Career Opportunities

Georgia Tech Savannah
George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Cluster Hire in Strategic Engineering

In 2005, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering expanded its academic and research program to the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus. The mission of Georgia Tech Savannah is to create signature programs that complement those established in Atlanta. Accordingly, we seek to further the high-impact, interdisciplinary area of Strategic Engineering by implementing a "cluster hire" strategy for up to four tenure-track faculty beginning Fall 2008.

In order to respond to globalization and produce the right kind of engineers for the flat world, our focus at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering in Savannah is on developing strategic engineers. These are engineers who know how to realize complex engineered systems for changing markets in collaborative, globally distributed environments thereby safeguarding the economic viability of the companies they represent and hence fostering the prosperity of our country.

For important information for potential candidates for these four positions can be found by downloading here (.pdf).

Posted on this site September 7, 2007

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MIT Portugal Program
Postdoctoral Associate

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, MIT-Portugal Program, to work with faculty teams in both Portugal and at MIT in the advancement of the program, specifically in the area of 'fundamentals of engineering systems.' Working with faculty in Portugal and at MIT, will identify fundamentals of engineering systems that emerge from the four focus areas of the MIT-Portugal Program: energy, transportation, bioengineering, and manufacturing. Will assist in applying these fundamentals to curriculum development for MIT's Engineering Systems Division's new required doctoral subject, ESD.86 Models, Data, Inference for Socio-Technical Systems (professors Dan Frey and Richard Larson, instructors). Will help develop--with professors Frey and Larson--learning modules in engineering fundamentals that will be taught to students in Portugal; assist in the research of the energy focus area related to mathematical modeling of new ways of pricing and delivering electricity, including demand sensitive pricing; collaborate with Portugal and MIT directors in the development and implementation of the engineering systems focus area as a vehicle for overall synergy across focus areas; present work at international conferences and coauthor papers for research and educational journals; and perform other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS: a Ph.D. in engineering systems, operations research, statistics, computer science, or related technical field from a top-ranked university and at least two years of industrial and/or academic job experience. Must be bilingual in Portuguese and English. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills needed. Must be willing, able, and eager to spend approximately half-time in Portugal and half-time at MIT in Cambridge. MIT-00004229

Posted on this site June 8, 2007

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MIT Portugal Program
Postdoctoral Associate

Posted on this site June 8, 2007

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University of Cambridge and MIT (co-locations)
Postdoctoral Research Position in Environmental Costs of Aviation

Air transportation, although vital to both modern and developing economies, impacts the environment on both local and global scales. Aircraft noise impacts communities near the airport while aircraft emissions impact both communities near airports as well as the entire planet via global climate change. Several analysts have estimated these impacts and valued them by attributing an economic cost, but no study has summarized the existing literature in a comprehensive way. Further, the environmental costs of aviation need to be put into the context of the environmental costs of rail, shipping and road transportation. This will provide an understanding of how the various transportation modes impact the environment. Such understanding is important, as efficient policy measures that aim at mitigating environmental impacts need to be based upon a solid and transparent analysis.

This study will address these issues and be conducted jointly at the Institute for Aviation and the Environment at the University of Cambridge and the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The research project will entail:

Undertaking a systematic analysis of the relevant literature to carefully analyze and compare methods, underlying assumptions and results to estimate the environmental costs of aviation and compare to rail, shipping and road transportation.
Identifying those studies where best practices have been applied and distilling the important findings from these.
Interfacing with the wider research projects focussing on aviation and environment on-going at the University of Cambridge (www.AIMproject.aero: the work will support the Regional Economics aspects) and MIT (www.PARTNER.aero: the work will be in direct support of Project 3, Trade-offs and policy options, and Project 17, Alternative fuels).

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent background in environmental economics or a closely related field with a good understanding of aviation and other transportation industries. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience. Flexibility to undertake part of the work at each institution and ability to obtain necessary work permissions for the UK and the US is required. The University of Cambridge and MIT will share the costs to support one researcher for 12 months, who will spend approximately six months at each institution starting as soon as possible but not later than September 1, 2007. Salary will be $45,000 or higher depending on experience.

Qualified applications should send a cover letter (detailing suitability for the post) and a CV/resume (including a list of references) to Dr. Andreas Schäfer (as601 "at" cam.ac.uk) at the University of Cambridge and Prof. Ian Waitz (iaw "at" mit.edu) at MIT. Review of applications will begin July 2, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Cambridge and MIT are equal opportunities employers.

MIT job # 4199

Posted on this site June 8, 2007

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Iowa State University
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
Integrated Biofuel Production Technology Project
Biosystems Analysis Laboratory

Post-Doctoral Position: Techno-economic Analysis of Biofuel Systems The Biosystems Analysis Group has an immediate opening in the techno-economic analysis of biofuel production systems based on biochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass. This full time position is focused on evaluating the economic and environmental sustainability of systems of technology for the production of lignocellulosic biomass and its conversion to alcohols and other valuable co-products. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications to begin April 13.

Full announcement click here.

Posted on this site April 12, 2007

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University of Utrecht
Full Professor Dynamics of Innovation Systems (1,0 fte)

Click here to download a PDF of the listing.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2007

Posted on this site January 18, 2007

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PennState
Engineering Design Program
Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level

The Engineering Design Program at Penn State has an opening in engineering design for a new, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The new faculty member will join a team that is actively pursuing new initiatives in education, research, and service in the integrated and cross-disciplinary methods of design that apply to most fields of engineering. These methods presently include, but are not restricted to, innovative design, design cognition, design decision-making, global design, industrial design, probabilistic design, integrated systems design, design theory and methodologies, design for human variability, design & build service projects, sustainable design, and design ethics. The Engineering Design Program (http://cede.psu.edu/ed/) offers undergraduate and graduate courses in design, and the successful candidate will become an integral part of the planned graduate program. We seek a creative, dynamic person who will add new ideas, courses, programs, research, and funding. Collaborations with other departments in engineering and other colleges are encouraged. Design experience in industry is desirable.

Candidates must have earned a PhD in an area that is appropriate to support research and teaching in engineering design. They should also be comfortable working in interdisciplinary settings. Evidence of good teaching ability is desirable. In addition to an application letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references, the applicant must submit a personal statement that demonstrates how their interests and experiences align with those of the Engineering Design Program. Send all correspondence to,

Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Engineering Design Program
The Pennsylvania State University
Box AI, 213 Hammond Building
University Park, PA 16802

Outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. Screening will begin February 1, 2007, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Posted on this site November 15, 2006

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University of Virginia – Science, Techonology and Society (STS)
Assistant Professor – Tenure Track

Assistant Professor - tenure-track. The Department of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) in the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia seeks to hire an Assistant Professor with research and teaching experience in science, technology and society studies and/or technology policy. This is a tenure-track position beginning in Fall of 2007.

STS is an interdisciplinary unit that provides undergraduate courses for engineering students, undertakes research focused on science, technology, society, ethics, and policy, and is planning a graduate program. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in a social science or policy.

