The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position. The primary responsibility of the position is to conduct research on sonic crystals and acoustic metamaterials. The position is supported by an externally funded project by the federal government. The position is temporary appointment initially set for one year, and renewable contingent upon the performance and funding availability.  The expected starting date is January 15, 2011. Required qualifications include: an earned Ph.D. in related fields such as applied mechanics, mechanical engineering, physics, and applied mathematics.

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in solid mechanics. The new faculty member is expected to enhance and complement current research areas in the department. Our strategic focus is on physics-based mechanics. Current solid mechanics research areas include: ballistics of composite materials, fabrication and characterization of nano- and micro-scale materials, phononic band gap materials, metamaterials, fracture, and adhesion. Qualifications include a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field, a desire to teach at all levels, and an ability to obtain sustained research funding.