NCREPT invites applications for the position of Managing Director

The National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission within the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas invites applications for the position of Managing Director to begin in the Spring or Summer of 2008. [For a more detailed description, please refer to the University of Arkansas Human Resources website]. Energetic, motivated individuals are sought. At least ten years experience in the electric power industry is desired. Applicants are expected to have a degree in Electrical Engineering. NCREPT is home to a new state-of-the-art 6.5 MVA test facility and an impressive array of power electronic laboratories involving modeling and simulation, IC design, power electronics design, power electronic packaging, and test.

Specific duties include marketing the capabilities of NCREPT, recruiting new industrial partners to join the center, preparing center-related reports such as the NCREPT Annual Report, overseeing the scheduling and safe operation of the new 7000 ft2 distribution test facility, working with the faculty directors and industrial advisory board to establish and fund new initiatives, and aiding NCREPT Executive Director managing the day-to-day operations of the center. Applicants are expected to have:

  • At least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years experience working in the electric power industry
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in personnel management
  • Familiarity with IEEE power industry standards

The University of Arkansas is located in beautiful Fayetteville, nestled in the Ozark foothills. Fayetteville has one of the top five economies in the US and is consistently chosen as one of the ten best places to live (Forbes’07). College of Engineering enrollment is approximately 2100 students. The Electrical Engineering department has 19 full-time faculty and 85 graduate students. NCREPT includes four faculty and 16 graduate students at present. For additional information, visit http://ncrept.eleg.uark.edu, www.ee.uark.edu, and www.engr.uark.edu.

Applications should include a cover letter, vita, names of at least three references (with e-mail, postal and phone contact information), and statements on teaching and research philosophy. Applications can be uploaded at www.ee.uark.edu. Screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until position is filled. The University of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks the candidacy of women and members of minority groups. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

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Assistant Professor needed in the area of RF Microwave and Power Packaging

The RF-Microwave Laboratory and the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission (NCREPT) of the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a research assistant professor in the area of RF Microwave and Power Packaging starting in January 2008. Energetic, motivated researchers seeking challenging and fulfilling research careers are sought to aid in the University of Arkansas’ quest for excellence. Applicants are expected to have:

  • A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or be graduating not later than March 1, 2008.
  • Advanced knowledge of RF and microwave devices and circuits, high-speed semiconductor devices, electromagnetics, and numerical techniques.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; with ability to develop, write, and critique technical papers and research proposals.
  • Working experience in clean rooms used for microelectronic fabrication and knowledgeable in the use of equipment related to power packaging (e.g., reflow oven, scanning acoustic microscope, wire bonder, etc.) as well as processes for power packaging (e.g., DBC patterning and etching).

The University of Arkansas is located in beautiful Fayetteville, nestled in the Ozark foothills. Fayetteville has one of the top five economies in the US and is consistently chosen as one of the ten best places to live (Forbes’07). College of Engineering enrollment is approximately 2100 students. The Electrical Engineering department has 19 full-time faculty and 85 graduate students. For additional information, visit www.eleg.uark.edu and www.engr.uark.edu. Applications should include a cover letter, vita, names of three references (with e-mail, postal and phone contact information), and statements on research philosophy. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Carmen Hamilton at chamilto@uark.edu.

Screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until positions are filled. The University of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks the candidacy of women and members of minority groups. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

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Michigan Tech has announced 10 new faculty positions in Sustainability

Michigan Technological University announces a Sustainability faculty hiring initiative that will add ten tenure-track positions, open in rank, during the next year. These include three endowed chairs:

  • The Robbins Chair in Sustainable Management of the Environment
  • The Robbins Chair in Sustainable Manufacturing and Design
  • The Robbins Chair in Sustainable Use of Materials

Faculty selected for the Robbins chairs will be leaders in their fields and have strong research experience, both within their home and other institutions. Successful candidates for the remaining positions will have outstanding records in their field for respective stages in their careers. They will be expected to develop active research programs and to collaborate in multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach efforts.

Sustainability underpins scholarship on a university-wide scale at Michigan Technological University. Faculty from areas such as engineering, forestry, humanities, business, and the natural and social sciences are actively involved in multi-disciplinary research and education. We develop processes, policies, technologies, and materials that promote sustainable use of natural resources, sustainable energy sources and consumption, sustainable enterprises and communities, and access to clean air and water in both the developed and developing worlds. We seek applications and nominations for these ten positions. We intend to develop a diverse applicant pool from a wide range of disciplines related to this strategic initiative. Applications received by December 15, 2007 will receive first consideration, but applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Attractive salary, benefit and start-up packages will be provided for successful applicants. Michigan Technological University is an internationally renowned doctoral research university.

The University's mission is to create the future by developing sustainable solutions to global challenges. Michigan Technological University is located in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior. Houghton provides a unique setting where natural beauty, culture, education, and the diversity of residents from around the world come together to provide a superb living experience. Further details about the Michigan Technological University Sustainability faculty hiring initiative are available at www.mtu.edu/sfhi. More information on Michigan Technological University is available at www.mtu.edu.

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer/educational institution. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

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