The teaching load will be two courses per semester. All undergraduate courses have STS, communications, and ethics components. A Ph.D. in STS or a related field is required.

Please submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and samples of written work to:

Professor W. Bernard Carlson
Department of STS, SEAS
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400744
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4744

We will begin reviewing applications on September 30, 2006; the position will remain open until filled. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Posted on this site October 6, 2006

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Delft University of Technology
Chair of Engineering Systems Foundations

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research, and designs are strongly oriented towards social applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety, and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft is comprised of eight Faculties, the assistant staff office, unique laboratories, research institutes, and schools.

Faculty
The Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) contributes to sustainable solutions for technical challenges in society by combining the insights from the humanities, social sciences and engineering. In view of the crucial role of the systems engineering discipline in TPM’s research and educational programs, the department aims at strengthening the section of Systems Engineering. In line with the established knowledge position of the section, a new chair (Systems and Simulation) was recently installed to cover the area of Simulation Modeling. In addition, however, the Faculty of TPM aims at securing a leading position in the emerging discipline of engineering systems design. Therefore, the Faculty has an opening for the chair of “Engineering Systems Foundations”.

The core research assignment of this Chair will be to establish an explicit integrated system perspective to frame the dialogue between the complex social systems and the complex physical systems perspectives, which are both applied in TPM research and educational programmes. The Chair will be the focal point of theoretical systems explorations and codification of the methodology for design and management of socio-technical systems. The Chair will lead the Systems Engineering section.

Selection criteria
We seek a full professor who is willing to shoulder responsibility for a young group. In return, we will provide about 40% research time. The successful candidate should be a practical academic with a PhD degree. He or she:

is an inspiring and competent research leader, with ample experience in initiating and coordinating large research projects;
has proven experience as an independent and productive researcher, which is demonstrated through papers published in refereed scientific journals relevant to the research area of design and management of complex socio-technical systems;
has contributed to the field of complex systems theory and/or engineering systems design;
has proven research experience and/or demonstrated affinity with the integrated socio-technical systems approach of TPM faculty;
has a multidisciplinary research perspective and a track record in multidisciplinary research collaboration;
is well embedded in the international systems engineering scientific community, and especially in the scientific communities of engineering systems, complexity research, complex evolving systems, and system-of-systems engineering;
is an excellent communicator, able to communicate research results to the professional community as well as to the general public;
is an excellent teacher who inspires undergraduate students and PhD students alike, and has ample experience in supervising PhD research projects;
is a competent section leader who inspires the section’s research crew, and has adequate personnel, organisational, and financial management experience;
has ample contacts in relevant circles of public policy makers and private business leaders and proven experience in acquiring external funding.

Terms of employment
The University offers an excellent remuneration package based on the Dutch Universities’ Collective Agreement. The salary for the position is based on the salary scale for professor A/B, with a maximum of € 6,760 / 8,161 per month gross for a full-time appointment and depending on experience. Duration of professorship: tenured position.

Applications
Please send your CV, publication list, and letter of application, referring to: No. 06.023, to Peter Kuip, P&O Manager, Delft University of Technology, Faculty of TPM, Jaffalaan 5, 2628 BX Delft, the Netherlands, e-mail p.l.j.kuip@.tudelft.nl (preferably by e-mail).

The selection committee also welcomes suggestions of names for possible candidates (with full addresses, including e-mail addresses).

For more information about the job and the procedure you can visit our
website: www.vacaTUresinDelft.nl or you may contact the chairman of the selection committee, Prof. M.P.C. Weijnen.

Posted on this site August 24, 2006

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Cornell University
Assistant or Associate Professor of Science & Technology Studies

Cornell University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Science and Technology Studies
306 Rockefeller Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 607.255.3810
Fax: 607.255.6044
http://www.sts.cornell.edu

The Department of Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University is seeking to fill a professorial position at either the tenure-track or associate level. Although the area of specialization within Science & Technology Studies is open, candidates with an interest in any of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

Non-Western science, technology and medicine
Environment
Medicine
Politics of science and technology

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and have a strong record of research and publication in Science & Technology Studies. Successful applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to play an active role in the Department’s graduate training program.

Candidates should submit: (a) a letter of application explaining the relation of their research and teaching interests to this position; (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) sample syllabi for undergraduate and graduate courses; (d) a sample of written work, such as an article or chapter; and (e) three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Department. Application materials should be submitted to:

Professor Ronald Kline
Chair, Department of Science & Technology Studies
306 Rockefeller Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2006 until the position is filled. For further information, please contact the Department at 607.255.3810 or visit http://www.sts.cornell.edu. Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Posted on this site August 18, 2006

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Southern Methodist University
Department of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems Faculty Position in Systems Engineering

The SMU School of Engineering invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position (rank open) from candidates with expertise in systems engineering (SE). Particular areas of interest include system of systems design and development, systems design and analysis, SE integration and test, and SE leadership. Relevant industry experience is desirable, but not required. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in systems engineering or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and build a strong research program through funding from government agencies and/or industry.

SMU’s Systems Engineering Program (SEP) was established in 1994 and has grown to become one of the largest graduate programs in the School of Engineering—a result of significant interest from the DoD and the local defense industry. On-going SEP development activities are supported by an Industry and Government Development team with representatives from Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Texas Instruments, Bell Helicopter, L3 Communications, NASA, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy. Specific information about this highly successful system engineering program can be found at engr.smu.edu/emis/sys.

Interested and qualified individuals should send a curriculum vita, including a one-page statement of research interests and accomplishments to: Professor Jeff Kennington, Search Committee Chair, Department of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems, SMU P.O. Box 750123, Dallas, TX 75275-0123 or via email: jlk "at" engr.smu.edu.

The target appointment date is the fall semester, 2007. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked by December 15, 2006 but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Posted on this site August 10, 2006

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Delft University of Technology
Junior Faculty Position
Department of Technology, Policy and Management

Delft University of Technology is the largest and oldest technological university in The Netherlands. The faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) concentrates on research and teaching at the interface of technology and the social sciences. The faculty offers a B Sc and a M Sc programme in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management; a M SC in Engineering and Policy Analysis, and a M Sc in Management of Technology. Faculty research is organised into a number of research programmes, including a programme on Multi-Actor Systems, and a programme on Design and Management of Infrastructures. The faculty core mission is to contribute, through research and education, to the resolution of complex problems in which technological and social complexity cannot be dealt with separately. The field of (public) infrastructures provides a core area of attention.

The Policy Analysis section is part of the TPM Faculty. The research and teaching activities of the section focus on the support of decision-making processes that involve multiple actors with (partially) opposing interests, in which technology plays an important role. Areas of application are Water Management, Land Use, Energy, and Transport, among others. The Policy Analysis section focuses on development, application and evaluation of working procedures, methods and techniques to support these processes. While we find inspiration in traditional policy analysis rooted in systems analysis and operations research, a major ambition of our research is adapt and extend traditional methods, and develop new ones, suitable for multi-actor contexts, taking account of the lessons of the policy sciences. Current research themes include dealing with uncertainties, methods for actor- and network-analysis, and designing policy analytical support. The research conducted by the section is part of the faculty research program, Multi-Actor Systems.

