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The Assistant Director, ENG, manages a Directorate comprised of five divisions: Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems; Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation; Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems; Engineering Education and Centers; Industrial Innovation and Partnerships; and the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation. Enclosed is an information sheet that summarizes the Directorate's activities and the responsibilities of the position, together with the criteria that will be used in the search. Employment may be on a temporary or permanent basis in the Federal Service or by temporary assignment under provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act.

Candidates should have the following qualifications: outstanding leadership; a deep sense of scholarship; a grasp of the issues facing the engineering community in the areas of education and research; proficiency in the administration of large-scale facilities and centers; and the ability to serve effectively as a key member of the NSF management team.

We are especially interested in identifying women, members of minority groups, and persons with disabilities for consideration. Recommendations of individuals from any sector -- academic, industry, or government -- are welcome.

Please send your information to the AD/ENG Screening Committee via e-mail (engsrch@lists.nsf.gov) or at the following address: National Science Foundation, Office of the Director, Suite 1205, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. We would appreciate receiving your responses by April 15, 2008.

For more info: http://www.nsf.gov/od/searches/eng-080305/nsf_adeng_search_letter.jsp

Faculty Position in Structural Engineering and Materials

The Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of structural engineering and civil engineering materials. Applicants should have an earned doctorate in civil/structural/materials engineering or a related field. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered with hiring rank and tenure status commensurate with academic accomplishments. We are particularly interested in applicants with a research focus on, but not limited to, the development, performance assessment, and implementation of innovative civil engineering materials, components, and systems to civil infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and should be qualified to teach civil engineering materials courses. The successful faculty candidate will complement the existing structures faculty in the Department and will develop and sustain an externally funded research program and publish in leading scholarly journals. Details on the Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences can be found at http://www.nd.edu/~cegeos/. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV, the names and contact information for three references, descriptions of current/future research activities/directions, and teaching interests/philosophy. Electronic submission in the form of a single PDF document is encouraged. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment, and women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed to Chair, Structural Engineering/Materials Search Committee, Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences, 156 Fitzpatrick Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556 USA. Electronic submissions should be e-mailed to cematls@nd.edu.

Broadening Participation in Science and Engineering Faculty
URL : http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsb0441
Type : Reports
Subtype : National Science Board

Broadening Participation in Science and Engineering Research and Education: Workshop Proceedings
URL : http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsb0472
Type : Reports
Subtype : National Science Board

Nabih Youssef & Associates

EERI Subscribing Member Nabih Youssef & Associates, a structural engineering firm, has immediate opportunities in Los Angeles and Irvine offices for several positions. Senior project manager, project manager, and project engineer positions require a minimum of ten, eight, and five years' experience respectively. These as well as senior engineer and senior designer positions require knowledge of structural systems design and detailing of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood structures, and experience in seismic design and retrofit. An MS in Structural Engineering is highly preferred.

For senior analyst positions, a Ph.D. in structural engineering is preferred. Experience in cable structures, damping devices for seismic applications, displacement-based design, base isolation, and/or wind engineering is a plus. Entry-level engineers require a BS in civil engineering. For structural drafters, five years' experience in AutoCAD and structural building experience (residential and commercial, AutoCAD 2002/2004) is preferred. For more information, visit www.nyase.com and see "Employment Opportunities" on the Contact Us page.