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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications and nominations for the Mosing Endowed Energy Chair, a tenured faculty position in the Department of Mechanical
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Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely allied academic discipline and hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. A strong record
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