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Faculty Position
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FACULTY POSITION (posted 01/04/2007)

The Department of Manufacturing Engineering at Boston University invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of computational materials science and engineering at the assistant professor level. An appointment at the associate or full professor level will also be considered for extraordinary candidates. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field of engineering or applied science, and should have demonstrated ability to sustain a funded research program. The candidate should be able to lend computational expertise to our research efforts in any of the following areas: green materials science and engineering, green energy systems design and life cycle analysis, bio-materials for energy generation and conversion, micro-energy systems, polymeric materials for energy conversion, nano materials technology in green energy applications, materials processing technologies, sensor development, and other emerging materials technologies. The candidate should also be able to contribute to the development of a sound graduate program and teach undergraduate courses in materials science and engineering.

The Department of Manufacturing Engineering has strong research programs in materials science and engineering, MEMS/NEMS, manufacturing systems, process control, sensor networks, machine design and automation.  The department is further strengthened by its close affiliation with the collocated Fraunhofer USA Center for Manufacturing Innovation, the Center for Information and Systems Engineering, and the Photonics Center. The department offers a strong multi-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate curriculum in Manufacturing Engineering that is rated among the best in the country.

Please submit a current curriculum vitae, three references and a one-page summary of research objectives to:

Professor Soumendra Basu
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Manufacturing Engineering
Boston University
15 St. Mary’s Street
Brookline, MA  02446
http://www.bu.edu/mfg

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION (posted 02/09/2007)

Research: The selected candidate will work in the area of Clean Energy Conversion and Processing of Materials. It will involve experimental, modeling and design of high-temperature electrochemical processes and systems. Work experience in high-temperature electrochemistry, transport phenomena, molten salt electrolysis and solid oxide fuel cells are highly desirable. Interacting and working with graduate students will be essential.

Qualifications: Must have a PhD with demonstrated publication record in either Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.

Please submit your resume with at least two reference letters to:
Professor Uday B. Pal
Department of Manufacturing Engineering
15 St. Mary’s Street
Boston University, MA 02446

Boston University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.