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Fulbright Israel Post-Doctoral Fellowships for American Researchers in All Academic Disciplines

The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, offers 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2013/2014-2014/2015 academic years. The US Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is open to candidates in all academic disciplines.

Program grants total $40,000, $20,000 per academic year. Program fellows must be accepted as post-doctoral researchers by Israeli host institutions, which agree to provide them with a standard post-doctoral grant, which they will receive in addition to their Fulbright Fellowship.  Thus, the total financial support received by Program Fellows is likely to be in the range of at least $35,000-$40,000 per year. 

Applications for 2013/2014-2014/2015 Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowships must be submitted to the Council for International Exchange of Scholars by August 1, 2012.

Further details on the program and on application procedures may be found here.

Posted on this site April 3, 2012



University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department of Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering
Faculty Openings

The Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for three full-time faculty positions at all levels in the areas of Engineering Systems Design and Operations Research/Industrial Engineering.

The Department offers a comprehensive research program covering many major areas in industrial and systems engineering such as operations, mechanics and engineering design, optimization, control systems, stochastic systems, reliability, decision analysis, product realization and management, and organizational management. The Department offers B.S. degrees in General Engineering and in Industrial Engineering, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering and in Industrial Engineering.

Applicants at all ranks will be considered. Successful candidates are expected to direct graduate students in research, teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs, and develop a strong externally-funded research program. Successful junior candidates must exhibit exceptional promise and have interests in interdisciplinary research. Mid-career candidates are expected to be emerging leaders in their field, exhibit a strong record of publication and externally funded research, and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations. Senior candidates must have outstanding track records. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All candidates must have a doctoral degree by the appointment start date.

Application materials must be submitted to http://jobs.illinois.edu. The application package should include a statement of teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae with email contact address, a publication list, and names and contact information of four references. Junior applicants should arrange for submission of three letters of reference via email (address below). Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011, and will continue until the positions are filled. The proposed start date is August 16, 2012. Questions should be referred to Amy Summers, arsummer@illinois.edu, (217) 244-5703.

These faculty positions are aligned with focal areas in the new multi-year Strategic Excellence hiring program at Illinois, which include Information, Technology and Society, and Energy and Sustainability.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

Posted on this site October 25, 2011

The George Washington University
The Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

University School of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking candidates for two tenure-track faculty positions in Systems Engineering at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The successful candidates are expected to develop externally sponsored research programs, to supervise doctoral students, and to teach and provide academic advising at all levels.

Basic Qualifications: All applicants must have an earned doctorate in hand by August 1, 2012 in Systems Engineering or a related field; a background in a field such as crisis, emergency, and risk management; systems architecture; project management; or systems of systems analysis. Applicants requesting appointment at the Assistant Professor level must possess excellent teaching skills or potential as evidenced by course evaluations or teaching assessments; research potential as demonstrated by publications and works in progress and potential to attract externally funded research.

Applicants requesting appointment at the Associate Professor level must have a significant record of publications and research funding. All candidates would be expected to contribute to the development and growth of innovative teaching and research efforts at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The George Washington University is located in the center of Washington, D.C. The metropolitan area sustains the second largest concentration of research and development activity in the United States, creating a continuing demand for rigorously trained engineers and many research opportunities. The Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering conducts major off-campus degree programs at locations in the Washington metropolitan area and across the United States. Salary and benefit levels are competitive.

Application Procedure: Only complete applications will be considered. Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, rank preference, publication list, sample publications, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and emails of three references to:

Ms. Zoe Dansan, Coordinator, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C. 20052

Review of applications will commence on November 21, 2011 and will continue until the positions are filled. The start date for the positions will be September 1, 2012.

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

University of Michigan
Faculty Positions, Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for faculty positions beginning September, 2012.

We seek outstanding candidates for faculty positions in the areas of Human Factors and Ergonomics at all levels and Production, Distribution and Logistics at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Applicants in research areas including cognitive and physical ergonomics, system safety, production systems, supply chain management, service systems, and healthcare engineering are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. and must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality research and evidence of teaching potential. Experience related to manufacturing and/or service operations is desirable. Candidates for Associate or Full Professor should have a commensurate record of research publications and are expected to provide organizational and research leadership, develop sources of external funding, build relationships with industry, and interact with faculty colleagues.

Candidates should provide (i) a current C.V., (ii) a list of references, and one page summary statements describing: (iii) career teaching plans; and (iv) research plans. Candidates are encouraged to have their references send recommendations to us directly. The application review process will begin on November 7, 2011, but the positions will remain open and applications will continue to be reviewed until appointments are made.

We seek candidates who will provide inspiration and leadership in research and actively contribute to teaching. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The University of Michigan is responsive to the needs of dual career families.

Send inquiries and responses to:
Email: IOEFacultySearch@umich.edu
Web: http://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/fac/fac_search/
or mail to:
Faculty Search Committee c/o Gwendolyn J. Brown
Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering
University of Michigan
1205 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2117
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

National University of Singapore
Research Fellow/Assistant (Design of Large-Scale Systems for Uncertainty and Flexibility/Real Options)

There is an opportunity for a talented individual to join the NUS Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) as a Research Fellow/Assistant. The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of systems thinkers and build upon close collaboration between world-class institutions: NUS and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

The research project relates to the development of large-scale, complex systems for the future, in particular how to design them most effectively and profitably given the long-term uncertainties and risks. Areas of interests for application include aerospace (e.g. satellite), energy (e.g. power plants), real estate (e.g. new city development), transportation (e.g. mass transit, port management and operations), and water infrastructure (e.g. distribution, treatment) systems.

Project specifics involve development and experimental evaluation of design methods for Flexibility in Engineering Design (also called Real Options). Flexibility/Real Options have been shown in numerous cases to improve performance by 10-30% in face of uncertainty, compared to typical/prevalent design methods. The design approach provides contingencies for large-scale systems to adapt/change over time, and to extract additional value from uncertainty. The experimental methodology – developed at the MIT Engineering Systems Division – is inspired from controlled studies in medicine.

The 1-year position is available starting October 2011. It is renewable for up to two years depending on performance. Salary is competitive with North American and European standards, and is commensurate with the candidate’s qualification and experience.

Requirements:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume (~2 pages), including professional objectives and a list of publication to macardin@nus.edu.sg – please use subject “Research Fellow/Assistant Application”. Feel free to contact Dr. Michel Alexandre Cardin with any inquiries.

Posted on this site September 2, 2011