Open Rank Positions avaialble at Arizona State University (Sustainable Engineering)

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) are seeking creative and entrepreneurial faculty who share our passion for finding solutions to the grand challenges facing society, through both research and the education of the next generation of engineers. We have tenured and tenure track faculty positions available at all levels for individuals who can contribute to research clusters in energy, health care, sustainability, security, and exploration and who can contribute to innovative degree programs spanning the fields of aerospace, bio, chemical, civil and environmental, computer systems, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering, as well as computer science and construction management. Find out more about our ongoing searches and how to apply online at http://engineering.asu.edu/grandchallengesfaculty/ .

Within a sustainable engineering theme we seek candidates able to advance the theory and practice of sustainable engineering and industrial ecology; to define and model complex systems; and to engineer technologies and systems that define and lead to sustainable urban living by 2030. This year we are seeking multiple faculty at all levels (assistant to full professors) for appointments in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering in any of the following areas: risk management engineering, urban systems modeling, life cycle assessment, human health exposure assessment, membrane technologies, urban transportation, sustainable materials and green intelligent buildings, and visualization (http://engineering.asu.edu/grandchallengesfaculty/sustainability ). Additional descriptions for each of these positions being sought follow:

· Development of urban system models that simulate complex and integrated civil infrastructure (e.g., transportation, water, power, communication, etc) with human behavior and applies concepts from risk management engineering (threat analysis, industrial engineering). The candidate should be interested in applying these models, as part of research teams, to address emerging questions related to how and why infrastructure systems can be engineered, maintained and managed for achieving local and global sustainability goals.

· Application of life cycle assessment to develop metrics and quantifiable goals by 2030 that define earth systems and sustainable engineering. A focus on analysis of energy production and usage, and sustainable urban systems, would be beneficial to complement existing activities at ASU related to sustainable energy.

· Approaches on how we can improve public health by better assessing current and preventing future exposures to pollutants that lead to human disease. Specifically, we seek candidates interested in exploring how working towards sustainability goals may alter pollutant exposures and affect human health. For example, greener buildings may pose new chemical or microbial pollutant risks or manufacturing of new sustainable technologies may pose unique worker or consumer exposures. Engineering expertise is sought in how to assess human exposures to current and future pollutants in new ways while working with epidemiologists to improve public health and prevent disease. Candidates should be interested in working closely with an existing strong groups of faculty in the areas of water, air, sensors, construction, and provide linkages to our healthcare grand challenges. Faculty with expertise in various fields of engineering, medicine, epidemiology or closely related disciplines, are encouraged to apply.

· Addressing how the use of membrane technologies can reduce water dependency as an obstacle for sustainable urban living. Expertise is sought to develop membrane technologies to increase access and use of brackish groundwater, seawater, industrial wastestreams and reclaimed wastewater. Candidates with expertise in integration of membranes for processing of biofuels are also encouraged to apply.

· Development of transportation systems that are sustainable, resilient, and intelligent, and sustainable urban transportation systems. Expertise is sought for technology development or planning analysis that leads to more efficient use of existing infrastructure. This may involve smart vehicles and mass transit systems or how to integrate network capacity expansion into urban planning for integrated, future living. For example, how can GPS system communications improve transit systems. This may also involve analysis of complex multimodal transportation networks, deployment of advanced transportation technologies for remote sensing and monitoring of traffic systems, or energy and environmental aspects of transportation planning including considerations of the consequences of human travel behavior on global climate change.

· Developing novel or smart materials and technologies, including those that improve the sustainability of urban infrastructure systems and, in particular, greener buildings. By novel materials we are referring to material alternatives to conventional concrete, steel or wood. Smart materials have properties that can be significantly changed in controlled fashion by external stimuli. Candidates should have an interest in residential, commercial and industrial buildings that have low lifecycle footprints through incorporation of novel materials and construction practices. Expertise could include development of composite materials, or nanotechnology-based systems, and/or computational structural analysis of these materials in complex structures. Expertise is could also involve integration of sensor technology for real-time in-situ monitoring of structural condition and energy efficiency of buildings.

· Evaluate and design virtual experiences to aid in sustainable design. We seek to enrich life experiences at low risk while minimizing environmental footprint through virtual activities and interactions by integrating Artificial Intelligence, visualization/gaming, cognitive modeling of learning, computer graphics, virtual reality and sensing for personalized learning and recreation. Candidates should consider connections to other ASU programs (e.g., Arts Media and Engineering, Decision Theater, Cognitive learning).

We anticipate applicants with a wide range of experience and education, including civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, computer science and engineering, industrial and systems engineering.

Required qualifications include having an earned doctorate in engineering or related field (as described above) and demonstrated evidence of research capability and commitment to teaching excellence as appropriate to the candidate’s rank. Review of applications begins December 1, 2009 and will continue weekly until the searches are closed. Please contact Dr. Paul Westerhoff with any questions at paul.westerhoff@asu.edu.

To Apply:
Please submit a current CV, a statement describing how your research and teaching interests address grand challenges facing society, and a list of three references to sustainability.grandchallenge.fulton@asu.edu.

Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (See ASU’s complete non-discrimination statement at: www.asu.edu/titleIX)

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 18:00