academy, Center for Aircraft Structural Life Extension

Provides technical leadership to govt/contractor research teams characterizing airframe structural behavior.  Focus on refining maintenance & safety reqts through accurate lifetime predictions.  Projected fill Aug 08.  Formal application through usajobs.gov.  Call 719-333-2531 for more info.

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Posted: April 2, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the May issue of JOM

DIRECTOR
University of Central Florida, Advanced Materials Processing Analysis Center and NanoScience Technology Center

The University of Central Florida, with over 48,000 students, is searching for a Director of its Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC) and NanoScience Technology Center (NSTC). The successful candidate is expected to lead both centers and develop plans for the merger of the two centers with a recurring annual budget approaching $5 million. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution and must be eligible for appointment with tenure at the full professor rank. NSTC has grown to 14 faculty with over 75 Ph.D. students and staff in less than 3 years.

It has 20,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art laboratory space with approximately $8M in external funding to date. AMPAC, with 19 MS and 53 PhD students, currently has 9 tenured/tenure-earning faculty, 17 affiliated faculty, & 5 full-time staff who support two major multi-user facilities: the 7,000 sq ft Materials Characterization Facility (MCF) and the 2,600 sq ft class 100/1000 clean room Advanced Microfabrication Facility (AMF). For more information see: http://www.creol.ucf.edu/TheCollege/Positions/AmpacDirector.aspx. or http://www.ampac.ucf.edu/ &http://www.nanoscience.ucf.edu/.

Review of candidates will begin on March 31, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. UCF is an EO/AA employer

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Posted: March 26, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the April issue of JOM

SCIENTIST POSITIONS
IMDEA-Materials

IMDEA-Materials (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Materials) is a non-profit, private research institute, recently founded by the Comunidad de Madrid, to carry out research in Materials Science and Engineering in Madrid (Spain). The research institute is part of IMDEA (http://www.imdea.org), a new institutional framework that combines both public and private support and coordinates research with market demand. IMDEA-materials is committed to excellence in research and to foster technology transfer to the industrial sector in a truly international environment.

IMDEA-materials is looking for Senior Scientists (tenured positions), Junior Scientists (tenuretrack positions) and Post-doctoral Researchers in the following areas:
Processing of Advanced Metallic Materials to develop innovative strategies and to improve current methods of manufacturing near net-shape components for high temperature structural applications (Ni-based superalloys, intermetallics) and light weight alloys (Mg, Al) for the aerospace and automotive sectors. Techniques of particular interest include liquid and semisolid processing (casting, thixomolding), secondary processing (forging, extrusion), and novel methodologies (rapid prototyping, electron-beam melting, direct-metal laser-sintering, etc.)
Microstructural Development of Multiphase Metallic Materials upon solidification and/or thermo-mechanical treatments to predict the influence of alloy composition and processing route on the microstructure (precipitation, grain size, texture, etc.) through advanced numerical simulations.
Processing of Advanced Structural Composites with particular emphasis on out-ofautoclave consolidation of prepegs, pultrusion, VARTM, RFI, and processing of thermoplastic composites (glass-mat strands and long fiber reinforced thermoplastics direct-process).
Virtual Processing of Structural Composites, including numerical simulation of curing and infiltration and design of optimum preforms (braiding, stitching, 3D weaving, knitting).
Modification of Thermosets and Thermoplastics to improve high temperature mechanical performance, conductivity, fire-resistance, and processability of advanced structural composites.
Multiscale Modelling of Materials to predict the macroscopic mechanical behavior of engineering materials from the properties and spatial arrangement of the phases and interfaces using various simulations strategies to cover a wide range of length and time scales (atomistics, dislocation dynamics, computational micromechanics, homogenization, etc.)

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Materials Science (or related discipline) and demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research which combines high quality scientific research with technology transfer to industry, particularly for senior appointments. Leadership to develop an independent group within the institute’s framework of research activities and good communication skills are required. Interested candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae (including complete contact information for two references) and a one-page statement of their research objectives through the institute’s website (http://www.imdea.org/ICApplication).

