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DMSE News—February 2001

D E P A R T M E N T DISTINCTIONS BOTH ART AND ARTIST ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN UNIQUE EXHIBITION

Thanks to DMSE Staffer, Mindy Baughman and the Institute's "Artists Behind Desk" program, now a familiar source of musical and other artistic performances by MIT Staff members, visual artists in the community are enjoying an opportunity to shine on campus in an exhibition at the Rotch Library of Architecture and Planning from now until Friday, April 13, 2001 entitled "Artists by Night, Administrators by Day: MIT staff artists show their work." Baughman, administrative assistant in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and curator of the show, underscores the artists' connection to MIT by noting, "the emphasis of the exhibit is on the person behind the art as well as the art alone." Don't miss the opportunity to support the artists among our staff! Hats off to Mindy and 'Artists Behind the Desk' for their efforts to organize and promote visual artists in the MIT Staff community!

EXHIBIT TITLE: "Artists by Night, Administrators by Day: MIT staff artists show their work"
LOCATION: Rotch Library of Architecture and Planning (7-238)
DATES: Now through April 13th, 2001
SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday Weekend and extended hours vary; call the library at (617) 258-5590

ABOUT "ARTISTS BEHIND THE DESK" Artists Behind the Desk is a unique program spotlighting the artistic talent of support and administrative staff at MIT through year-round events on campus at locations and times convenient for employee participation. Offerings throughout 2000 included concerts ranging from classical to rock to jazz music. ABD is sponsored by the MIT Working Group on Support Staff Issues whose mission is to improve the working environment for support staff employees.
For more information, call Therese Henderson, TEL: 253-7492
Or visit..... http://web.mit.edu/committees/wgssi/abd.html

 

MIT L I B R A R I E S NEWS MSE STUDENTS

MIT Libraries "Dspace" Project Want to give us your input for a new MIT service that will bring you access to MIT research? DSpace (http://web.mit.edu/dspace/) will provide web access to articles, technical reports, working papers, conference papers, images, datasets and rich media works produced at MIT. We are building this system now, and would be especially interested in your input, since we expect graduate students to be both contributors of content and end users of this system. Please help us by sharing your views and preferences through a short survey at http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?T356W0KVAKLP3HDLPG3S366M
For further information about Dspace visit their website (below) and contact:
Margret Branschofsky
Faculty Liaison Dspace Project
MIT Libraries
TEL: (617)253-1293
EMAIL: margretb@mit.edu WEB: http://web.mit.edu/dspace

 

MIT OPPORTUNITIES 01/01 HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES PROGRAM
Spring, 2001 A Project of the MIT Educational Studies Program Do you want to teach? Have you always wanted to teach something fun, or share a hobby with others, but never had the opportunity? This is your chance! Saturdays, March 10th - May 12th Ten consecutive Saturdays, for a two-hour block (morning, midday, or afternoon), teach a class of your design! Teach photography! Poetry! Java! French! Chemistry! Engineering Design! Juggling! Dance! Programming! Card Tricks! Leadership! TV! Religion! Aeronautics! Particle Physics! Genetics! Entrepreneurship! Ethics! ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TEACH ANYTHING YOU WANT! INFORMTATION CONTACT: Shereen S. Katrak EMAIL: shereen@mit.edu For more about teaching opportunities through MIT HSSP... http://web.mit.edu/edsp/www/ _____________________________________________ 01/01 MIT SPACE GRANT SUMMER INTERNSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED Space Grant is extending the deadline for summer internship for summer 2001 until the end of the month. We have two additional companies that will hire students: Boeing and the Rocketdyne Division. If you have already applied and would like to add these companies, please let me know. If you haven't applied to the program, you can still apply. I have attached an application for your convenience. For further information please contact: Helen Halaris EMAIL: halaris@MIT.EDU TEL: (617) 258-5546 OFFICE: 33-208 _____________________________________________ 02/01 Educational Innovation Student Proposals DUE: February 10, 2001! Preliminary proposals from students for projects funded through the d'Arbeloff Fund for Excellence in MIT Education, and through the MIT/Microsoft iCampus Project, are now due on February 10, 2001. As part of the proposal selection process, we will hold a meeting on Wednesday January 31, in Room NE43-518, from 3-5pm. Students who have submitted preliminary proposals will be able to discuss their projects and to make brief oral presentations. Any other students interested in submitting proposals, should plan to attend this meeting. If you plan to attend, please send email to: bianca@ai.mit.edu, so we can order enough pizza! Come and talk about new ways to enhance already existing information technology! This is an exciting opportunity to develop your own innovative ideas for an experimental system or service that could eventually become part of MIT's education and computing infrastructure. For more information about the project, and how to submit a proposal, visit our website at mit.edu/ed-proposals. QUESTIONS CONTACT: Rebecca Bisbee TEL: (617) 253-6014/EMAIL: bianca@ai.mit.edu. ************************************************************************ IV. S U M M E R 2001 R E S E A R CH OPPORTUNITIES 02/01 SUNFEST Interested in doing research during the summer at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science? SUNFEST Overview (research experience for undergraduates) - Ten-week research experience with a stipend of $3,700 - Opportunity to work on an interesting interdisciplinary topic - Work under the mentorship of a faculty member and a graduate student - Period: May 29 to August 3, 2001 Areas of research: - Physical Sensors (Flow, Force, Thermal, Ultrasound, etc.) - Micromechanical Structures (MEMS), Materials and Technology - Robotics - Intelligent and Biologically-Based Sensors - Nanoelectronics and molecular electronics APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 2, 2001 WEBSITE Application information available at: http://www.ee.upenn.edu/~sunfest QUESTIONS? For more info, contact: Professor Jan Van Der Spiegel EMAIL : jan@ee.upenn.edu ________________________________________________ 02/01 SUMMER RESEARCH/MS & E Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy,New York Summer research Positions in Materials Science & engineering. Come join us at Rensselaer for 10 exciting weeks of research and fun in the world of Materials Science & Engineering. WHAT YOU GET: >Independent Hands-On Research >Basic Trainiing in X-ray Diffraction Electron microscopy Mechanical Testing Metallography Technical writing & Oral Presentation Earning >$4200 in Salary >Free Room >$200 toward board >Round trip travel Application Deadline: February 23, 2001 Application Procedure: Applications can be picked up in MIT Room 8-303. To speak with a former participant in the program, please contact: Michael Stolfi EMAIL: stolfi@mit.edu TEL: (617) 452-2235 MIT OFFICE: 8-329 For more about RPI... http://www.rensselaer.edu ___________________________________________ 12/00 SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) Institute of Paper and Technology Atlanta, Georgia ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate students seeking a summer research opportunity. The institute's undergraduate summer research program is well suited to the needs of talented students who are considering continuing their education at the graduate level. ABOUT THE INSTITUTE: The Institute of Paper and Technology is an independent, privately supported academic and research institution devoted to the education and in-depth research in engineering and the natural sciences, particularly as applied to the manufacture of paper and use of paper. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2001. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact: Dwayne Daughtry, DMSE Undergraduate Administrator OFFICE: 8-303/TEL: 258-5816/EMAIL: daughtry@mit.edu To apply onlline, or request information directly.... http://www.ipst.edu/academic ************************************************************************ V. P R E D O C OPPORTUNITIES ENGINEER (Medical devices/manufacturing) Ethicon, Inc. [a division of Johnson & Johnson] Somerville, New Jersey Qualifications ++++++++ * Masters degree or Ph.D. required (Materials Engineering preferred). * Experience in materials testing, in particular tensile and fatigue (experience in corrosion testing desired). * Strong knowledge in the properties and processing of stainless steels and other biocompatible metals, as well as plastics. * Motivated and innovative. * Extensive verbal and technical writing skills. * Proven analytical and problem solving skills. * Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a group. * Utilize the support of technicians also assigned to the project team. * A general understanding of DOE, QFD, DFMA, FMEA and analytical trouble shooting. * Potential to lead new product development project teams within 1 to 3 years. +++ Responsibilities +++++++++++ * Perform research and development functions supporting the development of new processes for use in the manufacture of medical devices. * Optimizing current manufacturing processes used in fabricating surgical needles and other products. * Responsible for conceptualizing, exploring and developing new materials for the next generation of wound closure devices. * Design experiments to statistically analyze and validate parameters for new or modified processes. * Perform materials testing (mechanical and corrosion). * Lead significant portions of product/process development projects. * Interface with other functional areas as required to support project teams. * Complete all engineering documentation related to assigned projects, such as technical reports, work instructions and method/process validation. * Communicate (formal and informal) status update to project leader and upper management, immediately identifying and communicating risks as they arise. * Participate in customer interaction at company site, during visits or professional meetings. * Interface with outside vendors and consultants. * Understanding and enforcing ISO/QSR/Design Control/GMP requirements ++++ NOTE: The MITDMSE on-campus interview date for this position has been set for February 28th. All interested candidates are requested to register through Jobtrak if you have not already done so. Application Procedure: Please contact: Cindi Harris, Manager HR Administration Ethicon, Inc. P.O. Box 151 Somerville, NJ 08876 TEL: (908) 218-2714/FAX: (908) 218-3011 EMAIL: charris@ethus.jnj.com For more about Ethicon... http://www.ethicon.com/ ___________________________________________ 02/01 RESEARCH