Positions

Postgraduate Scholarship in Design and Product Innovation

DESCRIPTION: One full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with an appropriate honours degree (first class or high 2A) in design, engineering, computer science, business or mathematics to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in Design. Where appropriate, the successful research students may have the option of being jointly supervised with academic staff from other faculties. The candidate’s research will investigate why it is that the design of certain products affords faster rates of progress than others. This research would allow us to forecast a product’s rate of improvement and to (re)design a product so that it will sustainably improve with a growing stock of knowledge. The candidate’s project will contribute to the ARC Future Fellowship project ‘Inventiveness and the Progress of Product Innovation’.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should have a particular interest in product design and innovation. An understanding of or capacity for quantitative analysis involving linear algebra, complex networks, statistics or social simulation would highly beneficial. Applicants who are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens are normally exempt from paying fees when studying for a PhD. International students are eligible for the scholarships but would need to meet tuition fees from their own sources.

AMOUNT AWARDED: The scholarship is valued at $22,860 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

APPLICATION GUIDE: Further information can be obtained from Associate Professor Andy Dong, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning (G04), The University of Sydney NSW 2006 (Phone: (0)2 9351 4766; Fax: (0)2 9351 3031 E-mail: andy.dong@sydney.edu.au). Applications should be sent direct to Associate Professor Andy Dong at the above address and should include a curriculum vita, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2012

Multiple Faculty Positions

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering seeks applicants to join its FULL-TIME FACULTY in their work of bringing positive change to engineering education and in preparing students to become exemplary engineering innovators who recognize needs, design solutions, and engage in creative enterprises for the good of the world. Our programs emphasize inquiry-based learning and team-based projects in a community of engaged, self-directed learners.
Olin faculty develop and deliver a broad-based and rigorous engineering curriculum that emphasizes creativity, design and entrepreneurial thinking within the context of a liberal education. Faculty are expected to be excellent and inspirational educators and to pursue programs of scholarship and intellectual vitality that contribute to the college’s mission. Olin faculty have opportunities for collaboration with colleagues from key partner institutions in the Boston area and across the country and abroad. The College is located in Needham, MA, with convenient access to Boston and the Rte. 128 technology corridor.
We seek candidates with excellent scholarly credentials who have diverse interests, intellectual curiosity, passion for undergraduate education, and the ability to communicate and work well in teams. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with expertise in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Mathematics who have the desire and the ability to contribute to cross-disciplinary learning. While we primarily seek candidates at the Assistant Professor rank, outstanding candidates at higher ranks will also be considered.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately. All completed applications received by December 1, 2011 will receive full consideration. Candidates should submit a cover letter which includes a substantive and specific description of their potential contributions to both Olin's educational program and mission. Candidates should also submit a curriculum vitae, a statement addressing their teaching record and goals, and a statement addressing their record and goals for research and/or other forms of intellectual vitality. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to facultysearch@olin.edu. Where circumstances prevent this, candidates may instead submit only the names and contact information for at least three references.
Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and specifically invites and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Please submit materials and enquiries to facultysearch@olin.edu. For more information, see www.olin.edu/search

POSTDOC POSITIONS AT CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The research and education at Chalmers University of Technology are focused on technology, science and architecture. Our motivation comes from a desire to discover and to learn new things. Behind everything we do there is a wish to participate and contribute to a sustainable development both nationally and globally. Chalmers has a creative and stimulating environment that makes use of everyone's talents, experiences and resources.

We are now opening a number of post-doc positions. The Postdoc position is an appointment that offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. The appointment is for 1+1 years of full-time employment.

We are looking for someone who has expertise in one or more of the following areas of research: Systems Engineering & PLM; Robust Design and Variation Simulation; Machine Elements; Industrial Design; Human Factors Engineering; User Centred Design; Design education; Assembly automation and flexible production; Production simulation and virtual engineering; Human factors in manufacturing, including ICT tools.

For more information, please contact one of the following:
Professor and Head of Department Rikard Söderberg
+46 31-772 86 17
rikard.soderberg@chalmers.se

Professor Johan Stahre (Production Systems)
+46 31-772 12 88
johan.stahre@chalmers.se

Professor MariAnne Karlsson (Design and Human Factors)
+46 31 772 1108
mak@chalmers.se

Professor Hans Johannesson (Product Development)
+46 31 772 1363
hansj@chalmers.se