There is a vacancy in the Policy Analysis section for a:

Assistant Professor (M/F) (1,0fte)

The position:
Your duties include both teaching and conducting research in the area of policy analysis. You contribute to the ongoing research into one or more of the focus areas of the section: the design of policy analytical support, development and evaluation of actor and network analysis methods, and dealing with uncertainties, and publish articles on these subjects in international scientific journals. Depending on your experience, we also expect contributions to the acquisition of externally funded research projects and to the supervision of junior researchers.

Your background:
You have a strong analytical and preferably quantitative background and orientation. You have a PhD degree and preferably have experience with teaching at the university level in the area of policy analysis or a directly related field. You have experience in publishing internationally and with setting up independent research. You have the ambition to further develop academically and you possess the broad-mindedness needed to look across disciplinary boundaries. You are creative and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are fluent in spoken and written English.

We offer:
A position that gives you the opportunity to further develop your academic career. We are currently offering an initial temporary contract for one year, with the prospect of converting this into a permanent contract based on good performance. The salary is based on scale 11 (between € 2,976 and € 4,075) or scale 12 (between € 3,607 and € 4,631), depending on your qualifications and experience. Salary and other employment benefits are based on the CAO for Dutch Universities.

Information and application
For information about what this position entails, contact Professor W.A.H. Thissen, telephone +31 15 2786607 (w.a.h.thissen@tbm.tudelft.nl). For information about the application procedure, contact Mirjam Koning, tel. +31 15 2783651 (m.e.koning@tbm.tudelft.nl).

More information about the Policy Analysis section is available on the following website: www.tbm.tudelft.nl.

Please send your letter of application and curriculum vitae to:

Delft University of Technology
TPM Faculty, Human Resource Management Bureau
attn: Mrs. M. Koning
P.O. box 5015
2600 GA Delft
The Netherlands
ref.: TBM06.013

Posted on this site May 1, 2006

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The Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering
Faculty Position Announcement
Department of Geography & Environmental Engineering

Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Environmental Systems/Policy. The Johns Hopkins University Department of Geography & Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position in systems analysis/operations research/mathematics with application to environmental science, engineering and policy. The department is concerned with understanding the nature and dynamics of ecosystems, engineered systems, and societies, and the design of strategies and technologies to address pressing environmental problems. The successful candidate would participate in the department’s undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering and its interdisciplinary graduate programs, especially the program in Systems Analysis & Economics for Public Decision Making. The systems area is one of several areas in which the
department plans additional appointments.

Candidates should have a doctorate in engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, quantitative policy analysis, or other appropriate discipline. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in the theory and use of systems analysis, and is expected to develop a strong, internationally recognized research program in their area of interest. Systems methods can include optimization, scientific computation, simulation, control, decision analysis, and statistics. The Department is multidisciplinary, and especially encourages applicants who appreciate the necessity of collaborative research to solve environmental problems. Candidates who have experience in multidisciplinary teams, especially on engineering efforts, are preferred.

Preference will be given to appointments at the assistant professor level, although outstanding candidates of other ranks are encouraged to apply. Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a one to two-page summary of research and teaching interests, relevant papers and publications, and names of three references in a single pdf file to dogee "at" jhu.edu. For full consideration, applications should be submitted before January 15, 2006. The Whiting School of Engineering is committed to building a diverse educational environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Johns Hopkins University is an EEO/AA employer.

Posted on this site December 2, 2005

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Faculty Position Announcement
Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering

The College of Engineering of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is establishing a new Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering as a result of a merger of its Department of General Engineering and its Industrial Engineering Program. Applications for full-time faculty appointments are invited in all areas of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, including, but not limited to, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Services, and Financial Engineering. Applications are sought at all ranks. Well-qualified candidates of international stature will also be considered for possible college-wide chaired professorships. Applications from candidates at mid-career level with an emerging strong research track record are also encouraged. Applicants for positions at the assistant professor level must have an earned Ph.D., outstanding academic credentials, and an ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Successful candidates will be expected to initiate and carry out independent research and to perform their academic duties associated with the degree programs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Preferred starting date is August 16, 2006, but is negotiable. All candidates should include in the package of application a statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, a publication list, and names of at least four references. Candidates for the rank of assistant professor should also include their dissertation abstract. Applications must be received by January 15, 2006 to receive full consideration.

Applications should be sent to:

Professor P. R. Kumar, Chair
Search Committee
University of Illinois, CSL
1308 W. Main St
Urbana, IL 61801
phone: 217.333.7476

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted on this site November 29, 2005

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Johns Hopkins University
Faculty Position Announcement
Environmental Systems/Policy
Whiting School of Engineering
Department of Geography & Environmental Engineering

Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Environmental Systems/Policy. The Johns Hopkins University Department of Geography & Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position in systems analysis/operations research/mathematics with application to environmental science, engineering and policy. The department is concerned with understanding the nature and dynamics of ecosystems, engineered systems, and societies, and the design of strategies and technologies to address pressing environmental problems. The successful candidate would participate in the departmentís undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering and its interdisciplinary graduate programs, especially the program in Systems Analysis & Economics for Public Decision Making. The systems area is one of several areas in which the department plans additional appointments.

Candidates should have a doctorate in engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, quantitative policy analysis, or other appropriate discipline. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in the theory and use of systems analysis, and is expected to develop a strong, internationally recognized research program in their area of interest. Systems methods can include optimization, scientific computation, simulation, control, decision analysis, and statistics. The Department is multidisciplinary, and especially encourages applicants who appreciate the necessity of collaborative research to solve environmental problems. Candidates who have experience in multidisciplinary teams, especially on engineering efforts, are preferred.

Preference will be given to appointments at the assistant professor level, although outstanding candidates of other ranks are encouraged to apply. Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a one to two-page summary of research and teaching interests, relevant papers and publications, and names of three references in a single pdf file to dogee "at" jhu.edu. For full consideration, applications should be submitted before January 15, 2006. The Whiting School of Engineering is committed to building a diverse educational environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an EEO/AA employer.

Posted on this site November 18, 2005

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Full-Time Faculty Appointments in all areas of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering

Applications must be received by January 15, 2006 to receive full consideration. Applications should be sent to:

Professor P. R. Kumar, Chair
Search Committee
University of Illinois
CSL, 1308 W. Main Street
Urbana, IL 61801
phone: 217.333.7476

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted on this site November 8, 2005

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Tenure Track Positions at all Levels
Department of Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks qualified applicants for several tenure-track openings at the assistant/associate/full professor levels. These positions will be responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and for undertaking research in one or more of the following areas: information technology, bioinformatics, statistics, decision sciences, computational optimization, and related applications. Depending on rank, a strong record of sponsored research is required and professional experience is desirable.

Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems is one of seven departments within the School of Engineering. The department is involved in teaching within the Core Engineering program and in undertaking sponsored research within the School of Engineering and throughout the Institute. The department annually awards approximately 50 Industrial and Management Engineering bachelor degrees and is responsible for some 60 masters and doctoral students.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is the nation’s oldest technological university. With an undergraduate and graduate population of 6,500 students, Rensselaer is a co-educational, non-sectarian university and multicultural university located in New York State’s Capital District, a thriving metropolitan area within 200 miles of New York, Boston and Montreal.

Interested individuals should send resume and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:

Professor Daniel Berg
Search Committee Chair
Department of Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590.
fax: 518.276.8227
e mail: bergd "at" rpi.edu

Posted on this site November 4, 2005

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Faculty Position in Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering Department

The Systems Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in Fall 2006. The department, housed within the Donaghey College of Information Science and Systems Engineering, consists of nine full-time and one jointly-appointed faculty members and offers a BS degree in Systems Engineering with four options: Computer Systems, Telecommunications Systems, Electrical Systems, and Mechanical Systems. A graduate certificate program in systems engineering will be offered starting Fall 2006. MS and Ph.D. degrees are offered under a college-wide program by the Department of Applied Science, which includes Engineering Science and Systems, Applied Computing, Computational Science, and other emphasis areas. The Systems Engineering program was accredited by ABET in 2004.

Since its inception in 1999, the department is experiencing an exciting growth phase. Freshmen enrollment has been increasing and has more than tripled this year in comparison to last year. The College received an endowment of $6 million dollars from the Trinity Foundation to start and grow two new options – mechanical and electrical engineering options. Plans and funding are in place to develop a new state-of-the-art MEMS laboratory. The college is in the process of setting up a multimillion dollar nanotechnology facility funded by the State of Arkansas.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or completion of all Ph.D. requirements before employment commences) in systems engineering or a related discipline. Applications from candidates in all disciplines of Systems Engineering are welcome, with possible research focus and teaching interest in the areas of complex systems, systems engineering standards and architecture, and systems management and integration.

UALR offers competitive salaries and a professional environment. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications with cover letter, detailed vita, list of five references, statement of teaching interests, and statement of research interests for the position should be sent to:

Dr. Rama N. Reddy
Faculty Search Committee Chair
Department of Systems Engineering
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204-1099
Phone: 501.569.8132
email: rnreddy "at" ualr.edu
http//SYEN.UALR.EDU

UALR is a comprehensive urban university serving a diverse student body of more than 11,000 students. It is the second largest university in the University of Arkansas system and is located on a beautiful 150-acre campus a few miles from downtown Little Rock, which is Arkansas’s capital as well as its geographic, cultural, and economic center. Little Rock is the home of Fortune 500 knowledge-based and high-tech industries such as Acxiom and Alltel. Little Rock also has a thriving music, art, and theatre culture. Outdoor and recreational activities abound in nearby Hot Springs National Park, Buffalo National River, and numerous other locations of historic and cultural significance.

UALR is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Posted on this site November 4, 2005

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering
In the Systems Engineering Department

The Systems Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering beginning in Fall 2006. The department, housed within the Donaghey College of Information Science and Systems Engineering, consists of nine full-time and one jointly-appointed faculty members and offers a BS degree in Systems Engineering with four options: Computer Systems, Telecommunications Systems, Electrical Systems, and Mechanical Systems. A graduate certificate program in systems engineering will be offered starting Fall 2006. MS and Ph.D. degrees are offered under a college-wide program by the Department of Applied Science, which includes Engineering Science and Systems, Applied Computing, Computational Science, and other emphasis areas. The Systems Engineering program was accredited by ABET in 2004.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or completion of all Ph.D. requirements before employment commences) in mechanical engineering. Applications from candidates with specialization in all disciplines of mechanical engineering are welcome, preferably with a research focus and a teaching interest in the areas of materials science, solid mechanics, MEMS, or nanotechnology. Candidates with experience will be considered for a senior level faculty position in the department.

Dr. Rama N. Reddy
Faculty Search Committee Chair
Department of Systems Engineering
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204-1099
Phone: 501.569.8132
email: rnreddy "at" ualr.edu
http//SYEN.UALR.EDU

Posted on this site November 4, 2005

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Naval Postgraduate School
Chair, Department of Systems Engineering

The Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), seeks qualified applicants for the position of Chair, Department of Systems Engineering.

The Department of Systems Engineering was established at NPS in July, 2002, in response to the growing need for military officers and DoD civilians capable of responding to current and future interdisciplinary, joint issues that challenge today’s defense community. The department currently has 60 resident and 200 non-resident graduate students, with strong growth forecast for the near future.

NPS is a graduate institution that teaches students from the military services, federal civilian employees, and officers from allied nations. NPS strengths include a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education; graduate research in support of national defense and security issues; and close links between research and student education. NPS also promotes and rewards innovative, entrepreneurial initiatives that enhance graduate education while supporting national defense.

The SE Department seeks a strong, visionary leader who understands the need for and roles of systems engineers to address the challenges, complexities and mandates for change characteristic of today’s defense environment. The ideal candidate will have strong academic and professional qualifications in systems engineering, or a related discipline, as well as proven leadership abilities in an academic environment. Demonstrated teaching experience, an active research agenda, and practical experience in applying the principles of systems engineering to Navy and defense community problems are also important qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a record that supports an appointment with tenure at the rank of full professor.

The successful candidate will be expected to build the faculty, shape the curricula and oversee the education of students in this new department in concert with the missions of the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and NPS. The successful candidate will also be expected to create and sustain partnerships and collaborative relationships with external DoD stakeholders to assure that the new department and its curricula remain relevant and responsive to today’s changing external environments.

Applications should consist of a letter summarizing candidate qualifications, a curriculum vita, at least 3 letters of recommendation, plus a recent publication or other current written work in systems engineering or a related technical field.

Consideration of applications will begin February 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment will begin as early as August, 2006. Compensation is competitive and will depend upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

CONTACT:
Dr. Dave Olwell
777 Dyer Road (SE/OL)
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943
fax: 831.656.3129
email: dholwell "at" nps.navy.mil

NPS is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted on this site November 4, 2005

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Naval Postgraduate School
The Department of Systems Engineering

The Department of Systems Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), seeks applicants for four full-time faculty tenure-track and non-tenure track positions. Positions at the rank of full professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and senior lecturer are available. These positions are to be filled as early as January 2006. Faculty will develop and teach graduate courses in systems engineering, and perform research in systems engineering and its applications.

