PostDoc Position Available
Ortiz Laboratory at MIT
Professor Christine Ortiz, Department of Materials Science and Engineering , Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
To apply for this position; send cover letter including date available to start, CV, full list of publications, and the names of three references to: cortiz [at] mit.edu (cortiz[at]mit[dot]edu)
Two PhD scholarships, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, are currently available in the Department of Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) (Barcelona, Spain). The PhD positions are associated to the Project “Progressive failure and the reactivation of big landslides: Analysis, prediction and risks (BIG RISK)” with Professor Eduardo Alonso and Professor Jordi Corominas as principal researchers.
PhD STUDENTSHIPS: Fluid structure interactions in marine engineering and IN bioinspired design
PhD positions are available starting Fall 2009.
Michigan State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
If you have strong interest in Solid Mechanics and Nature, write to me after applying to MSU Graduate School for admission.
Desirable qualities: Innovative, strongly motivated and interested in understanding how nature works and applying the same for mechanics based problems
The research will focus on biomimetic design of composite materials.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of Solid Mechanics to begin July 1, 2009 or thereafter. Appointment would be at the assistant or untenured associate professor level. In special cases, a senior faculty appointment may be possible. Candidates should have a strong foundation in Solid Mechanics, and should hold an earned Ph.D.
Both positions are in QLD, Australia.
1. Objectives
Development of good practice for Combined below rail and above rail decision model for reducing cost, risks and enhancing rail-wheel life based on:
Rail grinding
Wheel-rail condition monitoring.
2. The aim of the project is to collect already completed research that can be used to inform and improve existing industry practices of wheel-rail friction modification. This will include:
Research that leads to a ranking applicators in order of effectiveness
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Health
QLD, Australia
Continuing, Full-time
Lecturer - total remuneration range from $78 485 to $93 202 per annum includes salary from $67 081 to $79 660 per annum and employer superannuation plus annual leave loading.
Senior Lecturer - total remuneration range from $96 142 to $110 571 per annum includes salary from $82 173 to $94 505 per annum and employer superannuation plus annual leave loading.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks an outstanding individual for a full-time tenure-track position in materials science with emphasis on the fabrication of micro and nanoscale materials and devices. Especially encouraged are applicants with interest in sustainable energy. The opening is at the Assistant Professor level but candidates with strong records will be considered for appointment at a higher level.
