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CLASSIFIED POSITIONS AVAILABLE FACULTY POSITION NOTICE The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon has tenure track faculty openings at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a materials-related field and a strong interest in both teaching and research. Exceptional candidates in all areas of materials science and engineering will be considered, but the department has a particular interest in those with active research interests in ceramic materials, electronic materials and devices, or processing of liquid metals, powders and solids. Duties will include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level and developing an internationally recognized research program. Applicants should send by December 31, 1997, a letter of interest, a vita (with citizenship or visa status), a concise statement of current and future research interest and the names of three references to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA 15213-3890. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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DEAN School of Engineering University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut invites applications and nominations for position of Dean of the School of Engineering. The Dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the School and reports to the Chancellor of the University. The new Dean should have an earned Doctorate in Engineering or a closely related field, and a distinguished record of scholarship, research and teaching that would permit appointment at the level of Full Professor, with tenure. A successful candidate should possess a strong commitment to: achieving high standards in undergraduate and graduate education; scholarly excellence; interactions with industry; student recruitment, retention and support; and fund-raising activities. Moreover, the candidate should possess demonstrated ability in management, administration, and human relations and be able to effectively communicate with various constituencies. UConn is a Research 1 University embarked on a $1 billion building and rebuilding program, backed by the State. The main campus at Storrs is located in rural Connecticut, midway between Boston and New York City. The School of Engineering consists of six departments: Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Engineering. The school is involved in a wide range of University- and State-wide interdisciplinary programs. It has 850 undergraduates, 250 Master’s and 240 doctoral students, with a full-time faculty of 90. The School has an annual operating budget of $14 million and a current annual research budget of $18 million. Connecticut has a rich variety of industrial firms, and the School has cooperative educational programs and research projects with many of them. Applications will be reviewed starting November 3, 1997, and will be considered until the new Dean is selected. Applicants should send a letter stating their interest, qualifications, a vision statement, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of four references. All nominations and applications should be sent to: Dean of Engineering Search Committee Dr. Michael C. Gerald, Chair School of Pharmacy University of Connecticut 372 Fairfield Road, U-92 Storrs, CT 06269-2092 We Encourage Applications from Under-Represented Groups Including Minorities, Women and People with Disabilities. (Search #98A69)

SENIOR JOINT POSITION Arizona State University Departments of Mathematics and Chemical, Bio and Materials Engineering We invite applications for an Associate or Full Professor to be jointly appointed in the Mathematics and Chemical, Bio and Materials Engineering departments commencing Fall 1998. All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in mathematics, materials science or engineering or a closely related degree. Candidates must have an outstanding research record, an established record of research funding, and a proven commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching. Candidates must have experience in mathematical modeling and simulation of semiconductor materials processing, computation, and contact with applications from industry. The candidate is expected to participate fully in cross-disciplinary programs, teaching, research and professional service. The main campus of Arizona State University has approximately 43,000 students and is located in the rapidly growing metropolitan Phoenix area, which provides a wide variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. The Phoenix area supports a high concentration of high technology industries. The Department of Mathematics has 58 full time faculty and the Department of Chemical, Bio and Materials Engineering has 26 full time faculty. The SSERC has associated with it approximately 100 faculty from various engineering, science and mathematics disciplines. It presently sponsors many active collaborations with semiconductor, aerospace, biotechnology and chemical industries. In addition, the Center for Solid State Engineering Research and the Center for Solid State Science at ASU have programs and facilities that complement this position. The SSERC is described on the world wide web at http://www.asu.edu/~sserc where links to other information about ASU are also available. Applicants must send their resume and publication list, a letter stating that they wish to be considered for the position listed here and addressing their teaching and their research agenda, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent by the deadline to: Professor F.C. Hoppensteadt, 606 Goldwater Center, SSERC–877606, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 852877606. Review of the applications will begin on December 31, 1997, and will continue weekly until the position is filled.

PROGRAM MANAGER Metallic Structural Materials Air Force Office of Scientific Research The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is seeking applications for the position of Program Manager, Metallic Structural Materials. Salary Range $74,480 to $92,161. The Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and managing the US Air Force’s investment in metallic structural materials basic research for propulsion, airframe and space applications. The Program Manager must translate future and current US Air Force technology needs into a basic research program with elements in universities, industry, and the US Air Force Laboratories. To be qualified for this position, the incumbent must possess a bachelor’s degree in metallurgy or metallurgical engineering that included at least 20 semester hours in metallurgical subjects. A doctoral degree in metallurgy is desirable. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-14 in the federal service, which is in or directly related to this position. Research experience with aerospace materials such as intermetallics, refractory alloys, titanium or nickel-based superalloys is highly desirable. Applications will be accepted 1 November to 29 November, 1997. To receive the vacancy announcement and How To Apply material/instruction: call (937) 257-8311. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS School of Chemical and Materials Engineering Opportunities exist for graduate research assistantships in metal matrix composites, advanced ceramic and metallic alloy processing. Interested applicants should contact Prof. H.J. Rack, Department of Ceramic and Materials Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0907, rackh@ces. clemson.edu.

