TEMPORARY RESEARCH POSITIONS (Position #MRL-SPD-07)

MATERIALS RESEARCH LABORATORY

Positions open until filled.

Areas of Research: Metal and Ceramic Matrix Composites; Solidification Processing;

Intermetallics; Conducting Polymers; Thin Films; High Temperature Superconductors;

Compound Semiconductors; Epitaxial Material Growth; Computer Simulation; Inorganic

Material Preparation; Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR); Electron Microscopy

Applications are invited for anticipated research positions for 2007-08 in the area of Materials Science and Engineering. Appointments will be for one year with the possibility of limited reappointments on an annual basis in accordance with applicable personnel policies and availability of funding. Applicants should possess a professional degree (B.S./Ph.D.) or equivalent experience in Engineering/Physical Sciences with the following possible areas of advanced material specialization: biomaterials, catalysis, metal and ceramic matrix composites, ceramic sensors, solidification processing, intermetallics, compound semiconductors, epitaxial crystal growth, optical properties of materials, conducting polymers, complex fluids, thin films, and high temperature superconductors.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. Applications will be kept active for consideration for all appropriate vacancies within the department for one year.

Submit cover letter referencing position MRL-SPD-07, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Sylvia Vogel; Materials Research Laboratory (MRL-SPD-07); University of California; Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5121. An EO/AA Employer.

Posted: September 28, 2007