NPS is a graduate institution located in Monterey, California, that teaches students from the military services, federal civilian employees, and officers from allied nations. A significant portion of the systems engineering students are non-resident.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in systems engineering, excellent teaching experience, an active research agenda, and practical experience in applying systems engineering methods to Navy and defense community problems. Experience with naval sensor systems, naval weapon systems, or land combat systems is especially desired. Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral program with an excellent record of teaching or demonstrated research capability will be considered. Applicants with a (1) Ph.D. in a related field or (2) a Master’s Degree plus significant systems engineering experience will also be considered. We are primarily seeking tenure-track candidates, but will consider non-tenure track applications as well. The level of faculty appointment and compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Applications should consist of a letter summarizing candidate qualifications, a curriculum vita, at least 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent publication or other current evidence of scholarly work.

Consideration of applications will begin November 1, 2005 and will continue until positions are filled.

CONTACT:
Dr. Dave Olwell, Chair
Department of Systems Engineering (Code SE/OL)
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943-5103
fax: 831.656.3129
email: dholwell "at" nps.edu

NPS is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. U.S. citizenship is required for award of tenure.

Posted on this site November 4, 2005

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George Mason University
Faculty Position Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research

The School of Information Technology and Engineering at George Mason University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Systems Engineering and Operations Research Department, in the area of biodefense. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level but exceptional candidates at the associate professor will be considered. Candidates must show demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching ability and outstanding research potential. Research areas may include modeling and analysis for biodefense operations, and logistics, emergency responses to biological attacks, optimal quarantine and vaccination policies, surveillance of biological threats, information fusion, or integration of biodefense systems. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in operations research, systems or industrial engineering, or related fields of study, or be within completion of such a degree at the time of initial appointment in Fall 2006. Candidates with a Ph.D. in biomedical, or chemical engineering, with a strong background in operations research or systems engineering will also be considered. Teaching duties will extend across undergraduate, masters and doctoral courses in systems engineering and operations research.

George Mason University is uniquely placed in the center of the thriving technological community of Northern Virginia, in close proximity to a number of Federal funding agencies. Located only minutes from Washington D.C., Mason provides unparalleled opportunities in research as well as strong alliances with business, industry, and government.

The faculty of the Systems Engineering and Operations Research Department maintains an outstanding reputation in a variety of research areas. The Department offers a BS degree in Systems Engineering, MS degrees in Systems Engineering and in Operations Research, and a Ph.D. program. Further information about the department can be found on its web site at www.seor.gmu.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Andrew Loerch, SEOR Search Committee Chair at aloerch "at" gmu.edu.

Interested individuals should submit a CV and letter of intent (including statements of research and teaching interests and accomplishments), and names and contacts of three references via e-work at http://jobs.gmu.edu. Click on Search Postings and enter Position Number F8742z. You may also access this by pasting jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69033 in the address line of your Internet browser. There, you will find an “Applicant Help Faculty” icon that provides details and answers to questions about the application process. Review of applications will begin in early December 2005, and will continue until the position is filled. George Mason is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted on this site November 4, 2005

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Stanford University
Department of Management Science and Engineering
Faculty Opening

The Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). We are seeking applicants in either one of three broad areas of the department, with a definite emphasis on engineering:

Public policy analysis based on quantitative methods (systems analysis, optimization, etc.)
Decision analysis, risk analysis, probability, stochastic processes
Complex systems, systems analysis, optimization

Further information about MS&E can be found at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/MSandE/. Higher priority will be given to the overall innovation, impact, and promise of the candidate’s work than to any specific area.

An earned Ph.D., evidence of the ability to pursue a research program, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate levels and to build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, any completed research papers, an official graduate transcript (if available(, and the names of at least four references. Candidates are requested to ask references to send their letters directly to our search committee. The letters should be sent in as soon as possible, but no later than the application deadline. All materials should be sent to:

Search Committee Chair
Department of Management Science and Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-4026

Or via electronic mail to msande-search@lists.Stanford.edu.

The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2005, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by that date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until January 31, 2006. The position starts in Autumn 2006. Stanford University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Posted on this site October 14, 2005

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The Evergreen State College
Regular Faculty Position: Sustainability Studies - 06

The Evergreen State College seeks a broadly trained faculty member with academic training and demonstrated expertise in sustainability studies to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This full-time position involves planning and teaching team-taught, interdisciplinary programs with faculty members from a wide range of disciplines. Opportunities exist locally for collaboration with community organizations.

Numerous offerings from across the curriculum explore issues of sustainability from a variety of perspectives, and there is widespread faculty interest in sustainability. This position will help to strengthen current offerings as well as develop new ones in a liberal arts context.

The successful candidate will have a strong theoretical background in sustainability studies (e.g. systems perspective), and experience that demonstrates critical thinking about sustainability issues. In addition, the applicant will have a genuine curiosity, enthusiasm, and commitment for teaching and learning in an interdisciplinary environment. The applicant will have education and experience that demonstrates knowledge of both theory and practice in sustainable systems thinking in the built and/or natural environments and in the public and/or private sector. Also required is the ability to work effectively with students on writing, critical thinking, and the design and implementation of sustainability projects and studies.

In addition, candidates must have demonstrated expertise in a particular field where they have actively explored sustainability issues. Potential fields include, but are not limited to the following alphabetical list: anthropology, community development, design, ecology, energy studies, engineering and physical systems, environmental design, environmental and/or ecological economics, environmental and social justice, land-use planning, natural systems perturbations, organizational development and management, philosophy, technology innovation and management, transport systems, and urban and regional planning.

We strongly encourage candidates to apply who have demonstrated experience in teaching, have experience in pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies working with faculty from other disciplines and who have experience working with diverse and underserved populations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree with substantial experience in Sustainability Studies
College level teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a natural, or social science or other relevant field is strongly preferred.
Experience working with diverse populatinos, and traditionally underserved students and communities
Experience pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies working with faculty from other disciplines

To Apply, please submit the following information to our online application form.

Contact Information
Work Experience
Affirmative Action Information

Submit the following items as an attachment(s) with an email:

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of application
1-2 page statement on your understanding of the concept of sustainability, written to a broad liberal arts faculty audience
1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice
1-2 page statement of your multicultural experience and/or practice
Examples of work that demonstrate your expertise and involvement with community economic growth and/or social justice
Evaluations by students (if available)
Two to three current letters of reference from professional colleagues that speak to your teaching experience; in addition, letters from students are often useful. Letters of reference may be emailed or mailed directly to our faculty hiring office.

If you cannot send the above materials as email attachments, please mail them to the Faculty Hiring Office.

This is a Regular Faculty position, eligible for continuing appointment after two three-year renewable contract.

Review of complete applications begins January 5, 2006.

We will continue to accept application materials until finalists are selected.

The College reserves the right to extend searches or not offer positions advertised. All position offers are contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations in the hiring process by contacting the Faculty Hiring Coordinator. The Evergreen State College is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply for this Position | Faculty Hiring Process | Salary Range and Benefits

Posted on this site October 14, 2005

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University
Transportation Engineering Faculty Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University invites applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, specializing in analysis, planning, operations and management of transportation or other civil infrastructure network systems. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, large-scale network optimization, analysis and design; traffic operations and control; logistics, and information technology applications. Candidates will be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary research and education programs at Northwestern, in such units as the Transportation Center, the Institute on Complex Systems, the Institute for Sustainable Communities, and the Infrastructure Technology Institute.