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Posted: March 26, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the April issue of JOM

META-FIND
I've specialized for 28 years in the placement of Metallurgical, Materials, and Welding Engineers in the areas of R&D, Q.C. Production, Sales & Marketing, nationwide. My background as a Met. Eng. can help you! Salaries to $130K. Fees paid by Co. Call/Send/Fax/E-mail Resume. Michael Heineman, Meta-Find, Inc. P.O. Box 610525, Bayside, NY, 11361. Phone (212) 867-8100, Fax (212) 986-3510, E-mail mikeh@meta-findny.com, Web: www.meta-findny.com

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Posted: March 26, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the April issue of JOM

RESEARCH PROFESSORSHIP
Pohang University, Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology

The Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology, located in South Korea, is an exciting new English language academic initiative by POSTECH.

The Institute has the ambition of leading the world in all aspects of the science and technology of steels. One of the research laboratories within GIFT is the Computational Metallurgy Laboratory led by Professor Harry Bhadeshia. There is an immediate opening for a suitably qualified candidate for a Research Professorship in the area of thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanisms of phase transformations. Further information about GIFT is available from http://postech.ac.kr/gift and about the Computational Metallurgy Laboratory on http://cml.postech.ac.kr

Interested candidates should respond with a cover letter, resume with a photograph, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to:

Professor Hae-Geon Lee
Dean, Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology
Pohang University of Science and Technology
San31, Hyoja-Dong, Nam-Ku
Pohang, 790-784, South Korea
hglee@postech.ac.kr

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Posted: March 26, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the April issue of JOM

METALLURGICAL ENGINEER
Cannon-Muskegon

Cannon-Muskegon a Precision Castparts company is a world leader in the production of premium grade alloys for the investment casting industry. We are seeking an entry level metallurgist to assist in alloy development programs and the analysis and certification of alloys for product release. Investigates and reports on assigned customer technical problems. BS degree and 1-5 years of experience preferred. Excellent career opportunity. Apply to HR Manager, Cannon-Muskegon Corp., PO Box 506, Muskegon, MI 49443
www.c-mgroup.com
www.precast.com

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Posted: March 26, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the April issue of JOM

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION
Auburn University, Dept. of Mechanical (Materials) Engineering

Auburn University’s Materials Research and Education Center is seeking a tenure-track faculty member. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Materials Engineering and will be expected to develop an independently funded research program. Preferred research areas include, but are not limited to, application of nano and bio-materials in engineering systems, materials for energy harvesting and conservation, as well as materials for electronics and sensors. Outstanding candidates with research specializations in other materials areas will also be considered. Candidates are being sought to fill a vacancy by the Fall 2008 semester. Candidates will be considered at all levels (up to full professor for an outstanding candidate). The salary level for the position will be highly competitive.

Applicants must have a background, including a Ph.D., in materials science/engineering or a related discipline with documented expertise in the specializations listed above and currently authorized to work in the United States.

Auburn University was chartered in 1856 and is the largest university in the state of Alabama with a student enrollment of more than 24,000 and over 1,130 faculty members. U.S. News and World Report ranks Auburn 38th overall and 34th in Engineering among public universities. Auburn offers nearly 150 baccalaureate degree programs in 64 academic departments. The graduate school provides masters level programs in 130 areas and doctoral programs in 96 fields.

The Materials Research and Education Center falls administratively under the Mechanical Engineering Department in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and offers degree programs in Materials Engineering. The College of Engineering has an enrollment of 3,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students in eight departments.

The picturesque main campus covers 1,875 acres and includes the entire southwest quadrant of the city of Auburn. The Auburn/Opelika community has an additional population of approximately 70,000, an excellent public school system and has been nationally recognized as one of the “best small towns in America.”

For additional information:
Auburn University (www.auburn.edu)
Materials Research and Education Center (www.eng.auburn.edu/matl)
Surrounding community (Auburn/Opelika Convention and Visitors Bureau & Auburn Chamber of Commerce)

Application Guidelines:
Applicants should send a detailed curriculum vita; names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references; and a summary of teaching/research plans to: Dr. A. Simonian, Search Committee Chair, and addressed as follows: Postal mail: Faculty Search; c/o Elizabeth Hartwick, 270 Ross Hall, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849; E-mail: hartwee@auburn.edu; Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF files are preferred.

