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The Biomedical Engineering Program in the School of Engineering is seeking applications for the position of Academic Advisor I (UCP V). Under the general supervision of the Biomedical Engineering Director, this position advises undergraduate students on School and University programs, policies and Biomedical Engineering degree requirements. Responsibilities include: advising students in planning an academic program, career goals and related matters; providing counseling to students with academic difficulties; auditing student records to determine eligibility to graduate; assisting in planning and implementing scheduling and registration activities, orientation programs, recruiting activities and other initiatives; serving as a resource for students, faculty, parents and others regarding programs or academic policies; interacting with external clients; maintaining appropriate files and records; retrieving and compiling student information using database software; assisting in compiling statistical reports on enrollment, admissions, dismissals, registration, student changes and similar matters; assisting in writing and editing informational and publicity materials; making updates to department website and published materials; providing information regarding specialized programs and opportunities for scholarships, awards and internships; assisting in recruiting new students and seeking job placement opportunities for graduating seniors; assisting in reviewing student transcripts and plans of study; performing related administrative duties as required by the Director. For information regarding the program, please see our website: http://www.bme.uconn.edu.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering or closely related field; one to two years experience in advising students; good oral and written communication skills and ability to relate well to student, faculty and/or parents; knowledge of academic programs in area to be served.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree; familiarity with biomedical engineering; excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, FrontPage, Project and Power Point.

Salary commensurate with experience. This is a one year, end date position subject to annual renewal.

Dr. John Enderle
Biomedical Engineering, Unit 2247
260 Glenbrook Road
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-2247

Screening will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. (Search # 2007117).

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

• 2 Tenure-Track Faculty Positions: 1 Assistant and 1 Associate or Full Professor in Chemical Engineering

The Chemical Engineering Program in conjunction with the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the University of Connecticut invite applications for two tenure-track faculty positions, one at the assistant / associate and one at the associate / full professor level. The Chemical Engineering Program currently houses 10 faculty members in the Engineering II building and the Institute of Materials Science.

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or closely-related field, a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching and the ability to conduct research worthy of international recognition. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

These positions are in the broad area of environmental research, and can range from biological applications to air pollution and alternate energy to waste processing. Excellence in competitive research is the overriding requirement.

UConn is located in scenic northeast Connecticut. We are ranked as the #1 public research university in New England. The atmosphere is electric as we are in the midst of a $2.3 billion university-wide expansion of the research and teaching infrastructure.

Applicants should send vitae, statement of research and teaching, and names of at least four references to:

Chemical Engineering Search Chair
Chemical Engineering Program, Unit 3222
University of Connecticut
191 Auditorium Rd., Unit 3222
Storrs, CT 06269-3222

The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

The Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center (CGFCC), in the School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut, invites applications and/or nominations for the position of Director. The Director will be responsible for operations of the Center and will report to the Dean, School of Engineering. It is anticipated that the Director will possess: (i) the leadership qualities necessary to attract significant resources and engender strong collaborative partnerships between the CGFCC and industrial and government partners; (ii) significant experience and interest in marketing and promotion as well as successful funds generation; and (iii) the skills necessary to facilitate team-based visionary research and development in the area of fuel cell technology and application.

The CGFCC, established in 2001 with significant investment from Connecticut Innovations, Inc. and Connecticut industry, is housed in a state-of-the-art 16,000 sq. ft. facility located at the Storrs campus. The mission of the Center is to become the world's premier academic resource for advanced research, development and technology transfer in fuel cell technologies. In addition, the School of Engineering is working with the University, the State and industrial partners to attract an eminent faculty member and associated team in the area of alternative energy and alternative fuels/fuel cells.

It is anticipated that endowment funds will be available allowing the Director to have discretionary authority to expend the proceeds to advance his/her research, educational, and outreach activities in the field. Salary and benefits of the Director will be provided by the School of Engineering and will be commensurate with experience.