ENGINEER Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc. (ACR) Tuscon, Arizona Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Materials Science or related fields.Solid freeform fabrication experience related to biomaterials a plus. Must be U.S. Citizen.Candidate must possess materials science and ceramic lab experience, as well as excellent written and verbal communications skills.Candidate must also be experienced in the compilation, writing and presentation of reports and scientific papers. Prior program experience, proposal writing experience, and experience in developing and utilizing electro-mechanical devices for materials research. About ACR: ACR is an innovative high technology materials company involved in the development and production of ceramics and composites for a variety of aerospace and industrial applications, with facilities located in Tucson, Arizona. Application Procedure: Mail/Fax or E-mail resume to: Attn:Human Resources Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc. 3292 East Hemisphere Loop Tucson, Arizona 85706-5013 TEL: (520) 573-6300/FAX:(520) 573-2057 EMAIL: info@acrtucson.com For more about Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc.... http://www.acrtucson.com ___________________________________________ 01/01 UNDERGRADUATE MATERIALS SCHOLARSHIPS ASM International Foundation Materials Park, Ohio WHAT: Undergraduate Scholarships available to materials science students TOTAL AWARDS DISTRIBUTION: $500.00 (10 awards) $1,000.00 (12 awards) $2,000.00 (3 awards) $6,000.00 (10 awards) Full tuition of up to $10,000 (1 award) Full tuition (1 award) ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate students, who are currently members of ASM International. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1,2001 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please visit the ASM International website at: http://www.asminternational.org/foundation OR CONTACT: Pergentina L. Deatherage Administrator, Foundation Programs ASM International Foundation Materials Park, OH 44073 TEL: (800) 336-5152, Ext. 5533/FAX: (440) 338-4634 EMAIL: jdeather@asminternational.org ___________________________________________ 01/01 ASSISTANT IN-ENGINEERING Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Qualifications:Bachelor's or higher degree, in materials science and engineering or a closely related field is required. Seeking persons with expertise in installing and maintaining electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, ability to write lab modules for undergraduate labs, preparation of experiments, inventory and waste management. Laboratories encompass processing and characterization of metals, ceramics, polymers and electronic materials. Application Deadline: The application deadline for this position is January 31, 2001. Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a CV and the names of at least three references to: Chair of the Search Committee Materials Science and Engineering 100 Rhines Hall P.O. Box 116400 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-6400 TEL: (352)846-3300/FAX: (352) 392-7219 EMAIL: rabba@mse.ufl.edu For more information about MSE at Florida... http://mse.ufl.edu/ ___________________________________________ 01/01 SR. PROCESS ENGINEER (Fabrication of cardiovascular stents) Memory, Inc. Menlo Park, California Qualifications +++++++++ * B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. Preferred) * Minimum 7 to 10 years industry experience in a R & D or Mfg. Process position * Wire or tube drawing experience beneficial * Good communication skills required * Project management experience * Sound knowledge of processing NiTi pseudoelastic and thermoelastic alloys and thermomechanical influences on material properties and behavior. * Ability to judge and define processing parameters to attain specific physical and mechanical property requirements. * Ability to judge and define processing parameters to attain specific physical and mechanical property requirements. * Ability to perform mechanical property, thermal analysis testing to determine properties, then based on these data and knowledge base, develop alternative process schedule to achieve desired properties. * Ability to constructively communicate with operators and other engineers. * Ability to develop and coordinate action plans with timelines and milestones * Ability to define, validate and document new, cost effective manufacturing processes * Motivation to independently develop new alternative processes which will result in better control of process and enhanced final properties. * Ability to calculate engineering parameters relevant to testing such as stress, strain, numerical and graphical analytical techniques to determine thermal properties. * Ability to thoroughly document tasks * Ability to effectively present findings or oral arguments to customers and management when necessary * Self starter attitude, must be able to work under minimal supervision and guidance. Responsibilities +++++++++++ * Insure that production material meets customer requirements and yield expectancies * Insure that operators perform work setup according to existing set of work instructions and process routers. * Troubleshoot problems and define corrective actions * Insure that the process is capable of producing desired product by typical equipment, design and process validation and develop protocols accordingly * Judge overall engineering aspects of material, process, quality of NiTi tubing and wire Application Procedure: Please contact: Brian Pelton Memory, Inc. 4058 Campbell Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025 