Review of applications will begin on March 28, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.Auburn University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Female Applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: March 5, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the March issue of JOM

FACULTY POSITION
University of California, Berkeley

The University of California at Berkeley invites applications for a faculty position in the general area of materials for bulk energy sources. Although appointment at a senior level is preferred, exceptional junior candidates will be considered. Depending upon experience, the successful candidate will be offered a tenured or non-tenured ladder-rank faculty position within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching and working with a diverse population of students, and must show potential for high quality research in the area of materials for energy sources such as batteries, fuel cells and photovoltaics, both theory and experiment. A doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering or an equivalent field is required. The position is effective July 1, 2008.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply, and applications from minority and women candidates are especially encouraged. Please send curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests, and a list of references, as a hard copy, postmarked by March 31, 2008, to:

Professor Robert O. Ritchie, Chair
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
210 Hearst Memorial Mining Building, MC 1760
Berkeley, California 94720-1760, USA

No e-mail applications will be considered; neither will applications submitted after the deadline. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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Posted: March 5, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the March issue of JOM

RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Lehigh University, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering

The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to participate with students and faculty on research projects and provide instruction to students in laboratory classes dealing with process-structure-property relations in materials. The position also entails management of the undergraduate and graduate laboratories (in particular the light optical microscopy laboratory) and proactive maintenance of a state of the art light optical microscopy facility. Other responsibilities are: guidance and training of students in laboratory techniques, including metallographic sample preparation; overseeing laboratory safety; coordination of field trips; organization of laboratory tours; development of demonstrations for undergraduate MSE courses; assisting the placement of students in internship positions; and supervision of work-study students.

Applicants should possess a degree in Materials Science and Engineering (BS, MS, or PhD level) or related field and preferably have experience in undergraduate instruction and metallographic sample preparation for both light optical and electron microscopy techniques. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong desire to mentor students and contribute new concepts and approaches in metallography for research purposes. Applicants should submit a complete resume and three references by March 31 to Deanne Hoenscheid, Lehigh University, 5 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015-3195.

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.

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Posted: March 5, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the April issue of JOM

RESEARCH PROFESSORSHIP
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

The Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology, located in South Korea, is an exciting new English language academic initiative by POSTECH.

The Institute has the ambition of leading the world in all aspects of the science and technology of steels. One of the research laboratories within GIFT is the Computational Metallurgy Laboratory led by Professor Harry Bhadeshia. There is an immediate opening for a suitably qualified candidate for a Research Professorship in the area of thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanisms of phase transformations. Further information about GIFT is available from http://postech.ac.kr/gift and about the Computational Metallurgy Laboratory on http://cml.postech.ac.kr

Interested candidates should respond with a cover letter, resume with a photograph, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to:

Professor Hae-Geon Lee
Dean, Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology
Pohang University of Science and Technology
San31, Hyoja-Dong, Nam-Ku
Pohang, 790-784, South Korea
hglee@postech.ac.kr

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Posted: February 14, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the March issue of JOM

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform mechanical testing and physical property testing of various materials and develop materials for high field magnets. Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong commitment to collaboration and can actively participate in programs within National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.

The preferred candidate is expected to have working experience on high strength materials or conductors. He/she should have knowledge of low temperature superconductors or high strength conductors, or superalloys and stainless steels. Candidate should have at least two years hands-on experience in the operation of mechanical testing machines and have experience in interpretation of cryogenic material testing data. Hands-on experience in electron microscopy is a plus. He/she should be able to use these data to relate to material fabrication, microstructure and applications in high field magnets.

Minimum Qualifications includes a Ph.D. degree in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering or physics. If interested in applying, candidates should send a letter of interest and current vita to Ms. Amy Mellow, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310. For additional information, please email at mellow@magnet.fsu.edu. An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Posted: February 14, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the March issue of JOM

PRODUCT ENGINEERS
Allvac

Allvac, an Allegheny Technologies Company, is an acknowledged leader in the production of specialty alloys, both titanium and nickel, for the aerospace industry. There are positions available for Product Engineers at the plants in Monroe (Charlotte), NC, and Richburg, SC. The Monroe Plant is focused on vacuum melting and forging of superalloy billet. The Richburg Plant produces both titanium and nickel alloy bar.