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RESEARCH SCIENTIST Materials & Electrochemical Research Corporation We are a dynamic and rapidly growing high technology materials research and production company. We seek a Group Leader for Advanced Materials & Processing. Qualifications require a Ph.D. in Materials Science or Engineering related field with a minimum of five years experience of interdisciplinary research in one or more technologies that include composites, intermetallics, titanium, joining, PVD coatings with proven capabilities in managing other engineers and technicians. The position requires superior interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write research proposals, reports and publications. Translation of research into Commercialization is a plus. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Contact Dr. J.C. Withers or Dr. R. Loutfy, Materials and Electrochemical Research Corp., 7960 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706. Fax: 520/574-1983. E-mail: [email protected]. FACULTY POSITION Materials Science and Engineering The Penn State University The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State is seeking applicants to fill a tenure-track position in The Metals Science and Engineering Program, at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Preferences will be given to candidates with a strong interest and expertise in physical metallurgy, e.g., microstructure/property relationships as they apply to joining, solidification, processing, and other industrially relevant applications of structural materials. The candidates must have demonstrated a strong academic record, an outstanding potential for independent research, and a commitment to teaching both undergraduate and graduate students. Please send curriculum vitae with a list of publications, names of at least three references, and abstract of research and teaching interests by Wednesday, January 7, 1998 to Paul R. Howell (Chair), The Faculty Search Committee, Metals Science and Engineering, P.O. Box J, 209 Steidle Building, University Park, PA 16802. Penn State Is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified Minority and Female Candidates Are Encouraged to Apply.

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JUNIOR SPECIALIST Electronics Research Laboratory UC Berkeley Duties of Position: Incumbent will collaborate on research with Professor Eicke Weber regarding point defects in silicon, transition metals in silicon, precipitation and dissolution kinetics of copper in silicon, formation of oxygen precipitates in silicon, implantation induced defects in silicon, and quantitative analysis of TEM micrographs. Position involves the study of relaxation gettering techniques of copper in silicon at native defects, at internal gettering sites and at extended defects like implantation induced defects, as well as the study of gettering by segregation. The goal of the project is to develop improved gettering techniques for IC and photovoltaic applications. Qualifications Required (degree, field, professional experience): M.S. in Physics or related field and familiarity with advanced semiconductor characterization and processing techniques, including: SEM and EBIC, TEM and CBED, TID and DLTS, in diffusion and quenching techniques. A fundamental knowledge of the physical behavior of transition metals in silicon, as well as of the formation of implantation induced defects is required. Salary Range: $27,972–$29,832 Please send applications/resumes to: Kathleen Shahpar, Electronics Research Laboratory, UC Berkeley, 253 Cory Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-1774. Deadline for submittal of applications is November 30, 1997. The University of California Is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FACULTY POSITION MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Arizona State University Department of Chemical, Bio, and Materials Engineering The Chemical, Bio, and Materials Engineering Department of Arizona State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty member in the area of Materials Science and Engineering. Qualified candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field and must have potential or have published in relevant archival journals appropriate to rank. The successful candidate will be required to: teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses; develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise; and develop externally funded research programs. The position will be tenure-track or tenured and have a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Expertise is desirable in the area of mechanical properties of materials with experience in physical metallurgy and/or thin films beneficial, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. An ability to acquire research support is considered to be beneficial, as well as service experience which enhances education and research activities. Applications must be received by Jan. 1, 1998, or the beginning of each successive week until the position is filled. Candidates must provide: a current vitae; a current summary and future plans of research, teaching, and service activities, and; the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four references to Dr. Stephen Krause, Chair of the Materials Science Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemical, Bio, and Materials Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287-6006. Arizona State University is located in the rapidly growing metropolitan Phoenix area. The Chemical, Bio, and Materials Engineering Department has 27 faculty members and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in three areas: Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. Strong, externally funded research programs are active in all three areas, several of which are cross-disciplinary. Excellent research facilities are available for use within the department and at various multidisciplinary research centers on campus. The Department and the College have established strong ties to local and national industries that foster collaborative research opportunities. Arizona State University Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FACULTY POSITION The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The salary and rank of the appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must either hold a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering or related field, or expect to receive one before July 1, 1998. Our primary needs are in mineral processing and process metallurgy, but we are interested in high-quality candidates in any area of metallurgical engineering. Experience in process design would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a viable and productive research program, and to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. A résumé, the names of three references, and a statement of current research interests and plans for future research should be sent to: Dr. S.E. Wanke, Chair, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G6. Applications are requested prior to February 15, 1998. Information about our Department can be found on our web site http://www.ualberta.ca/CHEMENG/. The University of Alberta Is Committed to the Principle of Equity in Employment. As an Employer, We Welcome Diversity in the Workplace and Encourage Applications from All Qualified Women, Men, Including Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities.

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