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The following job opportunities are currently available with the Lehigh University P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science:

Faculty Positions in Bioengineering

The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Lehigh University seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Bioengineering at the level of Assistant Professor or higher. The college is searching for outstanding individuals who utilize a combination of techniques from biology, engineering, and mathematics to solve biomedical problems. They will join a growing interdisciplinary group of faculty members that form a Biotech cluster at Lehigh University.

The Biotech cluster has adopted the theme of Engineering Technologies and Systems for Affordable Medicine with thrust areas in medical systems engineering, devices and diagnostics, and emergent materials. We are particularly interested in applicants who will strengthen the theme and complement existing strengths. Current areas of interest/expertise on the Lehigh campus include: cellular and tissue mechanics, biofluid dynamics, computational biology, biomaterials, drug delivery, biopharmaceutical engineering, nanotechnology, bioMEMS, and medical device design. Applicants are required to have a doctorate in a relevant field of engineering or science, and the background to teach bioengineering courses. They will be expected to have a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate engineering education, maintain an active and funded research program, and develop strong partnerships with medical research centers and/or the biotechnology industry. Bioengineering at Lehigh is a multi-disciplinary program that draws its faculty from a number of departments, including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Physics.

Lehigh has made a long-term commitment to growth in Bioengineering, starting with the establishment of a new undergraduate program in 2002. We have launched a new graduate program in 2009, have plans for a sizable new research facility, and expect to expand faculty strength further. Lehigh University offers several other excellent resources and facilities such as the Genomic and Proteomic Core Analysis Facility, the Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, and the Center for Optical Technologies.

Using our online application, please submit a CV, a Teaching Proposal describing instructional philosophy for both undergraduate and graduate education, a 3-6 page Research Proposal describing an externally fundable research effort, and names of at least three references. Applications can also be sent by mail to: Chair, Bioengineering Search Committee, Lehigh University, Bioengineering Program, c/o Elaine Correll, Iacocca Hall, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3195. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2009 but the search will remain open until an appropriate candidate is selected. (AA/EOE)


Associate or Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lehigh University is inviting applications for a tenure-track associate or assistant professor position beginning in 2010.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Lehigh today has 21 full-time faculty working in a collaborative environment, and is nationally recognized for its vibrant research programs in areas including Optoelectronics and Photonics, Nanoelectronics and Nanoelectronic Integrated Systems, Signal Processing, and Wireless Communications and Networking. These areas are enhanced by university-wide research centers with strong ECE participation, including the Center for Optical Technologies, the Sherman Fairchild Center for Solid State Studies, and the Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. More information about ECE academic programs and research activities is available at http://www.ece.lehigh.edu/.

The disciplines of ECE are critically enabling to Lehigh's interdisciplinary research initiatives at the intersection of nano, bio, info, and opto technologies, and the ECE Department seeks to work with other departments in the P. C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Arts and Sciences to aggressively strengthen research expertise in these integrative areas. The ECE Department has recently taken bold steps to advance research in optics and optoelectronics, with applications including biophotonics, sensors, communications, solid state lighting, energy and photovoltaics. To support these initiatives, the new Smith Family Laboratory for Optical Technologies has recently been added with state-of-the-art compound semiconductor epitaxy and materials characterization, as well as a fully equipped shared research clean room facility.

Many of these research initiatives are strongly impacted by breakthroughs in underlying device, materials, and materials processing technologies. The ECE Department is inviting applications for an associate or assistant professor position with priority given to candidates whose research interests span these underlying areas and associated integrated applications. The position will also include oversight of the Smith Family Laboratory for Optical Technologies clean room, with a charter to advance the capabilities of this shared facility to support multidisciplinary device and integrated subsystem research across the university.

All candidates should have the ability to pursue a high impact research program and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Using our online application, applicants should submit a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching, and the names and contact information for at least three references by December 14, 2009. A start date of August 23, 2010 or sooner is preferred but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Specific questions about the search can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Tom L. Koch.


Endowed Faculty Chair in Energy Science and Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University seeks nominations and applications for an The Anderson Endowed Chair position in the broad field of Energy Science and Engineering that includes, but is not restricted to, the general areas of Energy Systems, Chemical Processing, Optimization, Reaction Engineering, Separation Science, Biocatalysis, Photovoltaics, Biofuels and the Environment. Nominees/applicants should have an exceptional record of achievements in research, teaching, supervision and service.

Lehigh has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary activities, and joint appointments with other departments are possible. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program with significant potential for interdisciplinary research with national impact, and will be expected to work with the Energy Research Center and be a leader in the campus-wide Energy and Environment initiative. Excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and the integration of research and education are core values of Lehigh's mission.

This is a senior appointment to an endowed chair position. Candidates should submit a cover letter highlighting their main achievements, curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of research and teaching plans, and the names and addresses of four (4) references. Applications should be addressed to Professor Anthony J. McHugh, Chair of the Energy Sciences Search Committee. Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Information on the Department and Lehigh University can be found at: http://www.che.lehigh.edu. (AA/EOE)



Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

The department invites applications for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from individuals with strong backgrounds in any ISE-relevant discipline, including industrial engineering, operations research, systems engineering, and computer science. Candidates with strength in large-scale optimization that utilizes high-performance computing and/or expertise in energy, healthcare, bioinformatics, or similar application areas are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. by the time of employment in fall 2010. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and the potential to develop and conduct an active research program with external support.

