Available Faculty and Postdoc Positions:
1-Lecturer Position:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Maine, the flagship campus of the University of Maine System, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Lecturer. The successful candidate for the position is expected to be a highly motivated teacher. The lecturer candidate must have either an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering with substantial professional experience or a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with demonstrated successful college level teaching background, as well as experience mentoring engineers are strongly encouraged to apply. Teaching assignments will typically include undergraduate laboratory and undergraduate lecture courses. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of at least three references as well as a complete curriculum vita. The entire submission should be in the form of a single PDF file which should be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Michael Boyle (Michael.Boyle@UMIT.Maine.edu). If desired, paper duplicates of the package may be sent to Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 5711 Boardman Hall,University ofMaine,Orono,Maine, 04469. Review of applications will begin on May 22, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.
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2-Post-Doc in Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maine, in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, seeks outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral positions in fluid-structure interaction.
Postdoctoral Research Associate(s)
(Advisor: Prof. Karyn Kunzelman – Departments of Mechanical Engineering)
Project : PERCUTANEOUS MITRAL VALVE REPAIR: A VALIDATED FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTION MODELThis project utilizes an advanced fluid-structure interaction (FSI) model of the mitral valve system that allows analysis of the valve in the normal, diseased, or repaired states. The findings are to be validated utilizing a well- established, but unique experimental in-vitro system, in which mitral valve function can be extensively assessed. We will assess two pathologic conditions (annular dilatation, papillary displacement) and one type of repair (percutaneous edge-to-edge repair) in both the diastolic or systolic phases. Once validated, this FSI model can be utilized to assess many different types of pathology and repair. The ultimate long term goal of this research (beyond the scope of the current proposal) is to provide an advanced fluid- structure interaction model of the mitral valve that could ultimately be used for individualized patient planning for mitral valve repair. The project is being carried out in collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. The work will be conducted on-site at PNNL.
Interested candidates with experience in fluid-structure interaction modeling, and applications to the cardiac system. are especially encouraged to apply. The position is available immediately.Contact: karyn.cochran@maine.edu
The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact Mo Shahinpoor (mohsen.shahinpoor@maine.edu) in case you are interested to apply or have a question.