Employment — Princeton University — Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Employment Opportunities

Princeton University

Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics

And the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering and Applied Science

The Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics (PACM) and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the general field of applied mathematics in areas relevant to mechanical and aerospace engineering. We are especially interested candidates in nonlinear mechanics, but all areas of expertise relevant to mechanical and aerospace engineering will be considered. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field, and have a demonstrated record of excellence in research with evidence of an ability to establish an independent research program. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain students of all races, nationalities and genders. We strongly encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups.

The Program in Applied and Computational mathematics is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program that provides a home for people from many fields and directions, who share a passion for mathematics and its applications. Our core faculty is presently constituted by 11 faculty members, most of who hold a joint appointment between their home department and PACM; these core faculty also function as an executive committee for PACM in all its important decisions. Drawing from a wide range of departments, from the physical sciences and engineering to the human sciences, PACM is also fortunate in counting an additional 48 Princeton faculty members among its associate faculty; they provide mentoring and advising to our students interested in their fields of expertise.

More information can be found at http://www.pacm.princeton.edu

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2012, however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, including a list of publications and presentations, a summary of research accomplishments and future plans, a teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references online at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Personal statements that summarize teaching experience and contributions to diversity are encouraged.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Princeton University
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the general field of Applied Physics or related areas. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, and have a demonstrated record of excellence in research with evidence of an ability to establish an independent research program. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain students of all races, nationalities and genders.

Princeton’s MAE department has a long history of leadership in Applied Physics, with particular strength in spectroscopy, lasers, optics, diagnostics, plasma physics, and light-matter interactions. Research in this area often spurs advances important to other core areas in the department including fluid mechanics, energy and combustion science, propulsion, sensing, control and material sciences. We seek candidates with the background and skills to build upon these strengths and those who can lead the department into new and exciting areas of applied physics.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2012, however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, including a list of publications and presentations, a summary of research accomplishments and future plans, a teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references online at http://jobs.princeton.edu, reference number #1200556. Personal statements that summarize leadership experience and contributions to diversity are encouraged.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations

Postdoc Position Opening: Nuclear Warhead Verification

September 26, 2012

A postdoctoral or more senior research position is available with Princeton University’s Nuclear Futures Laboratory, an initiative of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Program on Science and Global Security of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

The position will involve independent and collaborative research to support an active project on nuclear warhead verification, including experimental work at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Monte-Carlo computer-modeling, and validation of experimental and simulated data. Additional responsibilities will include work with and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students in the group and project support of the International Panel on Fissile Materials. Applicants should have a PhD in nuclear engineering or the physical sciences and have expertise in radiation detector technologies and verification approaches. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest in policy issues related to nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament.

The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. The salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience. Applications should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and include a cover letter, resume, 2–3 sample publications, and names of three references. Application review begins November 1, 2012, and continues until position is filled.

Individuals with evidence of experience in scholarly research in the prescribed areas are encouraged to apply.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Senior Technical Support Staff II

The 3D Audio and Applied Acoustics (3D3A) Laboratory at Princeton University (http://www.princeton.edu/3D3A) is looking to hire a technician in the area of audio and acoustics with technical expertise in various aspects of both analog and digital audio.

· Maintain inventory of electronic and mechanical parts

· Work with digital and analog circuits, electronic circuit design and repair

Work with sensors, actuators
Debug and repair electronic circuits and systems
Provide general technical support for the various research projects at the lab.
Conduct audio and acoustic measurements using scientific microphones, measuring equipment and computers.
Install, diagnose, debug and repair various audio equipment including microphones, amplifiers and speakers and headphones.
Carry out digital signal processing tasks and program computers and DSP chips for audio signal processing.
Order materials, supplies and equipment for the lab.
Be responsible for the physical upkeep of the laboratory.
Be responsible for safety in the laboratory.

Essential Skills:

· Background and experience in electronics including developing and building experiments

· Background in electronics digital and analog circuits

· Experience in sensors, actuators, radio-controlled vehicles

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to manage and direct students in laboratory operations

· Training or instructional skills

· Knowledge of safety and health issues concerning electronic instrumentation, machining and computers

Post-Doctoral Research Associate
High-Contrast Imaging and Adaptive Optics
Princeton University

Princeton University's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and the Department of Astrophysical Sciences invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior position starting Spring 2012 or later. A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy, Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related area is required.