Requirements for the position include an earned a Ph.D. in civil engineering, systems engineering, or a closely-related engineering discipline, and demonstrated potential for establishing a strong, externally-supported research program and for communicating and working effectively with undergraduate and graduate students.

Anyone attending the next meeting of INFORMS, please feel free to contact Pablo Durango-Cohen to arrange an informal meeting.

To apply, please send a CV, a statement of professional goals, up to three salient publications, and a list of three references to:

Faculty Search Committee
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208

Electronic responses may be sent to n-freely@northwestern.edu. Review of applications will continue until January 31, 2006, or until the position is filled.

Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status or other protected group status. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Prof. Frank S. Koppelman
Department of Civil Engineering
McCormick School of Engineering f-koppelman@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208-3109
Phone: 847-491-8794
Fax: 847-491-4011

Posted on this site October 6, 2005

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Southern Methodist University
Department of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems
Faculty Position in Systems Engineering

The SMU School of Engineering invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position (rank open) from candidates with expertise in systems engineering (SE). Particular areas of interest include risk analysis and management, systems integration, SE planning and management, SE design and analysis, and SE tools. Relevant industry experience is desirable, but not required. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in systems engineering or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and build a strong research program through funding from government agencies and/or industry.

SMU is a private university dedicated to academic excellence. Located in Dallas, Texas, SMU maintains a moderate size of about 10,000 students. The Department of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems (EMIS) resides within the School of Engineering. It presents a balanced program of research and education at all levels, and offers BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees. Additional information about the EMIS department is provided at engr.smu.edu/emis. Due to major interest from the DoD and the local defense industry, student enrollment in the MSSE program is one of the largest in the School of Engineering. The SE programs' numerous activities are supported by an Advisory Council with representatives from Texas Instruments, Raytheon, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Sandia National Labs, EDS, and NASA. Specific information about the highly successful program in system engineering can be found at engr.smu.edu/emis/sys. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU, please see: www.smu.edu.

The target appointment date is the fall semester, 2006. The committee will begin its review of the applications on or about December 15, 2005. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked by December 15, 2005 but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Posted on this site June 22, 2005

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Old Dominion University
Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Endowed Systems of Systems Faculty Position

Old Dominion University seeks exceptional candidates for a position at the Full Professor level in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, with emphasis in System of Systems Engineering.

Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology has created the National Centers for Systems of Systems Engineering with the mission to lead and facilitate the research and collaboration of industrial, academic, and government professionals to effectively engineer complex integrated systems of systems necessary to meet national priorities. The Engineering Management and Systems Engineering department has a history of a strong research program in system of systems engineering, and is committed to excellence and leadership in this field. We are seeking an individual with a demonstrated international reputation for research excellence and an upward trajectory in their career path. There are significant expectations for development of a self-established, externally-funded program of research, scholarly activity, and teaching/mentoring at the graduate level.

The successful candidate will have a dossier that is commensurate with a tenured, full professorship and must have an earned Ph.D. in systems engineering, engineering, sciences or other related discipline. Integration of an active research program in support of the National Centers for Systems of Systems Engineering directions and graduate systems engineering courses are expected. Government and/or industry experience in complex systems engineering is desired.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Position is contingent upon final budget approval. Old Dominion University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume and three references to:
Professor Resit Unal
Chair, Department of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
Room 241 Kaufman Hall
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529

Posted on this site March 6, 2005

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The Department of Systems Engineering
The Naval Postgraduate School

The Department of Systems Engineering, The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), seeks applicants for several full-time faculty tenure-track and non-tenure track positions. Positions at the rank of full professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and senior lecturer are available. NPS is a graduate institution that teaches students from the military services, federal civilian employees, and officers from allied nations. A significant portion of the systems engineering students are non-resident.

These positions are to be filled as early as August 2005. Faculty will develop and teach graduate courses in systems engineering, and perform research in systems engineering and its applications. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in systems engineering, excellent teaching experience, an active research agenda, and practical experience in applying systems engineering methods to Navy and defense community problems. Experience with naval sensor systems, naval weapon systems, or land combat systems is especially desired. Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral program with an excellent record of teaching or demonstrated research capability will be considered. Applicants with a (1) Ph.D. in a related field or (2) a Master’s Degree plus significant systems engineering experience will also be considered. We are primarily seeking tenure-track candidates, but will consider non-tenure track applications as well. The level of faculty appointment and compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Consideration of applications will begin March 1, 2005 and will continue until positions are filled.

CONTACT:
Dr. Dave Olwell, Chair, Department of Systems Engineering (Code SE/OL), Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943-5103 (fax: 831-656-3129; e-mail: dholwell@nps.edu). NPS is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. U.S. citizenship is required for award of tenure.

Posted on this site February 7, 2005

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Binghamton University – State University of New York
Senior Faculty Position in Systems Science

The Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science of Binghamton University invites applications for a senior faculty position in the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering. A candidate is sought for teaching and research in the area of systems science. Along with an earned doctorate, the candidate should have a background in classical systems theory and soft computing, as well as competency in some of the newly developing areas of systems science such as chaotic systems, cellular automata, self-organizing systems, intelligent systems, and complexity theory. The candidate is expected to have demonstrated leadership in Systems Science and an ability to sustain an externally funded research program. An established academic background that demonstrates research excellence and teaching ability is essential.

Nominations or applications, each including a letter of nomination/application, resume and names of at least three references should be sent to:

Distinguished Professor Hari Srihari
Chairman, Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
T. J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
Binghamton University
Binghamton, New York 13902-6000

Review will begin after February 21, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.

The State University of New York at Binghamton – Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted on this site February 1, 2005

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

The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for three faculty positions beginning September, 2005.

We are seeking outstanding candidates in the following areas:

Associate/Full Professor in Production, Distribution, and Logistics Systems
Associate/Full Professor in Simulation/Stochastic Modeling
Assistant/Associate Professor in Quality Engineering

Candidates must demonstrate research excellence and evidence of teaching potential and must have a Ph.D. or (for those seeking an Assistant Professorship) be Ph.D. candidates close to completion. Experience related to manufacturing or service operations is desirable. Senior candidates are expected to provide organizational and research leadership, develop sources
external funding, build relationships with industry, and interact substantively with faculty colleagues.

Candidates should provide (i) a current C.V., (ii) a list of references, and one page summary statements describing: (iii) qualifications for this position; (iv) career teaching plans; and (v) research plans. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2004, but the positions will remain open and applications will continue to be reviewed until appointments are made.

Send inquiries and responses to:

Professor Lawrence M. Seiford, Chair
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.

