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Idaho National Laboratory is the Lead Nuclear Energy National Laboratory committed to supporting DOE in expanding the use of nuclear energy to help meet our growing energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

We currently have an immediate need for a Manager to lead our Pyroprocessing Department. Expectations include; technical proficiency in the fundamentals of electrochemical processes, experience with the nuclear fuel cycle and demonstrated technical and professional leadership ability.

Located in Snake River Valley, Idaho Falls, ID, is in the heart of some of the best outdoor recreation in the world. Access within a few hours to: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, craters of the Moon National Monument, Sun Valley Idaho, scenic Shoshone Falls, Jackson Hole Wyoming, Salt Lake City Utah, and areas of Nevada.

For more information about employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.inl.gov/careers or contact Thomas Steele at Thomas.steele@inl.gov.

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A post-doctoral fellow position is available beginning in May 2009 in the area of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis of phase transformations and defects in metallic nanocomposites. The PDF will work on projects involving the development of hydrogen storage, battery and/or fuel cell nanomaterials, with an emphasis on using TEM to explain the fundamental microstructure-properties relations. Alternatively the PDF may become involved in the solid-state welding program, ongoing with several partners. The campus microscopy facilities include three state-of-the-art transmission electron microscopes, a new sample prep laboratory, and image/diffraction simulation. There is also access to a variety of SEM’s, UHV surface analysis and XRD systems. Additional laboratory facilities include volumetric and gravimetric sorption systems, high-pressure DSC, combinatorial thin films deposition, inert atmosphere powder processing, and electrochemistry wet lab and catalyst testing.

A successful candidate must have demonstrated expertise in applied TEM analysis, as evidenced by a record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications. The hired individual will be expected to take on a scientific leadership role within the laboratory, helping to develop funding proposals and new research directions. This position also involves opportunities for collaborative work with several institutions both in Canada and the U.S. Please send a CV and the contact information for references to:

Dr. David Mitlin
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
7th Floor, 9107 116 Street
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2V4
or Email: TEMpdoc@ualberta.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their time and effort but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be considered for future vacancies. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

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The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University anticipates filling two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. Position #109 requires expertise in Nano/Micro Mechanical Systems (N/MEMS) and/or Mechatronics with emphasis on bioengineering, energy applications or nano-science. Position #209 requires expertise in Space Systems with emphasis on system integration, multidisciplinary design, system of systems, system architecture, vehicle systems, energy systems, or systems engineering. A Ph.D. in closely related Engineering discipline and strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Successful applicants are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department and to develop externally funded research within a highly interdisciplinary program. Numerous opportunities exist for collaboration with industry, local National Laboratories (NETL, NIOSH), WVU Energy and Environment Initiative, WVNano Initiative, etc.

WVU is a comprehensive land-grant institution with enrollment over 28,000; a Carnegie High Research University at the center of a developing high-technology corridor, providing challenges and opportunities for candidates. The Department has 28 tenure-track faculty offering BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to about 450 undergraduate, 80 MS, and 80 Ph.D. students. MS and PhD degree programs in Materials Science and Engineering are being developed as part of the EMSE program. Additional information may be found on the department website at www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu or by contacting the Dr. Ever Barbero, Chair, (304) 293-3111 ext. 2337, Morgantown, WV 26506-6106.

Review of applications will begin August 16, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Electronic applications are required (send to mae-emse@mail.wvu.edu) including a letter describing qualifications and position #, curriculum vitae, research plan, teaching plan, and contact information for three references.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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KieranTimberlake, a prominent internationally recognized Philadelphia (USA) architecture firm, is seeking a prototype developer to join the KieranTimberlake Research Group.  The prototype developer will design and prototype novel technologies which seek to augment architecture’s performance in the built environment. Masters degree recipients with a minimum of five years of experience and Ph.D degree recipients with a minimum of three years of experience may apply.
For the full job posting see:  http://www.kierantimberlake.com/contact/employment_1.html

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Are You Ready to Run Your Own Department? IMR Metallurgical Services provides failure analysis, manufacturing troubleshooting, expert testimony, lab management, product testing, and related services to America’s leading manufacturers. We are seeking a technical expert with proven attention to accuracy and detail to serve as the #2 at our fast-paced facility in Louisville, KY.

To qualify, you’ll need 5-7+ years of commercial or industrial lab experience to manage multiple complex investigations, create technical reports, direct & perform materials testing, and provide consultation on a wide range of topics including failure modes, alloy selection, heat treatment, mechanical testing, welding, corrosion and nonmetallic engineering materials. Strong report writing skills and the ability to interact with clients and motivate staff is essential. A Bachelor’s degree (preferably higher) in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science is required.
A P.E. license is highly desirable. Excellent benefits include profit sharing and relocation assistance.

Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter and salary expectations, to imrky@recruitsavvy.com. IMR recruits, hires, trains and promotes without discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability or any other status protected by state or federal law.

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I've specialized for 30 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 $190K. 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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The Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering in the Ames Laboratory is seeking a Ph.D. scientist with expertise in computer simulation and a background in either materials science or condensed matter physics for a post-doctoral position to perform molecular dynamics simulation of solidification and liquid-glass transition processes. The candidate is required to be experienced in running MD codes using parallel processors (experience with LAMMPS is desirable). Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please send a cover letter detailing specific instrument experience, curriculum vita and have at least two letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Mikhail Mendelev, 207 Metals Development Bldg.,
Division of Materials Science and Engineering,
Ames Laboratory (US DOE),
Ames, IA 50011.

An EEO/AA employer.

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The Departments of Mechanical and Astronautical Engineering, and Physics invite applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level in the areas of Materials Science and Engineering and Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS). Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at a more senior level. Individuals with backgrounds and interests broadly in advanced structural materials and/or in the areas of functional materials for nano/micro-systems, sensors devices and related applications are especially encouraged to apply.

Between them, the Departments currently have more than 40 tenure-track and adjunct faculty, and related support staff and offer M.S., Engineer and Ph.D. degrees. The Materials Science and Engineering faculty are affiliated with the Center for Materials Science & Engineering, which is equipped with various processing, x-ray, light- and electron-optical microscopy, clean room and thermo-mechanical characterization facilities.

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics or a closely related discipline, and be capable of establishing an internationally recognized sponsored research program. The successful candidate will also be able to teach at the graduate level.

Interested individuals should send an application letter with curriculum vitae and names of three references to millsaps@nps.edu, or by mail to:

Prof. Knox T Millsaps, Code MAE/Mi
Chairman, Mechanical and Astronautical Engineering
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA, 93943-5100

The position will remain open until filled. The Naval Postgraduate School (www.nps.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is pleased to announce the creation of the Bernard Gordon Dean of Engineering. This new deanship, made possible by an endowed gift from the engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Bernard Gordon, will provide strategic leadership to WPI’s engineering departments and related programs.

Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Massachusetts, WPI is one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities. WPI offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, management, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees. WPI’s world-class faculty work with students in a number of cutting-edge research areas. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university’s innovative Global Perspective Program. WPI enrolls 3900 undergraduate and graduate students. As founding dean, the Gordon Dean of Engineering will have the opportunity to build on the broad and strong base of engineering education and research that extends back to the establishment of WPI. Under the dean’s purview will be the departments of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

The dean’s primary responsibilities will be to: function as a key member of the Institute’s leadership team; establish the position and office of Dean of Engineering; solidify and enhance WPI’s role as a true leader in engineering education and research; continue to develop innovative interdisciplinary programs and initiatives both within the institution and with external partners; grow undergraduate and graduate enrollment; and facilitate substantive growth in research. The successful candidate will have demonstrated administrative leadership and management experience in complex, interdisciplinary, higher-education settings. A Ph.D. is required with academic credentials appropriate for appointment as a full, tenured Professor at WPI.

WPI is being assisted in this search by Korn/Ferry International. Inquiries, applications, and nominations should be sent to:

David Mead-Fox, Ph.D.
Senior Client Partner
Korn/Ferry International
265 Franklin Street, 17th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
David.Mead-Fox@kornferry.com

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The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment invites applications for the Headship of the School of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering. The appointment is for a fixed period of five years, though this period may be shortened by mutual agreement to no less than three years.

The Head will lead the School in establishing and maintaining a position of excellence. S/he will need vision, strong managerial skills and senior experience. The Head should also have standing as a researcher and an academic or professional. The ability to fund raise and liaise with industry is strongly recommended. Professional registration is an advantage. The School of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering has a substantial undergraduate enrolment, and provides supervision for postgraduates in highly active world class research groups.

Please send a letter of application and CV with the names and contact details of three referees, as well as certified copies of degrees/ diplomas and SA Identity Document/Foreign Passport to:

Maxine Lewin, Human Resources Manager
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
University of the Witwatersrand
Private Bag 3, Wits 2050, South Africa
Tel: +27 11 717-7017/8
Fax: +27 11 717-7021
E-mail: maxine.lewin@wits.ac.za

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I've specialized for 30 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 $190K. 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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Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking individuals to satisfy a requirement for a Science & Engineering Technical Assistant (SETA) to support our government clients.  MS in Materials Science/Engineering is required (PhD preferred).  Must be eligible to hold DoD clearance. Send resumes to: attn Nick Macri, nmacri@sainc.com

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I've specialized for 30 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 $190K. 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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JEOL
High Performance Extreme Imaging Solutions
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