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Cognitive Science/Artificial
Intelligence Program Officer

Faculty Position

The Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at
Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track or
tenured faculty position in the area of power and energy systems
engineering, power electronics, or electric machines at the
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks to begin in 2015
(www.ece.iastate.edu). Exceptional senior candidates in the
specified area may be considered for an endowed research
chair/professorship position. Women and members of
underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply early at
www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=85535
by completing the Employment Application for vacancy
#140500, with applications to be reviewed beginning September
14. To ensure consideration, apply online by Oct. 15 2014.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected
veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be
directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, 515
294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

The Office of Naval Research seeks qualified applicants to manage basic
and applied research programs in Cognitive Science. Responsibilities include
conceptualization and advocacy for new programs, managing the execution of
existing science and technology programs, coordination with managers of related
programs, and communication with DoD leaders and strategic planning activities.
The most competitive candidates typically hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Cognitive
Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cognitive Psychology
or Engineering. Applicants must also be eligible under the Intergovernmental
Personnel Act Mobility Program that provides for the temporary assignment of
personnel between the Federal Government and state and local governments,
colleges and universities, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research
and development centers, and other eligible organizations. The current cognitive
science program invests heavily in computational cognitive science and the
design of architectures for intelligent systems, including robotic systems.
Planned extensions involve cross-disciplinary research focused on human
interaction with intelligent machines. For more information on ONR and the
cognitive science program visit http://www.onr.navy.mil/
Interested candidates must submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae citing
principal areas of relevant experience, accomplishments, and honors.
Additionally, a statement of interest that includes a discussion of the candidate's
qualifications to perform the described position duties and a discussion of the
applicant's interest in the position is required.
Please send application package to:
Ms. Val Payne
IPA Coordinator/Senior Executive Program Manager
Office of Naval Research
875 North Randolph Street, Room 532
Arlington, VA 22203-1995
or you may fax your application to 703-696-5184.

For technical questions
regarding this vacancy,
please contact:
Dr. Thomas McKenna
Tom.mckenna@navy.mil
703-696-4503

The deadline for submission is September 30, 2014.

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - UCSB
Open Faculty Position
Mellichamp Chair on the Economic Analysis of Sustainable Chemical
Technologies
The University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a faculty position
in the area of economic analysis of sustainable chemical technologies, to start July
1, 2015. Chemicals and materials provide the material basis for goods and services
considered essential for human well-being in modern society. The large volume
and enormous diversity of chemicals generated in today's economy pose considerable challenges and opportunities for sustainability. To address this emerging area
of inquiry, the University of California, Santa Barbara has approved a cluster of
four endowed Chair positions with a common theme of "Sustainable Materials and
Product Design". The Chairholders will encompass interests in green chemistry,
sustainable manufacturing, and sustainable catalytic processing. This faculty position, "Economic Analysis of Sustainable Chemical Technologies", will be hosted
by the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, although joint appointments will also be considered. All four Chairs are expected to work together
closely to foster broad and interdisciplinary research and education in chemical
sustainability. Please see our website for the full ad: http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/
people/position_announcements.html
Applicants should submit to https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00336 : 1)
cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) statement of research 4) statement of teaching
5) five selected publications and 6) four letters of reference. If you have any questions please send your request to mellichair@bren.ucsb.edu . For fullest consideration, all materials should be received electronically by October 1, 2014, although
the position remains open until filled.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law
including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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