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Faculty – Isotope Geochemistry

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Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, this posting seeks motivated faculty researchers who currently hold a full-time position at a degree-granting research institution interested in performing research as part of the Analytical Biogeochemistry Team at the National Energy Technology Laboratory. One objective of the geological and environmental sciences focus area is to develop and demonstrate a protocol for the use of natural geochemical tracers to monitor subsurface systems. Specific tracers of interest include naturally-occurring isotopes and natural bulk geochemical signals.

For more information, please visit http://orau.gov/netl/open-projects/projects.html

 

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Post-Doctoral Researcher in High-Throughput Computational Screening of CO2 Capture Materials

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A highly motivated post-doctoral associate is sought to participate in the development of a new, innovative high-throughput computational tool suite for the prediction of materials properties in carbon capture materials. Specifically, the goals of this project will be to simulate a large database of materials and their associated carbon-capture-relevant properties and coordinate with the tool set of the Carbon Capture Simulation Initiative (CCSI) in order to optimize on carbon capture material and process simultaneously.

For more information, please visit http://orau.gov/netl/open-projects/projects.html

 

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Fall 2015 Finishing Fellowship Nominations Open

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Applications for fall 2015 finishing fellowships are now being accepted, and are due no later than 4pm, June 8, 2015 to Dr. Debra Charlesworth in the Graduate School. Instructions on the application and evaluation process are found online.

Students are eligible if all of the following criteria are met:

  1. Must be a PhD student.
  2. Must expect to finish during the semester supported as a finishing fellow.
  3. Must have submitted no more than one previous application for a finishing fellowship.
  4. Must be eligible for or in Research Mode at the time of application.

Finishing Fellowships provide support to PhD candidates who are close to completing their degrees. These fellowships are available through the generosity of alumni and friends of the University. They are intended to recognize outstanding PhD candidates who are in need of financial support to finish their degrees and are also contributing to the attainment of goals outlined in The Michigan Tech Plan. The Graduate School anticipates funding up to ten fellowships with support ranging from $2000 to full support (stipend + tuition). Students who receive full support through a Finishing Fellowship may not accept any other employment. For example, students cannot be fully supported by a Finishing Fellowship and accept support as a GTA or GRA.

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Australia’s Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships Program

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ORAU has partnered with the Australian Government to seek U.S. and Canadian applicants for Australia’s Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships Program. This program is an internationally competitive, merit-based program that provides up to AUD $272,500 (USD $213,295) for study, research or professional development opportunities between Australia and the world.

Opportunities include:

  • Postgraduate coursework or research for up to 4 years.
  • Postgraduate and postdoctoral research for 4-6 months.
  • Professional development opportunities for 1-4 months.

Program benefits include travel and establishment allowances, tuition, health insurance, and monthly stipends. For more information or to apply, please visithttp://orau.org/endeavourscholarships/. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2015. For any questions, please email endeavor@education.gov.au

 

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Computational Chemist / Physicist / Materials Scientist / Electrochemist

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An opportunity exists for post-doctoral researchers or to develop computational models and data analysis tools to support NETL Solid Oxide Fuel Cells research.  Research efforts focus primarily on: (1) accurate capture and computational representation of relevant physical and chemical processes; and (2) validation of models using detailed in-house experiments or independently published reports. This position will provide support to transfer existing models to a High Performance Computing (HPC) platform, operate the codes to ensure accurate results are being obtained, apply user interfaces on models to facilitate broader accessibility, and integrate component models.

For more information, please visit

http://orau.gov/netl/open-projects/projects.html

 

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Chemist / Chemical Engineer / Materials Scientist / Physicist

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An opportunity exists for post-doctoral researchers to conduct applied research in support of NETL Solid Oxide Fuel Cells research.  Research efforts associated with this position focus primarily on: (1) electrode infiltration technology; (2) examination of electrode degradation processes; (3) fundamental reaction and transport measurement.

For more information, please visit:

http://orau.gov/netl/open-projects/projects.html

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Spectroscopist / Materials Scientist / Physicist / Chemist / Chemical Engineer

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An opportunity exists for post-doctoral researchers to conduct analytical research in support of NETL Solid Oxide Fuel Cells research.  Research efforts associated with this position focuses primarily on: (1) examination of SOFC structures using advanced analytical techniques including FIB-SEM, nano-CT, and plasma FIB; (2) reconstructions of microstructural and generation of high fidelity visualizations; and (3) transfer of data sets to support computational examinations of SOFC performance.

For more information, please visit:

http://orau.gov/netl/open-projects/projects.html

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Diploma Frames Available from Alumni Relations

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Give your graduating student worker a gift that lets them proudly display and treasure their Michigan Tech diploma. The Michigan Tech Alumni Association offers high-quality frames in three attractive styles: polished black metal, classic wood and briarwood. All are 12 inches by 15 inches and come complete with an elegant black matte embossed with the official Michigan Tech seal.

More information is available online.

These are being offered to University departments at a $10 discount off retail prices. To order, contact Alumni Relations at 7-2400 or alumni@mtu.edu .

Proceeds from the sale of these frames support a variety of programs for alumni and students.

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