Allvac is focused on Continuous Improvement. We use Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control methodologies to improve our processes. We are a data-driven company. We also use analytical modeling to support our technologies. In any case, the work is hands-on, and the pace is fast.

Brief Description of Job Duties: Work closely with internal and external customers to meet specification requirements while maintaining low defect rates and driving Continuous Improvement. Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes based on sound metallurgical principles. Support expansion efforts by ensuring new equipment is integrated into the production environment while verifying process capability and obtaining customer approval. The candidate must possess a hands-on approach and be able to work in a team environment in a production setting.

Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or related discipline. Those with an advanced degree and professional experience are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience level. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Please visit www.allvac.com to apply.

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Posted: January 31, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the March issue of JOM

PROCESS TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER
LWB Refractories

LWB REFRACTORIES, a global leader in the Refractories market, has an exciting opportunity for an individual with industrial experience in primary steelmaking, high temperature chemical engineering, and metallurgical/chemical thermodynamics to join our Process Technology group as a: Process Technology Engineer

The successful candidate will work with our customers on location to improve manufacturing operations through application of sophisticated process chemistry software. The development of new/additional thermodynamic, kinetic, and costing based programs requires knowledge of spreadsheet and VB/C++ model development. Candidates should possess a BS (MS preferred) in metallurgical or chemical engineering, with proven field experience. Extensive travel is required.

Our organization attracts quality people, and the compensation/benefits plan is designed toward that expectation. Candidates should reply, with salary requirements to: LWB, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1189, York, PA 17402 or hr@lwbref.com. EOE
Visit us at www.lwbref.com

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Posted: January 31, 2008
Scheduled to appear in the March issue of JOM

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS / PROCESS ENGINEERS
ATI Wah Chang, Albany OR

ATI Wah Chang in Albany, OR is actively recruiting Process Development Engineers and Process Engineers with Metallurgy or Materials Engineering experience. Learn more about us at www.wahchang.com. We offer a generous compensation package that includes low-cost medical, dental and vision benefits; life and accident insurance; tax-free health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts; an annual bonus plan; pension plan, 401(k); tuition assistance program; on-site fitness facility. Submit resume to jobs@wahchang.com or mail to HR, PO Box 460, Albany, OR 97321. Please reference position title.

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Posted April 9, 2008
Scheduled to appear in May issue of JOM

Nikon
Microscope and Imaging Systems Designed for Materials Science
nikoninstruments.com


Thermo-Calc Software Inc.
Thermodynamic and Diffusion Modeling Software
Ask about our new software releases!
www.thermocalc.com
Paul@thermocalc.com

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Posted March 26, 2008
Scheduled to appear in April issue of JOM

JEOL
High Performance Extreme Imaging Solutions
978-535-5900
www.jeol.com
eod@jeol.com


Nikon
Microscope and Imaging Systems Designed for Materials Science
nikoninstruments.com


MFS Systems
Do your profits go up in smoke?
www.mfssystems.com


PermaTech Inc.
Solutions manufacturer or precast refractory components
www.permatech.com

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Posted February 27, 2008
Scheduled to appear in February issue of JOM

Wagstaff
Customized Solutions for the Global Aluminum Industry
Phone: +1 (509) 922-1404
www.wagstaff.com


Thorpe Technologies Inc.
Phone: +1 (562) 903-8230
Fax: (562) 903-8236
E-mail Sales@Thorpetech.com
www.thorpetech.com


Outotec
www.outotec.com


Cytec Alumina Processing
Phone: +1 (973) 357-3193
Toll-free: (800) 652-6013
www.cytec.com


B&P Process Equipment
It Takes an Agile Company to Jump Through Hoops
www.bpprocess.com


Reference Metals Company
THE Niobium Supplier
CBMM: Innovative, Respect, Complete
www.referencemetals.com
412.221.7008


Thermo-Calc Software Inc
Thermodynamic and Diffusion Modeling Software
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EDAX
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RHI
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ABB Analytical Business Unit
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