Areas of technical expertise include, but are not limited to: Fuel Processing, Catalysis, Electrocatalysis, Electrochemistry/Electro-chemical Engineering, Fuel Cell Power Plant Systems Analysis, Transport Phenomena, Heat and Mass Exchange, Materials and Polymers, Systems Design Modeling and Manufacturing, and Fuel Cell Applications.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering or a related physical science discipline, as well as a distinguished record of research in fuel cell technology. Academic appointment will be at the rank of full professor aligned with one of the School's five departments (Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular; Civil & Environmental; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical & Computer; or Mechanical Engineering). It is anticipated that candidates will be Fellows in a relevant professional society and have an established national/international reputation in their research areas.

The School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut includes 1,700 undergraduate and 475 graduate students. Among the 110 faculty members are two members of the National Academy of Engineering, one member of the National Academy of Sciences, 18 chief editors and 50 associate editors and editorial board members of prestigious technical journals, as well as 45 Fellows of professional societies. During the academic year 2005-06, the engineering faculty published 343 peer-reviewed journal articles and 415 conference proceedings papers, and generated $18 million in external research expenditure. The School has eight Endowed Chairs or Named Professorships throughout the five departments, with funding available for additional positions.

The University of Connecticut is located in the scenic Northeast corner of the State, in a region that is rich with private sector fuel cell-related research and development activity. The University is in the midst of a 20-year, State-funded $2.3 billion initiative to enhance the research and teaching infrastructure, and is consistently rated (e.g. U.S. News - America's Best Colleges) the top public university in New England.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information of at least five references, should be sent to:

Chair
CGFCC Director Search Committee
Office of the Dean
School of Engineering
261 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2237
Storrs, CT 06269-2237

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

The School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut invites applications and/or nominations for 10 tenure-track faculty positions that will form the core of an interdisciplinary, integrated team working in the strategic areas of fuel cells or other alternative energy technologies and applications. The team will comprise qualified faculty at all ranks: Assistant, Associate Professor and Full Professor. Qualified candidates may be considered for tenured positions. This sustainable energy team will conduct visionary research, education and outreach related to a new Eminent Faculty Initiative in Sustainable Energy established in 2007 at the University of Connecticut (UConn). The initiative is sustained by a permanent allocation of more than $2 million annually from the State of Connecticut supplemented by additional support from private industry. The Eminent Faculty Initiative will be led by a senior, internationally recognized researcher.

Faculty activities will be centered within the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center at UConn, a research unit of the School of Engineering. The CGFCC, established in 2001 with significant investment from Connecticut Innovations, Inc. and Connecticut industry, is housed in a state-of-the-art 16,000 sq. ft. facility located at the Storrs campus. The mission of the Center is to become the world's premier academic resource for advanced research, development and technology transfer in fuel cell technologies.

Broad areas of technical expertise include, but are not limited to: alternative energy sources, energy conversion and storage, integrated system design and implementation, along with the corresponding enabling technologies.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering or a related physical science discipline, as well as a demonstrated record of research in alternative and sustainable energies and supporting technologies, including fuel cells. It is expected this scholarly record will be outstanding and commensurate with rank. Academic appointment will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor aligned with one of the School's five departments (Chemical, Materials & Biomolecular; Civil & Environmental; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical & Computer; or Mechanical Engineering).

The School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut includes 1,700 undergraduate and 475 graduate students. Among the 110 faculty members are two members of the National Academy of Engineering, one member of the National Academy of Sciences, 18 chief editors and 50 associate editors and editorial board members of prestigious technical journals, as well as 45 Fellows of professional societies. The School has eight Endowed Chairs or Named Professorships throughout the five departments, with funding available for additional positions.

Applications, including curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information of at least five references, should be sent to:

Chair, Eminent Faculty Initiative Search Committee Office of the Dean
School of Engineering
261 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2237,
Storrs, CT 06269-2237

Electronic submission in .pdf format is encouraged. All communications are to be sent to efsc@engr.uconn.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the positions are filled.