TEL: (650) 463-3438 /FAX: (650) 463-3456 EMAIL: brian_pelton@memry.com For more about http://www.memry.com ___________________________________________ SRC GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) FOR PROSPECTIVE FELLOWS: Description: The Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP) addresses the issues of improving educational opportunities at the doctoral level and supplying a relevantly educated work force for the semiconductor industry. The GFP is designed to attract exceptionally talented students with US/Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in the US to academic areas of interest to SRC members. Students who are supported under the Graduate Fellowship Program are actively involved in SRC contract research. The GFP application requires recommendation by an SRC-sponsored faculty member. Eligibility: The GFP is open to students who --- *are US or Canadian citizens or have permanent resident (right-to-work) status. *are pursuing or planning to pursue a Ph.D. degree with research relevant to microelectronics under the guidance of an SRC-sponsored faculty member *will be performing research defined in an SRC-funded contract *are willing to provide a copy of his/her Ph.D.dissertation to SRC GFP Suppport Levels: SRC Fellowships provide tuition and fees and a stipend of $1,550/month beginning with the fall 2001 academic term. Fellowships also include an unrestricted annual gift of $2,000 tothe department in which the student is enrolled and travel expenses for the GFP Annual Conference. Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Monday, February 5, 2001 Application Procedure: The Graduate Fellowships are offered through a national competition and are awarded based on outstanding academic achievement in the field of microelectronics and relevance of the proposed research to SRC goals. Application materials are distributed in November. Distribution is through universities having research contracts with SRC. Semiconductor Research Corporation Graduate Fellowship Program PO Box 12053 Research Triangle Park,NC 27709-2053 TEL: 919-941-9400 (SRC Student Relations)/FAX: 919-941-9450 EMAIL: students@src.org Application to this program does not obligate a candidate to accept the award if selected. Prior to a candidate's agreement to enter into this program, SRC will supply complete details regarding the terms of the award. +++ FOR PROSPECTIVE INDUSTRY ADVISORS: Description: Industry Advisors (IA) are a vital element of the GFP. The Industry Advisors are part of a research team that includes the student, the faculty advisor, and, perhaps, other Industry Advisors. The goal of this team is to provide the student with (1) knowledge of the industrial environment in general, (2) an indication of the potential applications of his/her research, and, (3) professional collegial contact that will foster the student's ability to function effectively in a competitive global economy. Qualifications: Criteria that are considered in the selection of Industry Advisors include: *Participation in the research as an Industrial Liaison *Enthusiastic desire to participate in the education of the outstanding young men and women who are the next generation of scientists and industry leaders. *Area of technical interest compatible with that of the student's interest *Convenience of and availability for interaction with the student. ___________________________________________ 12/00 PROJECT ENGINEER Materials and Processes Laboratory Research and Development Planning General Motors Corporation Warren, Michigan Qualifications: A BS/MS degree in Materials Science & Engineering or other relevant areas with research emphasis on metal deformation is required. Some industrial experience is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to function in a team environment are essential. Preferred knowledge and experience include: 1. Physical metallurgy and metal forming technology 2. Computational analysis for metal forming process modeling and materials formability optimization 3. Design, implementation and statistical analysis of experiments Responsibilities: Individuals are sought with demonstrated potential and creativity in the areas of physical metallurgy and metal forming technology. Individual will participate in the development of new lightweight alloys and innovative forming processes for automotive body structures. Application Procedure: Send resumes and a list of at least three references to: Sue Eschberger Materials and Processes Laboratory MC 480-106-224 GM R&D and Planning 30500 Mound Road Warren, MI 48090-9055 TEL: (810) 986-8303/FAX: (810) 986-9204 EMAIL: alan.luo@gm.com For more about opportunities at GM... http://www.gm.com ___________________________________________ 11/00 MULTIPLE POSITIONS Process Driven Trading Group Morgan Stanley Dean Witter New York, New York ANALYST +++++++ Qualifications: New or recent graduate (B.S./M.S.) with extensive programming experience to help create proprietary trading systems. Responsibilities: This is an opportunity to develop and manage real-time computer programs that trade financial instruments on markets throughout the world. The position offers tremendous exposure to sophisticated methods of financial research and trading. INTERN (Summer Only) ++++++++++++++++ Qualifications: Current undergraduate or graduate student(s) Responsibilities: Help create proprietary trading systems. This is an opportunity to learn about real-time systems that trade financial instruments on markets throughout the world. This position offers an introduction to pioneering methods of quantitative