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Rutgers: THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

FACULTY POSITION: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University (http://mech.rutgers.edu) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level beginning in September 2011 Candidates with expertise in emerging areas of advanced manufacturing systems, nano-micro-meso scale manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, advanced/alternative energy systems, and sustainable systems are highly encouraged to apply

Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to develop a nationally-recognized, externally-funded, scholarly research program. Excellence in teaching in both our undergraduate and graduate programs is also expected. The candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Engineering or a closely related field. We also encourage strong candidates in all the relevant disciplines of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to apply. Candidates are expected to develop strong interdisciplinary collaborations, in particular within the Rutgers Institute of Advanced Materials, Devices, and Nanotechnology (IAMDN, http://iamdn.rutgers.edu) or/ and the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particle Systems (ERC-SOPS, http://ercforsops.org).

Please send your application via mail to Search Committee Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA, or email to maefsearch@jove.rutgers.edu. Applications should include a detailed resume including the name and contact information of at least three references, and a statement of research and teaching interests. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective on or after July 1, 2011. The successful candidate will show leadership and innovation in research and teaching. Applicants will be expected to be in one of the following areas

• Energy Related Materials

• Sustainable Materials Processing

• Computational Materials Science

• Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

Applicants are expected to have a PhD degree or equivalent, demonstrated excellence in research and excellent teaching skills. Postdoctoral or industrial experience is an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead an independent research program of international caliber, and to teach at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is strongly desirable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2011. You must submit your application online using the website: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm

Please ensure that you include a current CV, a clear statement of your specific teaching and research interests, and the names of four persons able to provide references in support of your application. For more information about our department, please visit our home page at http://www.mse.utoronto.ca. All inquiries about the position should be directed to mse.chair@ utoronto.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.