The department is undergoing significant growth in various areas of operations research and computing. Current research thrusts include (1) optimization, (2) high-performance computing, (3) manufacturing, production, and logistics, (4) information systems, and (5) stochastic processes. Recent hires at the junior level have joined the Department in these and related areas with specializations in parallel algorithms, grid computing, mathematical programming, robust optimization, telecommunications, and supply chain analysis.

Established in 1926, the ISE Department currently has 17 full-time faculty members, 150 undergraduate and 120 graduate students, 40 of whom are Ph.D. students. We offer comprehensive research and education programs at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The ISE faculty maintains an outstanding international reputation in a variety of research areas. Active research topics include discrete optimization, interior point methods, conic linear optimization, high performance computing, financial optimization, telecommunications, and a variety of topics in logistics and supply chain analysis.

The Department maintains excellent computational and laboratory facilities, including a 96-processor parallel computing cluster and other associated computing facilities housed at the Laboratory for Computational Optimization Research. The department is also linked to powerful central facilities dedicated to high performance computing through a campus-wide computational grid. Annual research expenditures exceed $3 million. The Department has extensive interdisciplinary ties with the business school through the Center for Value Chain Research, and with the finance and mathematics departments through the Analytical Finance program.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Using our online application, the application should include a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, names and addresses of at least three references, and representative research paper(s). Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Robert H. Storer, Search Committee Chair.


Full or Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

The department invites applications for a senior faculty position at the level of Full or Associate Professor. We welcome applications from individuals with strong backgrounds in any ISE-relevant discipline, including industrial engineering, operations research, systems engineering, and computer science. Candidates with strength in healthcare, bioinformatics, bioengineering or similar application areas are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, conduct an active research program with strong external support, and be willing to explore interdisciplinary research opportunities within the college and university.

The department is undergoing significant growth in various areas of operations research and computing. Current research thrusts include (1) optimization, (2) high-performance computing, (3) supply chain management, (3) manufacturing, production, and logistics, (4) financial engineering, and (5) stochastic processes. Recent hires at the junior level have joined the Department in these and related areas with specializations in computational optimization, parallel and grid computing, robust optimization, financial engineering, and supply chain analysis.

Established in 1926, the ISE Department currently has 17 full-time faculty members, 150 undergraduate and 130 graduate students, 40 of whom are Ph.D. students. We offer comprehensive research and education programs at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. The ISE faculty maintains an outstanding international reputation in a variety of research areas. Active research topics include discrete optimization, nonlinear optimization, interior point methods, conic linear optimization, high performance computing, financial engineering, and a variety of topics in logistics and supply chain analysis.

The Department maintains excellent computational and laboratory facilities, including a 96-processor parallel computing cluster and other associated computing facilities housed at the Laboratory for Computational Optimization Research. The department is also linked to powerful central facilities dedicated to high performance computing through a campus-wide computational grid. Annual research expenditures exceed $3 million. The Department has extensive interdisciplinary ties with the business school through the Center for Value Chain Research, and with the finance and mathematics departments through the Analytical Finance program.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Using our online application, The application should include a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita, names and addresses of at least three references, and representative research paper(s). Inquiries may be addressed to Associate Professor Ted Ralphs, Search Committee Chair. The department web site is www.lehigh.edu/ise.


Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Lehigh University seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering. The department is searching for an outstanding individual who can establish a high-quality research program and related facilities in one of two areas: mechanical behavior and degradation of structural materials under extreme environments such as those involved in energy production, or electrochemical behavior of materials for energy generation and storage devices. A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field is required, as well as demonstrated ability in teaching and research. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Materials Science and Engineering curriculum. Participation in multidisciplinary research and teaching activities is also essential, with likely opportunities to be found in the Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, the Energy Research Center, the ATLSS Center (Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems), the International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glasses, and the Center for Optical Technologies. A strong desire to perform interdisciplinary research and a willingness to collaborate across departmental boundaries are essential.

Please submit a CV by January 31st, 2010 that includes a 1-2 page description of teaching philosophy at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a 3-6 page Research Proposal describing a minimum of two externally fundable research programs, and contact information for at least three references to Sharon Coe, Lehigh University, 5 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015-3195.



Associate or Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

Lehigh University is accepting applications for a faculty position at the Associate or Assistant Professor level in Solid Mechanics/Advanced Materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experimental and/or theoretical aspects of solid mechanics applied to the development of advanced materials for structural applications in extreme environments. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous research program and to have a firm commitment to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Preference will be given to research areas associated with advanced energy applications. A multidisciplinary research program is an important priority including, strong interactions with government agencies, industry, and existing research centers at Lehigh University.

Using our online application, candidates must provide a curriculum vitae that includes a statement of their research plans and their professional goals, a list of refereed publications and invited presentations, a summary of their teaching experience, and the names and addresses of four referees. Applications can also be submitted by mail to Barbara McGuire, Administrative Assistant, Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Packard Laboratory, 19 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3085, and should be marked attention: Chair, Solid Mechanics/Advanced Materials Search Committee. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the post is filled.(AA/EOE)