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James E. Hoffmann and Associates Co. P.O. Box 420545 Houston, Texas USA 77242-0545

Corrosion Surveys Anodic Protection Cathodic Protection Research

Dr. James R. Myers, P. E. 4198 Merlyn Drive, Franklin, OH 45005 513-422-0465 Failure Analysis Specialists

JAMES E. HOFFMANN, FIMM. P.E. CONSULTING EXTRACTIVE METALLURGICAL ENGINEER NON FERROUS, RARE, AND PRECIOUS METALS

BUS (713) 493-9441 RES (713) 558-1155

NORDIC METALLURGICAL CONSULTANTS INC.

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Ray R. Moskalyk, P.Eng., Consulting Engineer Worldwide Experience in Nickel, Copper, Cobalt, Zinc & Precious Metals • Mineral Processing • Milling, Smelting & Refining • Feasibility Studies • Extractive Metallurgy • Acid Mine Drainage Facsimile: (705) 522-3698 Business/Residence Tel: (705) 522-1362

23 Depot Street Merrimack, NH 03054

• XRD Characterization of bulk, thin film, and microscopic samples

Tel. 800-625-9300 • Fax 603-429-9471 RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY ANALYTICAL SERVICES • Corrosion Products • High-Tc Superconductors • Minerals • Polymers • Carbon/Graphite

• Texture/ODF and Residual Stress, including films and microscopic regions

• Polymer and Fiber Characterization (orientation, percent crystallinity, SAXS) • SEM Imaging and Elemental Analysis

7801 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite C-63 Austin TX 78752-1019 T: 512-452-7862 F: 512-452-1972

E: [email protected] W: www.amia.com

• Thick Films • Carbon, Graphite • High Temperature Alloys

Northern Analytical Laboratory

AMIA Laboratories Advanced Materials Identification and Analysis, Inc.

• Sample Mapping (Failure Analysis)

High Purity Metals & Alloys Ceramics Glasses Semiconductors

Utilizing State of the Art Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry (GDMS), Spark Source Mass Spectrometry (SSMS) and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS)

X-RAY ANALYSIS

• Phase Identification/Quantitative Analysis

3 Day Turnaround

FAX (713) 780-0761

33 Crater Crescent, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 5Y7

• Microdiffraction on spots as small as 50 microns in diameter

TRACE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

• Surface Oxides/Films • Semiconductors • Glasses • Nitrides/Carbides • Ceramics

Characterization ◆ Compound/Phase ID ◆ Micro Capability NAMAR SCIENTIFIC, INC. ■ 207 NARRAGANSETT DR. ■ MCKEESPORT, PA 15135 (412) 751-1799 F AX: (412) 751-1499 E-MAIL : [email protected]

ELASTIC MODULUS MEASUREMENT SERVICE • ASTM Recommended Practice E-494-95 utilized • Tiny specimens— as small as 5 mm × 5 mm × 0.5 mm • Accuracy 1% or better for E, G, and µ. Also anisotropic CIJ • Small parts, new materials, treated regions, variations • Data for FEA, Hertzian analysis, QA, process development

Dr. Emmanuel P. Papadakis QUALITY SYSTEMS CONCEPTS, INC. 379 DIEM WOODS DR., TEL: (717) 355-9809

NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557 FAX: (717) 355-9812

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FACULTY POSITION Assistant or Associate Professor of Corrosion and Materials Engineering

FACULTY POSITION University of Nevada, Reno Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

The Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST), founded in 1929, is a privately funded 501(c)(3) graduate research university with engineering and scientific programs related to the pulp and paper industry, and is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Institute has an alliance with the Georgia Institute of Technology, is a member of the University Center in Georgia and is located on the Georgia Tech campus. The following faculty position is open in Corrosion and Materials Engineering. As a member of the IPST faculty, the Associate or Assistant Professor will be responsible for directing activities of the Corrosion and Materials team, conducting fundamental and applied research; obtaining external funding; advising graduate students; and publishing reports and technical articles. The candidate will have a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Corrosion, or related fields with experience at an accredited academic or research institution or other organization commensurate with the faculty rank of appointment; teaching experience as demonstrated by curriculum, course, and laboratory development; experience as a faculty advisor in directing student research; peer recognition as demonstrated by journal articles, books, patents, and societies; and excellent communication and leadership skills. Preference will be given to candidates with academic experience in electrochemistry and aqueous corrosion and experience in high temperature corrosion. Experience in pulp and paper or related area and with peer recognition in the pulp and paper industry is also desired. Candidates should send a letter of application, current resume, transcript, and three professional references to IPST HR Manager, 500 10th St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, or fax to (404) 894-5302 or e-mail to [email protected]

The Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering of the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin on or after July 1, 1998, preferably by January 1, 1999. Exceptional candidates can be considered at the Associate Professor level but must meet University of Nevada, Reno standards for this rank. The Department is seeking candidates with demonstrated ability and outstanding potential for excellent teaching and research and whose research interests will complement those of the present faculty. This person will be expected to teach courses that are common to undergraduate chemical and metallurgical engineering curricula and graduate courses. Good written and oral communication skills are required. A Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering is essential. The Department has a strong funded research program in extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, chemical thermodynamics and environmental control. Excellent laboratory facilities are available at the Mackay School of Mines and the newly-acquired United States Bureau of Mines facility for applied research and pilot testing. Applicants must submit a complete curriculum vita, detailed research plan and names of three references by April 15, 1998. Application materials should be submitted to:

Affirmative Action/EEOC/M/F/V/H. Applicants Subject to Drug Testing.

