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Postdoc opportunity at Harvard in mechanics of soft materials for wearable devices

Submitted by walsh on

The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the School
of Engineering and Applied Science at Harvard University invites
applications for immediate openings for a joint postdoctoral fellow
position between the Whitesides Group (Prof. George Whitesides) and the
Harvard Biodesign Lab (Prof. Conor Walsh). The research is expected to
involve material science and mechanics of soft materials with a focus on
developing novel materials (e.g. actively variable stiffness, flexible
composites, etc) and fabrication approaches for the next generation of

National High Magnetic Field Lab for postdoctoral fellowship

Submitted by Rongmei niu on

Postdoctoral
Research Associate Position

The
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a
Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on nanostructured permanent magnets.  Preference will be given to candidates who
have a strong commitment to research and development, and can actively contribute
to the programs within the NHMFL.

2013 W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Submitted by paula1 on

Application Deadline: 12 Noon PST 28 November 2012



The W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) at the California Institute
of Technology announces an opportunity for highly qualified individuals to
apply for postdoctoral fellowships to conduct research in space science and
engineering. The primary purpose of KISS is to develop breakthrough planetary,
Earth, and astrophysics space mission concepts and technology by bringing
together a broad spectrum of scientists and engineers for sustained scientific

Discussion Topic 1: Rank top ten severe accidents in energy sector (Aberfan Disaster)

Submitted by Mark Nicol on

(1)    What were the
physical/technical circumstances that led to the accident?

The spoil tips produced by the mining process were placed on top
of a layer of porous sandstone that housed a number of underground springs. On
the lead up to the disaster it had been raining heavily for days which caused approximately
3-6 meters of the spoil tip to subside.



(2)    What were the main
underlying causes?