External Job - Sat, 12/01/2018 - 12:00

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In addition, CEE at Rutgers has scholarships for another one or two students for the Master/ Ph.D. program with an annual stipend of $36,000 plus full tuition coverage and all the benefits. The initial funding is for two years and extensible depending on the funding availability. The research project will focus on flood simulation with remote sensing, social network, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The successful student will be co-advised by Drs. Jie Gong and Roger Wang. The funding is available for a permanent resident or citizen in the US. The funding is available for a permanent resident or citizen in the US. The application deadline will be in November 2018. More details can be found at https://c2r2.rutgers.edu/

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External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:00

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions having an anticipated start date of September 1, 2019. These positions are part of a strategic expansion intended to support research and teaching activities of the Advanced Infrastructure Group in the broad areas of structural engineering and mechanics, civil engineering materials, and transportation. Candidates with specialization in computational mechanics, data analytics, machine learning, resilient infrastructure systems, intelligent infrastructure, and sustainable urban engineering are especially encouraged to apply.

An earned doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related field is required. Interested applicants should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) research interests and future plans, (5) statement of diversity and inclusion, (6) copies of three representative publications, and (7) the names and contact information for at least three references. Please submit the application in a single pdf file. At the time of application submission applicants should request that their references directly e-mail reference letters to the application e-mail below in order to expedite the review process. Applications and associated reference letters should be emailed to CEE19AIS@pitt.edu.

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External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Sat, 12/15/2018 - 12:00

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The University of Michigan’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is searching for a faculty candidate in the broad area of Coastal Resiliency & Habitat Adaptation that aligns with the human-centered habitats and adaptive resiliency foci of the department’s new strategic plan.  The search is open-rank with a preference to a tenured position at the associate professor level or higher.  A preferred start date is September 1, 2019.  We seek candidates demonstrating exceptional innovation and creativity in 1) impact assessment and sustainable methods for improving or redesigning coastal urban and natural areas subjected to rising sea levels and extreme weather events; 2) design of smart, adaptive coastal infrastructure to enhance community resiliency in either freshwater or marine environments; and 3) large-scale modeling to understand physical and ecological vulnerability and resilience of coastal habitats to global changes.

We seek candidates with interests and demonstrated successes related to coastal and coast-land interface hazards and protection, impact evaluation and response to sea level rise, and large-scale drivers of change in coastal environments through theoretical, computational modeling, experimental or field approaches.  To be considered for this position, a PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) granting program is required at the time of application. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the potential to leverage existing disciplinary strengths within the CEE department; a capacity to collaborate with researchers in other departments and colleges across the University; and entrepreneurship activity that translates scientific advances into practice. A strong record of teaching and mentoring students in coastal resiliency-related research and in courses that complement the CEE undergraduate and graduate curricula, including the development of new courses is expected.

Interested individuals should submit their 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statements of research interests, teaching philosophy, and diversity, equity and inclusion, 3) copies of a maximum of 3 representative research publications, and 4) contact information for 3 (assistant level applicants) – 5 (associate/full level applicants) references.  All other inquiries may be directed to Dr. Valeriy Ivanov, the Search Committee Chair, ivanov@umich.edu.  Applications are requested by December 15, 2018, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

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External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:00

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The Department of Architectural Engineering (AE) at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) invites applications for multiple anticipated full-time, tenure-track faculty positions open to all ranks. Co-hires with other departments and institutes within Penn State will be considered commensurate with the candidates’ expertise.

Emphasis on Smart and Connected Systems: The candidates should have expertise in improving the design, construction, operation and maintenance of smart and connected buildings and communities. Successful candidates will have deep knowledge of building systems and the potential to integrate perspectives from other disciplines which may include, but are not limited to, scientific computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence as applied to building process integration, distributed energy and smart grids, cyber-physical systems, and integrated delivery.

Emphasis on Interactions between Buildings and People: The candidate should have expertise in improving the understanding of the dynamic relationships between buildings and their occupants, stakeholders, and design participants. Successful candidates will have deep knowledge of social and behavioral science methodologies as applied to the design, construction and operations of buildings. We invite applications from candidates with interests in team organization for the design and construction of buildings, occupant interaction with buildings, the effects of indoor environmental quality on occupant health, well-being, and productivity, and human-technology interaction.

Emphasis on Advancement of Building Materials: The candidate should have expertise in emerging building materials and processes through the adaptation and integration of advanced computational and/or experimental technologies. Successful candidates will have deep knowledge of predictive modeling, prototyping, experimental validation and iterative mathematical approaches for the design of new building materials to improve building performance and constructability.

Development of an externally funded interdisciplinary research program, supervision of graduate students conducting research, and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are requirements of the positions. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in architectural engineering or a closely related discipline.

The candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to existing interdisciplinary university-wide organizations, including the Sustainability Institute, Social Science Research Institute, Materials Research Institute, the Applied Research Laboratory, and the Penn State Navy Yard Living Laboratory, among others. Review of applications will begin on November 13, 2018 and continue until the positions are filled.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date is August 2019. Applications should include cover letter, full curriculum vitae, statement of professional interests addressing both teaching and research, and contact information for three references. Please choose one of the three emphasis categories noted above and designate it in the first paragraph of your cover letter. More information about the department is available at www.ae.psu.edu.