trading. FOR BOTH OF THE POSITIONS ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT: Charline Burgess Morgan Stanley Dean Witter 1585 Broadway, Sixth Floor New York, NY 10036 FAX: (212) 761-0129 EMAIL: charline.burgess@msdw.com For more about Morgan Stanley Dean Witter... http://www.msdw.com ___________________________________________ 02/01 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER U.S. Genomics Woburn, Massachusetts Qualifications: An experienced programmer with a background in instrumentation is sought to join U.S. Genomics engineering team. The ideal candidate combines a B.S. degree with several years experience in C++/MFC for GUI, database or real-time control applications. Experience with signal processing or algorithm development a plus. Application Procedure: Please submit resumes to: EMAIL: jobs@usgenomics.com U.S. Genomics 6H Gill Street Woburn, MA 01801 TEL: (781) 937-5550/FAX: (781) 938-0060 For more about U.S. Genomics.... http://www.usgenomics.com ____________________________________________ 12/00 INTERCONNECT RELIABILITY ENGINEER Intel Corporation Santa Clara, California Qualifications: A BS, MS, or PhD is required in Materials Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. We are looking for someone with a strong knowledge of advanced interconnect integration, process technology, and materials testing and analysis techniques. Responsibilities: The candidate will be concentrating on interconnect reliability of advanced silicon manufacturing processes and will work closely with integration, packaging, and product engineers. Application Procedure: If interested, please contact : Bob Gleixner Sr. Reliability Engineer Intel Corporation TEL: (408) 765-2012 EMAIL: robert.j.gleixner@intel.com To learn more about Intel's Santa Clara facility... http://www.intel.com/jobs/usa/sites/#SantaClara ************************************************************************ VI. P O S T D O C OPPORTUNITIES 01/01 YOUNG RESEARCHERS PROGRAM MIT France Program MIT International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI) Sylvain Ferrari, Program Coordinator Program Description: As an incentive for young MIT researchers to conduct part of their research in France's leading laboratories and develop their own international scientific network, the French Government awards various doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships. This program intends to bring together emerging talents from both sides of the Atlantic to participate in research collaborations between French and MIT laboratories. For the 2001-2002 academic year, ten fellowships will be available to young MIT researchers. These fellowships are compatible with other financial support fellows may obtain. FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE ++++++++++++++++++++ CHATEAUBRIAND FELLOWSHIP (5) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fellowship Description +++++++++++++++ Subjects: All scientific disciplines. Place of research: French University, school of engineering or in a public or private laboratory Open to: American citizens, Ph.D. students or Ph.D. graduates (within 3 years since thesis completion) currently enrolled at MIT. Candidates must obtain an agreement from a host laboratory before applying. Duration: a 6 to 12 month period. Value: 10,700FF per month for doctoral fellows, or 12,600FF per month for post-doctoral fellows. Round-trip airfare and health insurance abroad provided for all fellows. Application Deadline: December 25, 2000 (extended for MIT). For further information... http://www.chateaubriand.amb-wash.fr POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (5) Ministry of Research Fellowship Description +++++++++++++++ Subjects: all research fields. Place of research: a research laboratory in a French school or institute. Open to: young researchers at the post-doctoral level, of all nationalities, currently working in a MIT-related laboratory. The host laboratory must submit applications. Duration: 12 months Value: 12,000FF per month, health insurance. Travel expenses are not included. Application Deadline: February 28, 2001. For more information... http://www.recherche.gouv.fr/recherche/internat/2000/posdoc.rtf FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Sylvain Ferrari, MIT France Program Coordinator MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) Room E38-755, TEL: (617) 253 8095/FAX: (617) 258 7432 EMAIL: sferrari@mit.edu For more about the MIT France Program... http://web.mit.edu/mit-france/www ************************************************************************ VII. I N D U S T R I A L OPPORTUNITIES 2/01 PRINCIPAL OPTICAL ENGINEER Optics Group Panasonic Boston, Massachusetts Qualification:The candidate should have an advanced degree in Optical Physics, and a solid understanding of optical transmission systems (10Gb/s or above), physical understanding of transmission effects and associated component and sub-system performance metrics is required. Requires expertise with tools/techniques used for optoelectrical device characterization (i.e. optics, micro positioning, laser sources, optical power meters, back reflection analysis, amplifiers, polarization analysis, wavelength analysis, and spatial mode characterization). Must have proven ability to solve technical problems and work effectively in a team environment. Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills are expected. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have responsibility for the design, development and characterization of optical components for the DWDM market. This motivated individual will provide technical leadership for the research of high-speed optical devices and associated material and process development activities. Application Procedure: Please contact: Steve Kenyon Panasonic Optics Group Manager TEL: (508) 770-3263 EMAIL: kenyon@mkpa.net For more about Panasonic... http://www.panasonic.com ________________________________________________ 02/01 MULTIPLE POSITIONS U.S. Genomics Woburn, Massachusetts ABOUT U.S. GENOMICS ++++++++++++++++++ U.S. Genomics is committed to improving the human condition through the development of revolutionary genomics technologies. We solve complex genomics problems with a multi-disciplinary team that integrates molecular biology, nantotechnology, single-molecule detection, informatics and polymer physics. Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge through excellent science and engineering has enabled us to develop a revolutionary DNA sequencing technology. We are looking for high energy,hands-on leaders to join our team. SENIOR SCIENTIST ( Molecular Biology) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Qualifications: The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology with three or more years of post-doctoral experience in one of the following: * DNA Enzymology * Replication, modification and transcription proteins * In-vitro mutagenesis and genetic selection strategies Extensive hands-on and trouble shooting experience with rDNA technologies such as PCR mutagenesis, subcloning, gene expression vector design and construction and bioinformatics, is required. Familiarity with biochemistry, enzymology, heterologous protein purificationn, retroviral vectors, bioinformatics, cDNA and genomic library construction, and phage display are additional assets. Previous experience leading a group of 3-6 scientists and multi-tasking projects is a plus. Responsibilities: The candidate will lead and manage a team focused on the biochemistry and engineering of DNA modifying enzymes, the construction of recombinant DNA expression vectors and specific DNA structures, and the design of genetic analysis application models for U.S. Genomics' novel DNA sequencing technologies. The ability to communicate and collaborate on a multi- disciplinary effort is essential to excel in our dynamic start-up environment. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPLICATION PROCEDURES ++++ SENIOR SCIENTIST (Computational Biology) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be an applied mathematician, computer scientist, computational biologist, biophysicist or bioinformatics scientist with a Ph.D. or equivalent and two plus years of post-doctoral experience in one or more of the following areas: * Sequence search algorithms * Genomic scale restriction mapping * DNA mapping technologies * Gene expression analysis technologies and software * Population genetics and statistics * Proteomics and genome architecture and nuclear structure Hands-on experience developing, designing and implementing computationally intense algorithms, genomic scale sequence analysis pipelines and software packages is needed. Expertise with C++, PERL and JAVA programming languages is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience managing a group of 3 to 6 scientists and the ability to multi-task projects rounds out the candidate's profile. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPLICATION PROCEDURES ++++ PRINICPAL ENGINEER (Mechanical or Electrical) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Qualifications: The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in E.E. or M.E. (or Ph.D. in Applied Physics or a related field) with several years experience in instrumentation and project management. A diverse background with experience in one or more of the following areas is ideal: * Microfabrication * Fluidics * Optical detection * Signal processing Experience and interest in bioanalytical methods is a plus. The candidate must be able to lead a team of scientists, engineers and programmers, manage the product development process and interface with a scientific user base. Experience in optomechanical or fluidic instrument design and managing a tightly knit team is a must. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPLICATION PROCEDURES ++++ STAFF/ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST (Biophysics) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Qualifications: The ideal candidate combines a B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry, Biophysics or Biochemistry with a strong background in biochemistry or biophysics. Required skills include: optical spectroscopy, handling of DNA and proteins, and general biochemistry. Familiarity with polymer physics, flourescence, microscopy, molecular biology techniques programming skills or MatLab is a plus. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPLICATION PROCEDURES ++++ OTHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Software Development. FOR INFORMATION/APPLICATION FOR ANY/ALL POSITIONS ABOVE: Application Procedure: Please submit resumes to: EMAIL: jobs@usgenomics.com U.S. Genomics 6H Gill Street Woburn, MA 01801 TEL: (781) 937-5550/FAX: (781) 938-0060 For more about U.S. Genomics.... http://www.usgenomics.com ************************************************************************ VIII. A C A D E M I C OPPORTUNITIES 02/01 ASST. PROF (Energy Conversion Systems) Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Senior level appointments will be considered for persons of recognized national and international stature. Responsibilities: Successful candidates are expected to create and sustain an active and externally funded research program, advise graduate students, as well as develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preferred Research/Teaching Foci: Candidates should have demonstrated experimental expertise in one or more of the following areas: thermal- chemical energy conversion; thermal-chemical sensor development and control; advanced emission control technology; energy conversion systems and control including internal combustion engines. Application Procedure: Applicants should send a CV together with a clear statement of teaching philosophy and research interests/objectives (combined statements should not exceed two pages). Please submit a letter of application, CV,and three letters of reference to: Search Committee, IT855 c/o Ms. K. Suzanne Sower Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Minnesota Room 125 MechE 0691 111 Church St, SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 TEL:(612) 626-2289 OR (612) 624-2817 EMAIL: sower001@umn.edu For more about MechE at UMN.... http://www.me.umn.edu ________________________________________________ 01/01 ASST. PROFESSORS (2) Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must have a demonstrated potential to develop strong funded research programs, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to mechanical engineering, and must have excellent English communication skills.Strong preference will be given to those applicants who will assist us in improving faculty diversity in our college. Preferred Research/Teaching Foci: Open to candidates in all areas of mechanical engineering. Application Deadline: Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Procedure: Interested individuals should send a complete resume including a narrative describing their research and teaching background and objectives, and the names of at least three references to: Professor Arun Shukla Search Committee Chair (Log #081071) University of Rhode Island P.O. Box G Kingston, RI 02881 TEL: (401) 874-228/FAX: Fax: (401) 874-2355 EMAIL: shukla@egr.uri.edu For more about MechE at URI... http://www.uri.edu _______________________________________________ 01/01 RESEARCH FACULTY (1) Major Analytical Instrumentation Center (MAIC) Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Qualifications: Persons with a doctoral degree in materials science and engineering or closely related fields are encouraged to apply. Expertise and a strong academic record in the area of transmission electron microscopy and other analytical techniques is required. Responsibilities: The research faculty member will be expected to develop both independent and collaborative research programs, provide analytical expertise and training, organize and participate in short courses, and provide technical support to industrial and university research and development activities. Application Deadline: The deadline for application is January 31, 2001. Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research plans and the names of at least three references to: Chair of the Search Committee Materials Science and Engineering 100 Rhines Hall P.O. Box 116400 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-6400 TEL: (352)846-3300/FAX: (352) 392-7219 EMAIL: rabba@mse.ufl.edu For more information about the MAIC at U. Florida... http://mse.ufl.edu/research/centers/maic.htm ________________________________________________ 11/00 ASSOC. OR FULL PROFESSOR (Mechanics/Materials) Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California/San Diego San Diego, California Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates should be internationally recognized for achievement and leadership. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence in his/her area of expertise and be internationally recognized as a leader in that area. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching and developing undergraduate/graduate courses in Mechanics and Materials Science, participating in the supervision of graduate students, and developing a strong, externally funded research program. Preferred Research/Teaching Foci: The position requires expertise in the areas of experimental and/or theoretical research in materials behavior and/or processing. Application Deadline: Deadline extended to February 28, 2001. Previous applicants need not reapply. Application Procedure: Send detailed resume, statement of teaching/research interests and names/addresses of 5 professional references to: Professor Vitali Nesterenko Chair, Search Committee/DN University of California, San Diego Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept. 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 TEL: (858) 822-0289/(858) 534-7078 EMAIL: vnesterenko@mae.ucsd.edu For more about UC San Diego's MAE Department.... http://www-mae.ucsd.edu For more about UC San Diego's Materials programs.... http://matsci.ucsd.edu/ ________________________________________________ 11/00 ASST. PROFESSOR (High performance engineered materials/products) Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Minnesota/Minneapolis Minneapolis,Minnesota Qualifications: An earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline is required. Applicants should have a strong interest in undergraduate, graduate and professional program teaching and in conducting sponsored research. A strong theoretical background and an experimental research orientation are expected. Preferred Research/Teaching Foci: Interests of the applicant should complement and strengthen existing activities in the Design and Manufacturing Division. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: biomaterials, ceramics, engineered surfaces, environmentally friendly manufacturing, free-form manufacturing, functionally graded materials, MEMS fabrication, nanocomposites and nanofabrication, polymers and polymeric composites, precision engineering, rapid prototyping, sensors, and smart materials and structures. Application Deadline: The review of applications including letters of recommendations will begin on January 31, 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee, IT 846 C/o Ms. K. Suzanne Sower Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Minnesota 111 Church Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 TEL: (612) 626-2289 /FAX: (612) 626-1854 EMAIL: sower@me.umn.edu For more about MechE at U. Minnesota... http://www.me.umn.edu ________________________________________________ 11/00 ASST. PROFESSORS (Advanced Materials) Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Qualifiications: A strong motivation to teach undergraduates and graduate students is essential as is a doctoral degree in an appropriate field. Preferred Research/Teaching Foci: The preferred candidate may be skilled in any discipline within materials science and engineering and must have demonstrated excellence in research on advanced materials. Application Deadline: The applicant should request their references to forward their letters directly to the address (below) to arrive before February 15, 2001. Applications and letters of reference received after February 15, 2001 may not be considered. Application Procedure: Interested persons should send a resume, a select subset of publications, a one-to two-page statement of their future research plans and interests, and the names of three references. Please send applications/references to: Prof. Thomas M. Devine, Jr. Department of Materials Science and Engineering 577 Evans Hall University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-1760 TEL: (510) 642-3801 OR (510) 643-8118 EMAIL: devine@socrates.berkeley.edu For more about MatSci at UC Berkeley... http://www.mse.berkeley.edu/ ________________________________________________ 01/01 TEMPORARY ASST. PROFESSOR (18 months) TEMPORARY ASST. PROFESSOR/MATERIALS (12 months) Department of Chemical Engineering Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania TEMPORARY ASST. PROFESSOR (18 months) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Qualifications: A doctorate in chemical engineering and a commitment to excellence in teaching are required, with an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited (or equivalent) program preferred. Industrial experience desirable. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach courses across the chemical engineering curriculum. Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Appointment begins Jan 2002. Application Procedure: Send CV, statement of teaching interests and names of three references to: Dr. James Pommersheim, Search Committee Chair Department of Chemical Engineering Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA 17837 TEL: (570) 577-3194 EMAIL: pommrshm@bucknell.edu +++ TEMPORARY ASST. PROFESSOR/MATERIALS (12 months) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Qualifications: A doctorate in engineering and a commitment to excellence in teaching are required. Industrial experience desirable. Responsibilities: A primary responsibility will be introductory materials science instruction for undergraduate students of chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Successful candidate will also have opportunity to direct undergraduate research projects, and provide instruction in core chemical engineering topics or area of specialization. Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning in late February and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Application Procedure: Send CV, concise statements of teaching and research interests, and names of three references to: Dr. Jeffrey Csernica, Search Committee Chair Department of Chemical Engineering Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA 17837 TEL: (570) 577-577-1257 EMAIL: csernica@bucknell.edu For more about ChemE at Bucknell... http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/cheg/ ************************************************************************ IX. PUBLICATION SCHEDULE Help ring in the New Millenium! Fulfill your New Year's resolution to share your latest accomplishments, upcoming events and job opportunities with DMSE News readers in the coming year! Your news items, faculty and student distinctions, as well as announcements, job postings and other information for the DMSE community are invited for the upcoming Marchæissue! Here are the scheduled dates for the Spring issues of DMSE News: Spring DMSE News Deadlines: Submission Deadline Transmitted On MAR 2001 Mon, Feb 26, 2001 Mon, Mar 5, 2001 APR 2001 Mon, Mar 26, 2001 Mon, Apr 2, 2001 MAY 2001 Mon, Apr 30, 2001 Mon, May 7, 2001 ************************************************************************ THANKS TO: Prof. Sam Allen, Mindy Baughman, Dwayne Daughtry, Kathy Farrell, Helen Halaris, Elizabeth Maxwell, Prof. Subra Suresh, and Chris Wyckoff for their contributions to this month'sæDMSE News!! ************************************************************************ PLEASE SUBMIT ARTICLES FOR MARCH 2001 "DMSE NEWS" TO: -- Gregory Sands, Editor DMSE News TEL: (617) 253-0949/FAX: (617) 253-9894 EMAIL: gsands@mit.edu Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave, 8-328 Cambridge, MA 02139

 
 
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