Dr. M.C. Fuerstenau Chair, Search Committee Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering/MS 170 Mackay School of Mines University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV 89557 For further information please consult our website at: http://www.seismo.unr.edu/cmet/ The University of Nevada, Reno Is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Lay the foundation for your professional future. . . become a TMS Student Member ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL, MATERIALS AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FACULTY POSITION Application and nominations are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of materials processing. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. degree in metallurgical/materials engineering or closely related disciplines. Applicants with industrial experience and/ or a strong research record may be considered for the tenuretrack Associate Professor level. Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting research and developing external funding, interacting with other faculty members, and participating in interprofessional projects. The appointment is effective August 1998. For further information see our Web site: mmae.iit.edu. For full consideration applications should be received by March 15, 1998, although the search will continue until the positions are filled. Please send a current curriculum vitae, a brief description of research and teaching interests, and the names of at least three references to Dr. David R. Williams, MMAE Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, 10 W, 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60616-3793. Applications may also be sent by electronic mail to: [email protected]. Illinois Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 78

APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING/METALLURGIST Position Available SELEE Corporation located in Hendersonville, NC, is the world leader in supplying advanced molten metal filtration technology to the aluminum, iron, steel, and superalloy industries. Due to sustained growth of this technology, SELEE is seeking candidates for a field application support position. Candidates should possess a B.S. degree in materials science engineering or metallurgical engineering with experience in molten aluminum process metallurgy. In addition, candidates should be familiar with design of gating systems and casting defect analysis. Experience in permanent mold low pressure casting of automotive castings is a plus. Responsibilities include customer technical support and product/system development in the area of molten metal filtration technology. The successful candidate will work to develop new customers and technologies in order to maintain technical and market leadership. Travel, both domestic and international, will be 30-50%. This is a career opportunity with growth available in sales, marketing, and manufacturing disciplines. Salary commensurate with experience and ability. Comprehensive benefits package and excellent work environment. Send resume and salary history in confidence to: Human Resources Manager SELEE Corporation 700 Shepherd St Hendersonville, NC 28792 Tel: 704/697-2411 Fax: 704/693-5127 Email: [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer

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I’VE SPECIALIZED FOR 18 YEARS in the Placement of Metallurgical, Materials, Ceramic and Welding Engineers in the areas of R&D, Q.C. Production, Sales & Marketing, nationwide. My background as a Met. Eng. can help you! Salaries to $100K. Fees paid. Call/Send/Fax Resume. Michael Heineman, Meta-Find, Inc., P.O. Box 610525, Bayside, N.Y. 11361. Phone: (212) 867-8100, Fax (212) 986-3510.

FACULTY POSITION Composite Materials Engineering Program Winona State University The Department of Engineering at Winona State University seeks candidates for a fulltime, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall 1998. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the activities of the undergraduate Composite Materials Engineering Program including: teaching courses, department functions and outside of classroom, research involving undergraduate students, and services to the university and community. Qualifications: A completed Ph.D. degree in Chemical, Materials or Polymer Engineering prior to the starting date, and a strong background in polymers and polymer matrix composites processing and characterization are required. To Apply: Submit a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three references to: Engineering Search, Affirmative Action Office, Winona State University, P.O. Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987. Applicants should be postmarked prior to March 31, 1998. Position available pending budgetary approval. Winona State University Is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. http://engrweb.winona.msus.edu

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TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION Oregon State University The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University is seeking a qualified person for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Materials Science, with a research emphasis in metallurgy, ceramics, or thin film materials. The appointment is targeted and preferred at the Assistant Professor level, but may be at the Associate Professor level. The starting date is September 16, 1998. Faculty responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarly activities including development of a funded research program, and public service. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely-related field is required. Research and experimental experience and a proven ability to communicate effectively are required. Additional qualifications that are desirable include university-level teaching and/or industrial experience. Additional information about OSU may be found at our web site at http:// osu.orst.edu. Applicants should send a complete resume including a list of publications; a one-page statement of research, teaching and career goals; and the names of three references to: Gordon M. Reistad, Professor and Head Department of Mechanical Engineering Oregon State University 204 Rogers Hall Corvallis, OR 97331-6001 Review of applications will begin March 16, 1998, and will continue until the position is filled. OSU Is an AA/EEO Employer and Has a Policy of Being Responsive to Dual-Career Needs.

ASSOCIATE MATERIALS SCIENTIST Ames Laboratory The Metallurgy and Ceramics research program of the Ames Laboratory is seeking an Associate Scientist to perform original research in the area of rapid solidification and powder metallurgy. The Associate Scientist will develop advanced alloys and processes and be able to use the analytical techniques required to evaluate microstructures and properties, i.e., TEM, SEM, XRD, DSC, and DTA. Position requires a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering or related field plus at least one year of postdoctoral experience. Experience must be in the field of rapid solidification and physical metallurgy and must include the design and invention of new processing equipment and techniques. A demonstrated publication record in a variety of alloys systems is also required. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Send cover letter, resume, plus the names, addresses, and telephone numbers (or e-mail addresses) of three references to: Ames Laboratory Human Resources, 105 TASF, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. Application deadline of February 28, 1998, or until position is filled. An EEO/AA Employer.

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