Requirements:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in textiles or materials engineering or a materials based design field. Both masters degrees or PhD qualifications will be considered a benefit.
- Experience in sourcing of materials or research of new materials
- Competence in delivering technical and understandable information in a presentation format to a wide audience.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office suite proficient

Please respond with your resume and cover letter to hr@materialconnexion.com. Please include “Materials Researcher” in the Subject line.

Material ConneXion provides architects, engineers, industrial and interior designers access to the latest and most exciting materials from a broad range of industries that are often overlooked or inaccessible to specifiers. Its library houses more than 3,000 material samples in eight categories: ceramics, glass, metals, polymers, carbon-based materials, cement-based materials, natural materials and nature-based derivatives. Model materials are innovative, eco-friendly, technologically advanced, and have many possible applications. Complete access to the library is available through the Material ConneXion database via the Internet at www.materialconnexion.com.

SR. SCIENTIFIC GRANT WRITER

Ctr for Nano Sci & Engr

$3,977-$5,665.50/Month

Notes: A career, full-time position. Schedule of hours is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Possibility of overtime, travel, and travel outside of normal business hours.

Essential Functions: As Grant Writer for the Center for Nanoscale Science & Engineering, the incumbent will be responsible for preparing, researching, and writing highly technical proposals, reports, presentations, speeches, and brochures, and the implementation of programs to promote the Center. The position will require extensive scientific knowledge in the areas of nanoscience, engineering, chemistry, and physics in order to effectively communicate the Center’s research goals through highly technical publications, proposals, and presentations. Additionally, the successful applicant will provide program development with the Center Director, faculty, and staff with the responsibility of investigating new initiatives, governmental, industrial and community relations, communications, resource development, and capital projects. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the incumbent will play an integral role in the development of the long-range goals and objectives of the Center.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education equivalent to a Masters of Science degree, preferably in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry, with a strong interest in becoming familiar with all aspects of nanotechnology; and a strong scientific and engineering background with specialized knowledge in a major area of study typically acquired by an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, writing, editing, and proofing highly technical documents, including research proposals, research reports, and journal papers; and hands-on experience with grant proposals and submission processes.
• Experience with End-Note and publication management.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating orally, in writing, and by presentation in an effective, professional, clear, and persuasive manner to a variety of audiences (scientists, researchers, administrators, or lay people).
• Self-management skills that allow the individual to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Knowledge and experience with long-range planning and budget preparation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office for correspondence and communication of design, budgeting, and for the organization and presentation of information.
• Well-practiced technical command of the complex scientific concepts, language, and documentation standards of the nanotechnology (or related) field so as to be able to effectively communicate the scientific data in proposals, reports, and publications.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels in the organization and develop informal, cooperative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively, establish rapport, and work cooperatively with faculty, management, peers, and industry, community and government representatives at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of the research environment within the complexity of a higher education institution.
• Hired applicant must possess a valid California driver’s license; and successfully pass a background check through the Department of Justice.

Preferred Qualifications:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for more information click href="http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/forms_pubs/misc/ygip2005.pdf" target=new>The Benefits of Belonging (this is a .pdf document).

Visit our web site for a complete list of requirements and apply on-line indicating position #07-04-024 to humanresources.ucr.edu/jobs or send your resume to:
University of California, Human Resources/ Employment,
1160 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92521. EOE.

University of California

Riverside

The postdoctoral position available will specifically focus on informal and K-12 education and on managing our NSF-funded Internships in Public Science Education (IPSE) program. The IPSE program emphasizes exhibit development, and coordination of this program involves supervision of several graduate and undergraduate student interns, development of exhibits and programs, and opportunities to conduct presentations for general and educator audiences. This position also facilitates interaction of the MRSEC and IPSE efforts with the Nanoscale Informal Science Education (NISE) Network, a national network of science museums and other informal science venues dedicated to sharing nanotechnology with the public. Additionally, opportunities are available (if interested) for supervising undergraduate research and research experiences for K-12 teachers.

A doctorate in engineering, physics, or chemistry is required, as are excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills, and a strong interest in science and technology education. The position involves significant personnel management responsibilities, mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, collaboration with a wide range of educators in formal and informal settings, and development of materials for web dissemination. Contingent upon funding, this position is initially for one year (second year possible), with a start date in summer/early fall 2007.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV to Greta Zenner (gmzenner@wisc.edu) and Prof. Wendy Crone (crone@engr.wisc.edu). For assurance of full consideration of your application, it should be received no later than May 18, 2007.

We have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral scientist in CPIMA with research experience in polymer and/or dendrimer synthesis. We are interested in synthesizing a family of dendrimers and other macromolecular architectures that mimic the structure and function of a family of proteins that exist in biominerals. We are furthermore interested in studying the self-assembly of the synthesized macromolecules and their possible use in building nanoparticle arrays. Applications from women and from members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. The postdoctoral research associate would be jointly mentored by two research staff members at the IBM Almaden Research Center. Recruiting will continue until the position is filled. For information contact Dr. Jennifer Cha.

Manufacturing Engineer - Melbourne/Palm Bay, FL

Description:

Materials Engineer with a background in polymer science responsible for the research, evaluation, selection, testing and analysis of non-metallic and composite materials used in Aerospace and Defense programs. Responsibilities include interfacing with internal customers to determine material design constraints, testing material performance, and performing failure analysis. Work is hands-on in a lab environment involving manufacturing process development of structural/non-structural bonding, coating, potting and molding applications. Testing includes destructive and non-destructive evaluation of mechanical strength and chemical, thermal, and electrical properties.

Qualifications:

BS degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering required. MS degree preferred.
Position requires a thorough knowledge of the relationship between structure and properties of polymers and/or composite materials. Must be skilled in materials testing and failure analysis techniques and be familiar with environmental screening.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment with materials used in Defense and Aerospace applications preferred.
Requires competency in MS Office Suite and proficiency in technical writing.
Must be able to work in a team environment with good communication skills.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2007 and continue until position is filled. UMCP is an AA/EEO employer.
Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.