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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at North Carolina
State University (NCSU) expects to fill a position in the area of Structural Engineering and
Mechanics. We seek candidates in the area of innovative structural systems and materials with
strong domain expertise who have a demonstrated interest in working with colleagues within other
areas of civil engineering (and/or across other disciplines) to be responsive to emerging research
questions aimed at the betterment of civil infrastructure.

Successful candidates should be able to participate in multidisciplinary initiatives to support the
missions of the department and the college. While we expect to hire at the assistant professor level,
outstanding applicants at all ranks are encouraged to apply.

An earned doctorate degree in civil engineering or a closely related field is required. Post-doctoral
experience, professional experience, and a professional engineering license are desirable, but not
required.

We are seeking colleagues to join a vibrant department with 49 faculty members, over 700
undergraduates and 340 graduate students. The CCEE department and laboratories have moved to a
new building (Fitts-Woolard Hall) with all new laboratories on NCSU’s Centennial Campus. We
seek candidates who are able to develop and maintain a nationally recognized and externally funded
research program within their area of expertise, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and
collaborate across disciplines.

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.

Interested applicants should apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/115113 (position
#00000568). Attach individual pdf files of the following: a cover letter, resume, statements of
research and teaching interests, transcripts of graduate work, copies of no more than three
representative publications, and contact information for at least three references.
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual
with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability
related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. Final
candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require
credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final
candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior
to start date. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to
verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Novelis Scholars Program

The Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech is pleased to announce the launch of the Novelis Scholars
Program which seeks to recognize top graduate students conducting research in various aspects of
sustainability, high-throughput materials discovery, and surface functionalization, and AI/data science
applications in materials/manufacturing/supply chains. As a global leader in innovative aluminum
products and services and as the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, championing the vision of a circular
economy, Novelis has partnered with Georgia Tech to collaborate on R&D, and promote education of the
next generation of engineers dedicated to making better products that lead to a more sustainable world.
Novelis is headquartered in Atlanta with a global footprint, over 12,500 employees and recorded $12.3
billion in revenue for its 2020 fiscal year. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry
leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a
multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. For more information about Novelis, please visit
www.novelis.com and see their recent press release on expansion of the Novelis-GT Partnership.

Purpose
• Catalyze and cultivate excellence in graduate level research in strategic growth areas relevant to
Novelis and Georgia Tech.
• Connect top students and their thesis advisors with Novelis scientists and engineers to learn
about their research and explore collaboration and engagement opportunities.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
• Open to students pursuing M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with their thesis research focused on one of
the following areas of relevance to Novelis: 1) Sustainable design, processes, and business
practices, 2) High-throughput materials discovery, 3) Surface functionalization/modification
technologies, and 4) AI/Data Science applications in materials/manufacturing/supply chains.
• Emphasis on research and academic excellence.
• Students who enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives at both Georgia Tech and Novelis are
strongly encouraged to apply.

Recognition
• $7,500 award (topping grant) for the 2021-2022 Academic Year
• “Spend a day at NGRTC”
o Present a Novelis Scholar Invited Lecture on research accomplishments during the year
of the award to Novelis R&D Scientists and Engineers at the Novelis Global Research &
Technology Center (NGRTC) in Kennesaw, GA
o NGRTC Lab Tour
o Opportunity to interact with Novelis leadership, and scientists and engineers working on
related topics
o Opportunity to learn about Novelis’ R&D initiatives for real-world challenges

Application Process
• Send a short (< 2 pages) nomination letter from thesis advisor and the student’s CV to
sharon.mckenzie@gatech.edu
• Deadline for submitting application: October 18, 2021
Please direct any general questions regarding the Novelis Scholars Program to Prof. Shreyes Melkote at
shreyes.melkote@me.gatech.edu.

Uzun + Case seeks motivated candidate with 0-3 years experience for entry level structural engineer positions in our Atlanta and Raleigh offices to design and draft landmark buildings in the Southeast and across the US.

 Qualifications include:

• Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

• EIT Certification

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience in structural analysis, design, and drafting/modeling preferred

 Interested candidates should contact U+C through: Resumes@uzuncase.com 

Please include GPA, transcript, significant coursework, and work experience.

Founded in 1992, Uzun+Case is one of the largest structural engineering firms in the Southeastern US. We are committed to the mentoring and professional development of our staff. We maintain a creative and collaborative work environment to design large and challenging projects. See our projects page for a look at the types of landmark buildings you could help design: https://uzuncase.com/projects/

We are excited to announce openings for two tenure-track faculty positions in Geotechnical Engineering at The Ohio State University. 

These searches come at an exciting time when the University and the College of Engineering are under new leadership with a bold vision to spread opportunity more widely through academic excellence and a culture of inclusiveness.  These efforts build upon a strong foundation to ensure OSU faculty are supported as they launch and sustain their careers, including through the College of Engineering Faculty Mentor Program, the Drake Institute of Teaching and Learning Teaching Support and Teaching Endorsement programs, and the wide variety of employee-led networking and affinity groups.  In addition, the location of Ohio State in the culturally vibrant city of Columbus, OH offers activities for all interests.

Areas of interest broadly include, but are not limited to smart sustainable geo-systems; geo-hazard sensing and modeling; risk and resilience of geo-systems; energy foundations; ground improvement; geosynthetics; geoenvironmental engineering; coastal geotechnics; biogeotechnics; and areas at the intersection of geotechnical engineering and infrastructure equity.  Methodologies of interest include, but are not limited to, geomechanics and advanced physics-based computational modeling; characterization of properties and phenomena by experimental, in-situ testing, remote sensing and geophysical methods; and advanced data science/analytics in geotechnics.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complement existing department strengths around climate alterations and resilience, public health exposure of the built environment, energy systems management, and data collection and analytics.  Positions are full-time (9-month), beginning August 2022.

Full details of the position and the application portal are available as follows:

Assistant Professor of Geotechnical Engineering – academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19361

Open Rank Professor of Geotechnical Engineering – academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19362

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Abdollah Shafieezadeh at Shafieezadeh.1@osu.edu