The position supports work in our laboratory in high-contrast imaging. The high-contrast laboratory at Princeton works with NASA on the development of concepts for searching for and characterizing extrasolar planets. We are looking for an excellent experimentalist with laboratory optics experience. The successful candidate will help develop advanced coronagraph designs, test new techniques and algorithms for high-contrast imaging, and support advanced adaptive optics development (on the ground and in space) for astronomical imaging. In particular, the successful candidate will lead the recently awarded Technology Demonstration of Exoplanet Missions project to raise the technology readiness level of two sequential deformable mirrors for wavefront control with a shaped pupil coronagraph. Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and available funding, for a total of up to three years.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu with their vitae, including a list of publications and presentations, a summary of research accomplishments and interests, and contact information for at least three potential references.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Post-Doctoral Research Opportunities

Combustion Energy Frontier Research Center

U.S. Department of Energy

The Combustion Energy Frontier Research Center (CEFRC), administratively located at Princeton University, brings together leading researchers at seven universities and two national laboratories. Fourteen principal investigators (PIs) http://www.princeton.edu/cefrc/colleagues/principal-investigators/ comprise the team, which has expertise across all relevant length and time scales characterizing combustion phenomena, ranging from molecular quantum chemistry through engine processes. The CEFRCs theoretical and experimental research aimed at optimizing conditions for combustion of non-petroleum-based, carbon-neutral fuels.

Two-year positions as Combustion Energy Research Fellows are available for co-sponsored postdoctoral or more senior research associates to perform joint, high-risk/high-payoff research projects with at least two principal investigators of the Center at their respective locations, providing synergy and continuous rejuvenation of research directions. These are highly competitive appointments which provide rigorous training for the next generation of leaders in combustion science and technology. Application information is at http://www.princeton.edu/cefrc/combustion-research-fello/ . Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae including publications, contact information for three references, and identification of potential sponsors among the 14 PIs to http://jobs.princeton.edu , requisition # 1200120. Candidates to be given serious consideration will be contacted directly for further information.

Applications for the Combustion Energy Research Fellows program will be considered on a rolling basis, with the selections announced in January, May, and September. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience, with a minimum of $48,000/year plus benefits.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field and show evidence of experience in scholarly research in the prescribed areas .

in a relevant field and show evidence of experience in scholarly research in the prescribed areas .

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For additional information about the CEFRC, please visit www.princeton.edu/cefrc or email inquiries to efrc@princeton.edu , or you may contact:

Princeton University

Combustion Energy Frontier Research Center

Attn: Lilian Tsang

D-323 Engineering Quadrangle

Olden Street

Princeton, NJ 08544-5263

Professional Specialist/Associate Director
Combustion Energy Frontier Research Center
U.S. Department of Energy

The Combustion Energy Frontier Research Center is seeking a professional specialist to serve as Associate Director of the Center. The incumbent will assist the Director in coordinating the overall research, outreach, and administrative activities of the Center, including the recruitment of post doctoral associates and visiting scholars, organization of annual technical conferences and summer schools, maintenance of an active web-site, budgetary matters, and outreach to industrial and government research centers.

The Associate Director will be expected to be proficient at the research level in a discipline in experimental, theoretical, and computational combustion science that constitutes the mission of the Center, including but not limited to quantum chemistry, chemical kinetics of fuels combustion, combustion of biofuels and synfuels, and laminar and turbulent flames. Further information on the activities of the Principal investigators of the Center can be found at http://princeton.edu/cefrc.

Candidates should have an excellent research record supported by publications on fundamental combustion research with applications in propulsion, energy and environmental issues. Ability to organize and convey information in a clear and concise manner as well as prioritize and meet deadlines. Must have proven successful background in decision making processes, excellent organizational skills, be able to multi-task, the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment, and good communication skills. Proficient computer skills including web maintenance and data management desirable. Ph.D. degree required in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering, or related fields in physics and chemistry.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. You may apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu , requisition #0110724.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS

Princeton University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for post doctoral and more senior research positions. Individuals with evidence of experience in scholarly research and a strong commitment to excellence in education are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Optics, Physics, Material or Applied Physics, or a related area is required. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp and include curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references.

We are interested in candidates who have an interest in:
Combustion and Energy Science
Computational Engineering
Dynamics and Controls Systems
Energy and Climate
Bioengineering
Fluid Mechanics
Lasers and Applied Physics
Materials and Mechanical Systems

Princeton University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Princeton University Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Employment Opportunities

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Senior Technical Support Staff II

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS