These job postings have recently been received in the Department of Ag & Biological Engineering at Penn State.
Assistant Professor Position
Mechanized Systems Engineering and Bioenergy Systems University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Lincoln, NE is recruiting
to fill a position that will do research in the bioenergy area and teach courses
in our Mechanized Systems Management program. See pdf for
more information. Posted
05/02/08
Assistant Professor Position
The Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University
at Corvallis invites you to apply for a tenure track, Assistant Professor,
position in the area of Agricultural Water Management. The appointment for
this position will be made in one of two ways, at the discretion of the Department
Head:
1) Full-time 9-month appointment. Tenure track will be offered at 1.00 FTE. The appointee will be expected to generate grants and/or contracts for any appointment during the summer months.
2) Full-time 12-month appointment. Tenure track will be offered at 0.75 FTE. The appointee will be expected to generate 0.25 FTE in sponsored grants and/or contracts to raise their appointment percent to 1.00 FTE.
Applicants should at a minimum have an earned PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Biological Engineering or related degrees. To Apply Please go to this address at Oregon State University's web site: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/. Posting Position number 0002296. Please include 3 letters of reference with your application. Please contact Susan.Dobbie@oregonstate.edu should you have any questions about the application process. The deadline has been extended until May 31st. Posted 04/08
Position: Extension Associate
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences seeks an Extension Associate to collaborate
with Cornell Waste Management Institute Director and staff to develop and coordinate
a new outreach initiative intended to improve the quality of garden produce
grown in urban environments. Specifically, the individual will organize and
direct soil and crop sampling and test for contaminants in urban community
gardens, particularly heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants. Work
with urban outreach coordinators and residents to adopt soil and crop management
approaches that limit dietary exposure to these contaminants. Plan outreach
activities in New York City, including gardener meetings, workshops, and demonstrations,
and develop and maintain a Website related to the extension/outreach activities
and outcomes.
More information: Extension Associate - 08340 (please refer to this job number,
08340, when applying or searching Jobs at Cornell web site:
http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/
posted 04/08
Position: Research Technologist
University of Nebraska- Lincoln, West Central Research & Extension Center, North
Platte, NB.
Participate in planning research projects and implementing research protocols.
Convert experimental designs to field plot plans. Duties include: tilling, fertilizing,
planting, harvesting and herbicide spraying. Organize, supervise and participate
in the collection of experimental and production data. Establish and implement
data collection protocols. Assist with research data analysis. Maintain, repair
and enhance research equipment, vehicles and storage areas. Order supplies and
equipment. Expected to work irregular hours under all-season working conditions. Travel
to outlying test fields. More information see pdf. posted
04/08
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Food and Process
Engineering Technology
This 9-month tenure track position with opportunities for summer research support
is available at The Southern Illinois University beginning August
16, 2008.
The successful candidate will teach courses in the undergraduate food and
process engineering technology and agricultural systems technology specializations,
selected from CAD, processing, automation, food engineering technology, operations
management, or others according to program needs. The successful candidate
will develop a research program leading toward grants and refereed publications.
The faculty member will also advise students in undergraduate curricula,
special projects, and club activities. For more information: Food
and Processing position.
posted 04/08
Position: Research and Extension Assistant Professor
The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Idaho,
Twin Falls, ID.
For more information: http://agriculture.AcademicKeys.com/redirect.php?14679-AG88080325
posted 03/08
Position: Faculty
The Agricultural Engineering Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin
- River Falls is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor to teach
courses in our curriculum. We will consider candidates with an MS or PhD degree
and appropriate experience. Salary range $60-90K for the nine-month academic
year. Please forward this message to individuals you feel may be qualified
or interested in a full time teaching position. Please visit the following
website for a complete position description: http://www.uwrf.edu/hr/tt_ag_engineer_tech.htm
posted
03/08
Position: Faculty
North Dakota State University Agricultural Engineering is looking for
a new faculty member to work in biomass (pre)processing – anywhere
after biomass production until the feedstock reaches the plant gate (i.e. harvest,
storage, densification, etc). posted 03/08
For more information: http://www.ageng.ndsu.nodak.edu/employment-biomass2.htm
Position: Fuels Science Expert
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a U. S. Department of Energy
multi-program National Laboratory, has openings at all levels and in many disciplines
are now available in a scenic and dynamic part of the Intermountain West. INL
seeks highly motivated people who want to contribute to scientific inquiry and
creative engineering to solve pressing energy challenges in the United States
and the world. posted 03/08 For
more information see pdf.
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