Posted on this site December 17, 2004

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Environmental Science and Public Policy Research Institute
Job Announcement: Energy Policy Fellow
A joint appointment of Boise State University and the DOE National Laboratories in Idaho

The Environmental Science and Public Policy Research Institute (ESPRI) at Boise State University and the DOE National Laboratories in Idaho (Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory-West) are, in partnership, seeking qualified candidates for an opportunity in energy policy analysis.

Pursuit of a growing number of energy alternatives presents the nation and the State of Idaho with many technology leadership opportunities and accompanying energy-policy issues. The DOE National Laboratories and Boise State University are working together to provide the technological and policy information that will be needed by decision-makers in Idaho, the region, and the nation.

Job Responsibilities
The energy policy fellow will examine the drivers, the barriers, and the implications of many facets of energy resources, production, and use. Areas of focus may include environmental, resource availability and sustainability, national security, economic, societal, and technological issues. The energy policy fellow will serve as a liaison between Boise State and the laboratories creating new opportunities for contacts and collaboration.

Reporting Structure and Funding
The energy policy fellow position is a joint appointment between Boise State University and the National Laboratories. The energy policy fellow will be an employee of Boise State University, be located in Boise, and report directly to the ESPRI Executive Director. The ESPRI Executive Director shall consult with the national laboratories on performance measures and evaluation.
This position will be funded for a total of 27 months over a three-year period with support ramping down as the fellow's research program and sources of external funding ramp up. The position will funded 12 months - Year 1, 9 months - Year 2, and 6 months - Year 3.

Qualifications
Desired skills include:

Strong understanding and experience with the legal, political and scientific aspects of energy policy in the western United States.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and experience with project management.
Established relationships with federal and state agencies, elected officials, and energy policy organizations.
Knowledge of sustainability and renewable/alternative energy sources including nuclear and biomass.

Minimum qualifications:

Ph.D. in economics, finance, political science, international affairs, communications or related disciplines.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a energy-related field.
Ability to obtain an "L" Security Clearance within one year.
Computer literacy including spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint, and basic internet capability.
Ability to market program and raise funds externally through contracts and grant-writing.
Demonstrated experience working independently without requiring detailed management review of general work.
Knowledge of and experience with energy markets, consumption, production, transmission and market influences.
Knowledge of federal regulations and laws governing energy and energy security.
Ability to analyze complex data, to write professional papers, to speak publicly, and to travel frequently to Idaho Falls.
Must be able to build relationships across agencies and organizational boundaries.

For more information about this position, please contact Sarah Bigger, ESPRI Associate Director at 208-426-1009 or by email sarahbigger "at" boisestate.edu.

To apply, please send curriculum vitae or resume including three professional references to:
Sarah Bigger
Associate Director, Environmental Science and Public Policy Research Institute
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725-1535
Phone: 208-426-1009 Fax: 208-426-4061
sarahbigger "at" boisestate.edu

Deadline:
This posting will remain open until filled.

Boise State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans are encouraged to apply. Disabled veterans, war veterans and honorably discharged veterans who are residents of the state of Idaho will receive credit in accordance with Idaho State Law upon submission of documentation of meeting the criteria set forth by law. EEO/AA Employer.

Boise State University is an urban university located in the state capital and is the largest university in Idaho. Boise is one of the nation's fastest growing communities and is the cultural, business, medical, and governmental center for a metropolitan area of 400,000 people. Abundant recreational opportunities are only minutes away from campus in Idaho's mountains and wilderness areas.

Posted on this site December 7, 2004

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Air Force Institute of Technology
Faculty Positions
Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton OH

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics seeks applicants for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in Systems Engineering. Candidates of all academic ranks will be considered for the position, and the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) educates officers, enlisted, and civilians from all branches of the US military, international officers, and civilians not associated with the Department of Defense. The Systems Engineering program is currently in a period of unprecedented growth, and now has 50-70 degree seeking students starting annually. AFIT recently established the AF Center for Systems Engineering and, and faculty associated with academic programs in Systems Engineering will have opportunities to interact with a wide array of practitioners from across the AF.

The Systems Engineering program is offered through the Graduate School of Engineering and Management at AFIT. The program is interdisciplinary and while administered through the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics is designed and delivered by a Systems Engineering Academic Group consisting of faculty from Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering Management. AFIT has over 135 graduate faculty in six academic departments and has over 900 full-time students enrolled in a wide range of defense focused MS and Ph.D. programs. The School has state-of-the-art computer and experimental laboratories including a recently completed $7M laboratory expansion. Please visit our web sites for more information at www.afit.edu and cse.afit.edu.

AFIT is federal institution within the Air Force and is co-located with the headquarters of the Air Force Materiel Command, the Aeronautical Systems Center, the headquarters of the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. This location provides an ideal collaborative environment between AFIT faculty and students and these AF organizations. AFIT is also has extensive interaction with other universities and is a founding member of the Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute.

In addition to an earned Ph.D. in an appropriate engineering discipline, the candidate should have a demonstrated or a potential ability in teaching at the graduate level, conducting independent research, and obtaining research funding. Furthermore, the candidate should have a strong background in one or more aspects of systems engineering, to include system architecture; system design of aircraft; spacecraft, missile or C4ISR systems; human systems integration; and reliability and maintainability. U.S. citizenship is required. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references with contact information to:

Dr. Brad S. Liebst
Professor and Head
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Air Force Institute of Technology
AFIT/ENY
2950 Hobson Way
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765
Phone: 937.255.3069
E mail: Bradley.Liebst "at" afit.edu

The Air Force Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Posted on this site December 6, 2004

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Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Graduate Program in Systems Engineering, Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Graduate Program in Systems Engineering at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL) is seeking candidates for one or more tenure-track faculty positions. The program offers MSc and Ph.D. degrees in systems engineering with area of concentration in operations research.

The applicants must have a Ph.D. in operations research, management science, industrial/systems engineering, applied probability, computer science, or a related area. The search is open to all areas of specialization. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in one or more of the following research areas: heuristic search (tabu search, scatter search, grasp, etc.), decision-making stochastic systems (queueing, simulation, applied probability), supply chain management, revenue management, large-scale system optimization, or stochastic optimization; or the following application areas: natural resources (electricity, natural gas, oil, water systems), logistics and transportation, service industry, or manufacturing systems.

Although fluency in Spanish is preferred, English is an accepted alternate choice. Successful applicants may start the appointment on January or August 2005. Duties include mainly teaching two courses per year at the graduate level, thesis supervision of graduate students, and high-quality research. The program offers a wide opportunity for research and/or industrial R+D or consulting activities. The salary and benefits package is very attractive for Mexican standards.

