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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Postdoctoral Fellow, Alternative Energy & Power Systems (Union College - USA)


Institution:Union College - Schenectady, NY
Location:Schenectady, NY
Category:
  • Admin - Laboratory and Research
  • Faculty - Engineering - Electrical
  • Faculty - Engineering - Computer Engineering
Posted:12/03/2010
Application Due:Open Until Filled
Type:Full Time
Union College, Postdoctoral Fellow, Alternative Energy and Power Systems. The Environmental Science, Policy, and Engineering Program (ESPE) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invite applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow position, beginning Fall 2011. The successful applicant will join a Mellon Foundation-funded multidisciplinary team that is fostering connections between ECE and ESPE. A PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in alternative energy and its integration into the grid, power electronics and drives, and power systems analysis and design. The Fellow will conduct research, co-teach introductory and capstone courses that engage interdisciplinary ESPE teams on a problem related to energy, and teach an ECE advanced technical elective. Union College is a small, highly selective liberal arts and engineering college in New York State's Capital Region, three hours from New York City and Boston. It emphasizes undergraduate research, multidisciplinary teaching and close collaboration between faculty and students. Further information about the department can be found at our website: http://ece.union.edu.

Applicants should mail a letter of application, CV, statements of teaching and research goals, and should arrange to have three reference letters sent separately. Applications and recommendations should be sent to: ECE Chair, Search Committee, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308. Emailed recommendation letters (not applications) may be sent to ece@union.edu.

Diversity at Union College

Union College's strategic plan highlights the role of diversity in providing an effective education for the 21st century at the heart of our mission and vision for the College. Diversifying the student body, the faculty, the administration, the staff and the curriculum requires a commitment to honor our mission and advance our goals. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, ability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and national origin.

For more information please visit our websites: www.union.edu/diversity and http://www.union.edu/campus/diversity/index.p hp

Application Information

Postal Address:ECE Chair, Search Committee
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Union College - Schenectady, NY
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

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