The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions in the following areas:

POSITION I - Assistant/Associate Professor: Dynamic Systems and Control with a research concentration in related areas including Mechatonics, Structural Dynamics, Digital and Wireless Control, Intelligent Systems, Complex Systems [e.g., bio-inspired, robotic and networked systems, energy systems]

POSITION II - Assistant/Associate Professor: This position will be in one of the following two areas:

POSITION III - Assistant Professor: Fluid Mechanics, with contemporary applications including, but not limited to, experimental or computational aspects of micro/nanofluidics, biofluids, reactive flows, flows in porous media, turbulence, or fluid mechanics as applied to sustainable energy systems.

Candidates for these positions must have a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or an allied field with a strong fundamental background in the areas identified or in closely related areas.

The successful candidates will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise M.S. and Ph.D. students, and develop an internationally-recognized and externally-funded research program. The positions are at the level of Assistant Professor, however, candidates with significant experience may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor for Positions I and II. All positions are available immediately and applications will be accepted until they are filled.

The Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Connecticut currently has 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, approximately 400 undergraduate and 90 graduate students. Additional information about the department can be found at www.engr.uconn.edu/me. The University of Connecticut is in a period of unprecedented growth as evidenced by a ten-year, $2.3 billion state-funded initiative to enhance the physical infrastructure as well as research and teaching activities. The University is the only Carnegie Foundation "very high research activity" public university in Connecticut. The state is home to a large number of international, high technology companies. The University campus is located in a scenic area with a moderate cost of living and easy access to the major urban centers of the Northeast.

Applications must clearly identify which position is being applied for (Position I, II or III) and include candidate's detailed curriculum vitae, brief statements of research and teaching interests, copies of candidate's two best publications, and the names and contact information of four references. Applications can be submitted electronically through email:

For POSITIONS I and II: Systems and Mechanics Search Committee
E-mail: sm-search@engr.uconn.edu

For POSITION III: Fluid Mechanics Search Committee
E-mail: fm-search@engr.uconn.edu

Mechanical Engineering Department 191 Auditorium Road, Unit 3139 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269-3139

The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and encourages underrepresented groups to apply for these positions.

The University of Connecticut’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a distinguished scholar with a record of excellence in research, teaching and outreach, to fill the Pratt & Whitney Chair in Design and Manufacturing.

Mechanical Engineering Department at UCONN (www.engr.uconn.edu/me) has 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, approximately 400 undergraduate and 90 graduate students. There are a number of specialized service and research centers with which some Mechanical Engineering faculty are affiliated including: Institute of Materials Science, Booth Center for Advanced Technology, Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center and the Center for Environmental Science and Engineering.

The University of Connecticut is in a period of unprecedented growth as evidenced by a ten-year, $2.3 billion state-funded initiative to enhance the physical structure as well as research and teaching activities. The University is one of two public Carnegie Foundation very high research universities in New England with undergraduate and graduate student populations of approximately 21,000 and 7,700 respectively. The state is home to a large number of international, high technology companies engaged in state-of-the-art design and manufacturing activities. The University campus is located in a scenic area with a moderate cost of living and easy access to the major urban centers of the Northeast.

The Pratt & Whitney Chair is funded by an endowment from United Technologies Corporation. The successful candidate will control the use of the revenue from this endowment, subject to the conditions of the endowment.

This is a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Full Professor. Salary, benefits, and a competitive start-up package will be supplied from non-endowment sources.

The University of Connecticut invites applications and nominations for this position. Applications, including a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least five references, should be forwarded to: pwchair@engr.uconn.edu or mail to the address below:

Prof. Baki M. Cetegen
Department of Mechanical Engineering
191 Auditorium Rd, U-139
The University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-3139

The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. The University of Connecticut actively solicits applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.