Inquiries can be directed to Professor M. Kevin Parfitt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Architectural Engineering, 104 Engineering Unit A, University Park, PA 16802; email: mkp@psu.edu; telephone: 814-863-3244.

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External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Mon, 12/31/2018 - 12:00

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2019. The search is open for an Assistant Professor appointment. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field is required.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of innovation and creativity in research addressing important and emerging topics in civil engineering. Interest areas include, but are not limited to, innovative structural systems, materials, mechanics, hazards and risk. We are particularly interested in research that addresses infrastructure challenges in cities and the urban environment; past, present and future. Candidates must have the ability and motivation to develop a vigorous independent research program and to participate in collaborative efforts of the faculty.

The department has strong undergraduate and graduate programs in both civil engineering and environmental engineering. Applicants should have interest in, and competence for, teaching foundational undergraduate and advanced graduate courses in CEE. The CEE department has strong ties with other departments, centers, and institutes at Princeton that focus on urban studies, architecture, art and archeology, energy, environment, and materials science; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop initiatives that establish and strengthen such connections.

The department is committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8886 and should submit their application cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, separate statements of research and teaching vision, and up to three representative papers through the online application system. Inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Sigrid Adriaenssens (sadriaen@Princeton.EDU).

This position is subject to the university's background check policy.

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External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Mon, 12/31/2018 - 12:00

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2019. The search is open for an Assistant Professor appointment. A Ph.D. degree is required, in CEE, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field.

The department has a long history of innovation and creativity in research addressing important topics in civil and environmental engineering. This faculty position represents a move to connect this tradition to the emerging areas of data science, machine learning, and complexity. Examples of research scholarship for a faculty hire would be: remote sensing and computer vision of urban systems, sensors for sustainability and resilience of the built and natural environment, artificial intelligence for smart cities, cyber-physical systems, hydroinformatics, energy infrastructure and climate change adaptation. Candidates must have the ability and motivation to develop a vigorous independent research program and to participate in collaborative efforts of the faculty.

The faculty appointment would be primarily in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with the possibility for a joint appointment or association with another unit. The CEE department has strong ties with other departments, centers, and institutes at Princeton that focus on urban studies, architecture, art and archeology, energy, environment, and materials science; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop initiatives that establish and strengthen such connections. Teaching will include related foundational undergraduate and advanced graduate courses.

The department is committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8861 and should submit their application cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, separate statements of research and teaching vision, and up to three representative papers through the online application system. Inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Amilcare Porporato (aporpora@princeton.edu).

This position is subject to the university's background check policy.

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External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Mon, 12/31/2018 - 12:00

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position with a preferred start date of September 1, 2019. The search is open for Assistant, Associate and Full Professor appointments. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field is required.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University has a long history of scholarly research related to water. The current search is for faculty working at the forefront of research in water and climate and who will add strength in emerging topics and challenges in hydrologic sciences and water resources engineering. Special emphasis is given to hydroclimatology, multi-scale modeling of hydrologic processes and novel remote and in-situ sensing techniques and applications.

The department has strong undergraduate and graduate programs in both environmental engineering and civil engineering. Applicants should have interest in, and competence for, teaching foundational undergraduate and advanced graduate courses in CEE. Candidates must have the ability and motivation to develop a vigorous independent research program and to participate in collaborative efforts of the faculty. The CEE department has strong ties with other departments, centers, and institutes at Princeton that focus on urban research, architecture, energy, environment, and materials science; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop initiatives that establish and strengthen such connections.

The department is committed to fostering an academic environment that acknowledges and encourages diversity and differences. The successful candidate will pursue academic excellence in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/8841 and should submit their application cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, separate statements of research and teaching vision, and up to three representative papers through the online application system. Inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. James Smith (jsmith@Princeton.EDU).

This position is subject to the university's background check policy.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:00

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As part of a strategic initiative in the area of Urban Engineering, Northeastern University seeks faculty candidates for tenured or tenure-track appointments at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the area of Automation in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Interested candidates may be considered for joint appointments with other departments commensurate with their areas of expertise. The department is in the midst of a significant, multi-year expansion in size and scope, including faculty, facilities, and programs within several disciplines and across disciplinary boundaries.

Advances in automation technologies, fueled by developments in sensors and actuators, IoT, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and information theory, have the potential to significantly impact the planning, design, operations, and control of Civil and Environmental Systems. We are looking for individuals with the passion to develop a research and educational program in this emerging area. Examples of application domains of interest include autonomous mobility systems and services; construction automation (e.g., robotic assembly, maintenance/repair of the built environment); robotic/swarm mapping for environmental site assessment; and AI-based process automation and context aware computing (e.g., for tasks undertaken in risky or hazardous environments). Applicants should have a broad background in fields such as sensors, robotics, intelligent control, data analytics, AI, and machine learning, applied to areas in the Civil and Environmental Engineering domain.

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a proven ability to develop and sustain a research program with emphasis on interdisciplinary and translational research, teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, and be active, recognized leaders in their discipline.

Candidates should be committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which are central to a Northeastern University education.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering