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Staff Research Associate
Dept of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
University of California, San Francisco

The Musculoskeletal Quantitative Imaging Research group at UCSF is seeking a research engineer to conduct skeletal imaging research studies. The research engineer will be involved primarily in evaluating bone quality in human subjects using High Resolution peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT). Secondary research assignments will include ex vivo specimen analysis via micro Computed Tomography (micro-CT) or Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Specific duties will include: HR-pQCT, micro-CT, and FTIR data acquisition; image processing, data analysis, and data management; study subject interfacing; tissue specimen preparation; interpretation and dissemination of findings. Applicants with a B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field are preferred. Prior experience in data and statistical analysis, including proficiency in programming, is required. Experience in laboratory work, including human tissue handling, and in manufacturing and machine tool use is desirable. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be highly organized with extreme attention to detail, and must consistently meet deadlines. Classification and salary will depend on the qualifications of the applicant.

Application Instructions
In order to be considered for open positions at UCSF, you will need to submit your resume through our online application process. Once you complete the online application process, you will receive an email confirming that your submission has been received. Submitting your resume to UCSF opens the door to many immediate and ongoing job opportunities. Your resume will remain active in our applicant database and you will be able to update it as needed. To submit your resume online go to: http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers and refer to requisition #31862.

Contact
Galateia J. Kazakia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Musculoskeletal Quantitative Imaging Research Group
UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
galateia.kazakia@radiology.ucsf.edu
http://www.radiology.ucsf.edu/mqir/

April 14. 2010

Research Positions
Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials

The Division of Nanomechanical Systems in Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) announces the opening of several contract research positions in the field of nano/micro fabrication, nanomaterials, and their related physics and chemistry. KIMM is one of multiple national research institutes under the sponsorship of the Ministry of the Knowledge Economy of Korea. Those who have self-motivated research passion and interest in working in Korea are welcome to apply. Please refer to this page for details.

March 31, 2010

Department Chair/Professor
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (025863)
Syracuse University

Applications and nominations are sought for the position of Department Chair. Interviews will be held during the Spring semester of 2010 with the position being filled before the start of the Fall semester of 2010. The Department seeks candidates who have outstanding records of scholarship and teaching, and who have shown potential for academic leadership. The Department has a rich history of research in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and has recently experienced substantial growth in its research portfolio in indoor environmental quality and energy systems. Candidates should each present a vision and plan to build on these traditions of excellence while improving the national ranking of our programs. The Department offers programs leading to B.S. degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, and M.S. and Doctoral degrees in combined Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. The Department enjoys a vibrant and rapidly growing research environment, combined with a dedication to teaching built on individualized attention to its students. The faculty members are research-active with a funding portfolio that balances major Federal agencies with industrial contracts and consulting.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or in a related field, as well as a research record and teaching experience consistent with the rank of full professor, focused on the growing field of energy research, and committed to interdisciplinary scholarship. The LC Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science is undergoing significant renewal under the leadership of our new Dean, Dr. Laura J. Steinberg, with outstanding opportunities for growth and reinvention across all departments. The new Department Chair will benefit from many substantive collaboration opportunities with such groups as The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems, Center for Advanced Systems Engineering, Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Enitiative, the Syracuse Campus-Community Entrepreneurship Initiative. Departments in the College are mutually supportive and the Department Chair will be in a position to foster synergies between departments and between colleges at the University level. The department has recently enjoyed significant growth of its student size, and anticipates continuation of growth in research under the leadership of the new chair and our Dean.

For full consideration applicants must complete an online Dean/Senior Executive/Faculty Application and attach, electronically, a cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names of five (5) references through www.sujobopps.com (025863). Review of applications will begin February 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Syracuse University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity and a diverse workforce.

January 13, 2010

West Virginia University, College of Engineering and Mineral
Resources, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

West Virginia University, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering anticipates filling one Post Doctoral Research position with specialty in biosensors/lab-on-chip devices (Position Ref. #120901). A doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, materials science or related fields is required with knowledge and experience in any of electrochemical
biosensors, fluorescent biosensors, surface-enhances Raman spectroscopy, microfluidic devices and lab-on-chip devices. Knowledge of surface functionalization, biomolecule immobilization, DNA, protein and cell treatment is definitely an asset. Hands-on experience in microfabrication, nanofabrication, photolithography and nano-patterning is desirable. The prospective candidate should also have excellent oral and written communications skills. Initial appointment, with primary responsibility in research, will cover the period starting February 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011, subject to availability of funding. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

WVU is a comprehensive land grant institution with over 28,000 students and Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive ranking. The department has 28 tenure track faculty, offering BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in both mechanical and aerospace engineering to 450 undergraduate and 160 graduate students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a letter describing their qualifications with reference to the Position Number 120901, a curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references to MAEDept@mail.wvu.edu. For more information, visit Dr. Nick Wu's homepage, www.cemr.wvu.edu/~wu.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

January 13, 2010

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

The department of mechanical engineering at Oakland University is hosting an International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The objective of the proposed NSF IRES site is to annually provide five
U.S. engineering students (4 undergraduates and one graduate) with the unique opportunity to work on collaborative research between Oakland University (OU) and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) in Beijing, China. The IRES participants will spend 7 weeks at BJTU in China working on fuel cell related projects.

Attached is a flier advertising the program. Further details of the program can be found at
me-ires.secs.oakland.edu.

January 13, 2010

Chalmers University of Technology
Göteborg
Sweden

The Division of Fluid Dynamics opens a position for a PhD or a post-doc in "Turbulence modeling and aero-acoustics", see

http://www.chalmers.se/am/EN/news-summary/vacancies

Furthermore, Chalmers is seeking assistant professors in eight strategically identified areas. Some of them (e.g. Transportation, Energy and Life Science) are relevant for researchers within fluid mechanics. Each
position comes with a generous support package
affording a PhD student, relocation, a leadership
programme, mentoring and more. For more information, see

http://www.chalmers.se/en/

January 13, 2010