UANL is located in San Nicolas de los Garza, in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, the third largest city in Mexico, with a population of over 3 million, a high concentration of artistic, cultural, and sporting events, a growing industry in many of its facets, and a two-hour drive from the border with Texas.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter describing briefly professional achievements and previous research work, and your expected contribution to the program; (2) full CV highlighting professional experience, research interests, publication record, computer skills, and degree of fluency in Spanish; and (3) three letters of recommendation (Spanish or English); addressed to Dr. Roger Z. Rios at the address below. It is strongly encouraged one of these letters comes from the Ph.D. thesis supervisor. Electronic submission of items (1) and (2) is encouraged.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Rios:

Dr. Roger Z. Rios UANL
Profesor Posgrado en Ing. de Sistemas
Off: +52(81) 1052-3328 AP 111 - F, Cd. Universitaria
Fax: +52(81) 1052-3321 San Nicolas de los Garza, NL
roger "at" uanl.mx MEXICO 66450
roger "at" yalma.fime.uanl.mx yalma.fime.uanl.mx/~roger/

Posted on this site December 1, 2004

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Delft University of Technology
Research opportunity: The modeling and design of socio-technical systems.

Postdoc Research Fellowship

Research profile
The postdoc will do research on two closely related projects, one on the modeling and conceptual analysis of, the other on the design of, socio-technical systems. Socio-technical systems are large-scale, complex systems, conceived as engineering systems, with essential hardware elements, but depending for their proper functioning equally essentially on the actions of intentional agents and the presence of social elements such as institutional arrangements, rules, etc. The research project focuses on the implications of the increasing importance of socio-technical systems for engineering design. It addresses questions as to what extent and in what way and for what design purposes intentional and social elements must be incorporated into the system, and how success criteria for such systems must be defined.

The projects are part of the multi-disciplinary research program Next Generation Infrastructures, in which several universities, government agencies and business firms collaborate. Detailed descriptions of the two research projects can be found at the following URLs of the NGI website:
http://www.nginfra.nl/index.php?id=61
http://www.nginfra.nl/index.php?id=92

Candidate profile
Candidates with a background in science and/or engineering who have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering science, in philosophy, or in a relevant social science are invited to apply.

We offer a 0.9 fte position for four years in a challenging multidisciplinary research environment. Salary and benefits will be based on scale 10, with a maximum of 3453 euro a month, according to the CAO of Dutch Universities. The position is to be filled as soon as possible, preferably starting in February, 2005.

For all your questions:
Dr. Maarten Franssen
associate professor, section of Philosophy
Faculty of TPM
Delft University of Technology
P.O. Box 5015
2628 GA Delft, The Netherlands
tel. +31-15-2785795
email m.p.m.franssen "at" tbm.tudelft.nl

How to apply:
Candidates are invited to apply by December 15th, 2004 at the latest.
Send your application and cv to:
Mr. Pieter de Bildt-Gerhardt
Dept. of Human Resource
Faculty of TPM
Delft University of Technology
P.O. Box 5015
2628 GA Delft, The Netherlands
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Posted on this site November 29, 2004

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George Mason University
Systems Engineering Faculty Position Available

The School of Information Technology and Engineering at George Mason University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Systems Engineering in the Systems Engineering and Operations Research Department. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must show demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching ability and outstanding research potential. Research areas of interest include systems integration, decision analysis, systems architecture, and modeling; with application in a variety of areas such as homeland security, C41SR, transportation, and logistics. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field of study, or be within completion of such a degree at the time of initial appointment in Fall 2005. Teaching duties will extend across undergraduate, masters and doctoral courses in systems engineering.

George Mason University is uniquely placed in the center of the thriving technological community of northern Virginia, in close proximity to a number of Federal funding agencies. Located only minutes from Washington D.C., Mason provides unparalleled opportunities in research as well as strong alliances with business, industry, and government.

The faculty of the Systems Engineering and Operations Research Department maintains an outstanding reputation in a variety of research areas. The Department offers as BS degree in Systems Engineering, MS degree in Systems Engineering and in Operations Research, and a Ph.D. program. Further information about the department can be found on its web site at www.seor.gmu.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Andrew P. Sage, Chair SEOR Search Committee, at asage "at" gmu.edu. Interested individuals should submit a CV and letter of intent (including statements of research and teaching interests and accomplishments), and names and contacts of three references via e-work at http://jobs/gmu.edu. Please enter Position Number F8611Z. You may access this directly by pasting jobs.gmu/applications/Center?quickFind=67294 in the address line of your Internet browser. There, you will find an “Application Help Faculty” icon that provides detail and answers to questions about the application process. Review of applications will begin in early December 2004, and will continue until the position is filled. George Mason is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted on this site November 15, 2004

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Stanford University
Department of Management Science and Engineering
Faculty Openings

The Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford Universityinvites applications for two tenure-track faculty appointments at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). We are seeking applicants from all disciplines represented within our department, including decision and risk analysis, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information science and technology, optimization, public policy, production and operations management, probability, strategy, systems analysis, as well as work, technology and organizations; further information about MS&E can be found at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/MSandE/. Higher priority will be given to the overall innovation, impact, and promise of the candidate's work than to any specific area.

An earned Ph.D., evidence of the ability to pursue a research program, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching are required. Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, an official graduate transcript, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names of at least four references. Candidates are requested to ask references to send their letters directly to our search committee. The letters should be sent in as soon as possible, but no later than the application deadline. All materials should be sent to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-4026; or via electronic mail to msande-search@lists.stanford.edu.

The review of applications will begin on January 1, 2005, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by that date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until March 1, 2005. The positions start in Autumn 2005. Stanford University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Posted on this site October 29, 2004

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Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon
Post-Doctoral Researchers

Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon seeks POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS in the area of Technology Policy. Terms include a 3 year contract for Research Assistant (similar to Assistant Professor), Details are available at: http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/grants.asp.

Posted on this site October 10, 2004

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McMaster University
Tenured Professor in Engineering and Public Policy

The Faculty of Engineering of McMaster University is seeking an outstanding individual at the rank of Professor with tenure, who is nationally and internationally recognized for his/her exceptional record of excellence and accomplishment in research and teaching in the area of Engineering and Public Policy. The person appointed to this position will be expected to maintain highly visible leadership and mentoring roles in education and research related to engineering and public policy through the development of educational programs, research and government/industrial interactions.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D., and an undergraduate degree in engineering with extensive academic and practical experience at the interface of engineering and public policy. The successful candidate will become a member of one of the Engineering departments and will play a key leadership role in McMaster’s new Centre for Engineering and Public Policy, which will be situated within the newly developed McMaster School of Engineering Practice. The Faculty has a long standing undergraduate program, Engineering and Society, and is planning a masters degree that will prepare students for careers in engineering fields with public policy implications. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in both graduate and undergraduate programs and to develop a strong research program.

Applicants should send a letter of application, full CV including a list of publications, statement of teaching and research interests, a selection of research publications, and the names of at least three references (with postal and email addresses). Registration, or eligibility for registration, by Professional Engineers Ontario will be considered an asset. Please send the application materials to the attention of Dr. M. Elbestawi, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L7. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

More information about the Faculty can be found at http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/.

Posted on this site August 11, 2004

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Delft University of Technology Junior Faculty Position Department of Technology, Policy and Management

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

Delft University of Technology
Junior Faculty Position
Department of Technology, Policy and Management

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