We are moving to a new suite in our current building. You will be able to reach EERI at the same phone number (510) 451-0905.

The new address is:

499 14th Street, Suite 220
Oakland, CA  94612

We appreciate your patience during this transition and apologize for any inconvenience.

The nine candidates selected are as follows:

1. Syed Mohammed Ali, Earthquake Engineering Centre, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan (GFDRR);
2. Cale R. Ash, Degenkolb Engineers, Seattle, Washington;
3. Carlien D. Bou-Chedid, Ghana Institution of Engineers on the Geological Technical Committee of NADMO (GFDRR);
4. Guillermo E. Franco, Guy Carpenter & Company LLC, Boston, Massachusetts;
5. Danielle Hutchings, Association of Bay Area Governments, Oakland, California;
6. Lindsey Maclise, Forell/Elsesser Engineers. Inc., San Francisco, California;
7. Hassan Steven Mdala, Geological Survey Department of Malawi (GFDRR);
8. Kate Stillwell, EQECAT, Oakland, California;
9. Vivek Rawal, People-in-Centre Consulting, Ahmedabad, India.

This inaugural class will meet with the program leadership trainer, EERI member Lucy Arendt of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, along with Board members and members of the Housner Management Committee during the Annual Meeting in April in Memphis. They will participate in a weeklong leadership training program at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, California, in June. During their two years of active participation in the program, the class will develop a group project and individual projects with the support of mentors. EERI members will soon be able to learn more about each Fellow online and follow their progress.

The Management Committee intends for this program to run for at least five years. If funding can be secured to make the program sustainable, it will continue. Applications for the next class will be solicited in the summer of 2012. For additional information about the program, visit http://www.eeri.org/projects/housner-fellows-program/.

Job Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University is seeking a Laboratory Manager at its new Laboratory for Structural Testing for Resilient and Sustainable systems (STReSS Laboratory) located in the newly opened George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security in Burlington, MA.   The Laboratory Manager will initiate, operate and maintain a large-scale structural, infrastructure, and mechanics-based testing laboratory, including use of hydraulic testing equipment and data acquisition systems; conduct large-scale structural testing, including experimental test specimen design, test preparation and set-up, test execution, data interpretation, and specimen disassembly; assist faculty and students with corroborating analyses and field testing; assist faculty and students in proposal, report, paper, and presentation preparation; train all students and staff in the facility use; attract, oversee, and execute all contract testing activities; and facilitate all education and outreach activities in the laboratory.  The Laboratory Manager will also interface with faculty, staff, and students on related activities occurring in other laboratories within the department.  Responsibilities encompass all facility operations and maintenance, including operation and oversight of a machine shop, control room, staging area, testing area, loading dock, overhead crane, and all laboratory equipment and facilities; establishing all laboratory policies and protocols in conjunction with the department; overseeing all safety on site; and serving as primary contact with external vendors.  The Laboratory Manager will be working both individually and in groups to achieve project objectives, and will be interacting regionally and nationally with professionals in mechanics-based experimental and engineering.

How to Apply: Visit the Human Resources website http://www.northeastern.edu/hrm/and click on Careers -> Job Openings. The position can be found by searching for the keywords “lab manager.” Application should include a cover letter, detailed resume, and list of three references with contact information.

Desired Skills & Experience

• B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, with 3-5 years of related experience, or M.S. (preferred), with up to 2 years’ experience.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.  Ability to multi-task and work with several groups simultaneously.
• Experience with servo-hydraulic systems and controls, experience with data acquisition equipment preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including MATLAB, Labview and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to present technical information and conduct facility tours as needed.

Company Description

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.

Northeastern University is located in the heart of Boston and benefits from the intellectual and cultural vitality of an urban environment. Northeastern has numerous international partnerships, is a premier experiential education university, and is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering leads two major research centers, including the NIST-funded center on Versatile Onboard Traffic Embedded Roaming Sensors (VOTERS) and the NIH-sponsored program Puerto Rico Testsite for Exploring Contamination Threats (PROTECT). Faculty enjoy collaboration with the Homeland Security Center of Excellence on Awareness and Localization of Explosive-Related Threats (ALERT), the NSF-funded Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (CenSSIS), the NSF-funded Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN), the newly designed George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security, and several other research clusters in the College of Engineering, College of Science, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, and the College of Social Science and Humanities.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern is an E-Verify Employer.

Applicants should submit a complete curriculum vita, a letter expressing their research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information (phone numbers and email) of at least three references using the University of Memphis workForum online application system (http://workforum.memphis.edu). Applications submitted by February 15, 2012 will receive full consideration. The University of Memphis, a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

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