CEE Postdoc Surface Model Development and Evaluation

Civil & Environmental

Interested in learning and gaining valuable interdisciplinary research experiences, from data science to modeling in ecohydrology and water related fields to enrich your modeling and data analytics experiences? Please apply for this postdoctoral position in the civil & environmental engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.We are recruiting a highly self-motivated postdoctoral associate for a funded project with a start date of summer 2021 or fall 2021. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension for additional one to two years depending on performance and the project needs. The postdoctoral associate would work under the supervision of Professor Xu Liang (email: xuliang@pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh (https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/XuLiang/). Project Description:The postdoctoral associate, as part of a larger project team, would work on developing and evaluating a new land surface and eco-hydrological model based on new theory (e.g., optimality) and newly available rich observations. These related aspects of the modeling development work are part of an international collaborative project where a next-generation model of the terrestrial biosphere and its interactions with the carbon cycle, water cycle and climate will be developed. The goal of the entire project is to eventually yield more reliable projections of future climates which could give a newfound ability to address issues in sustainability, including the potential to maintain the biosphere’s capacity to regulate the carbon cycle while benefiting human well-being and development. The postdoctoral associate will have an opportunity to work with top scientists around the world from multiple universities/institutions with diverse expertise.Candidate Qualifications/Requirements:• Hold a Ph.D. degree prior to the start date of the postdoctoral appointment with research experiences in at least one or more of the following areas: land surface modeling, eco- hydrological modeling, regulation of plant hydraulics on land-atmosphere interaction, computational hydrology; and knowledge on VIC (Variable Infiltration Capacity) model, VIC+ model, and vegetation  dynamic modeling would be a plus;• Possess strong coding skills in at least C and/or Python, additional skills in GIS, Matlab, R, and Fortran are a plus, and have modeling experiences over large spatial scales;• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills• Lead the preparation of research publications for submission to peer-reviewed academic journals based on the research undertaken• Be able to manage own academic research and associated activities along with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team as required;• Have a strong work ethic and time management skills;• Candidates should be highly self-motivated, responsible, intellectually curious and enthusiastic about the project research, and interested in model development by writing computer codes;• Be committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. Additional experience in the following aspects is highly desirable:• Have experiences of coupling different models (e.g., a land surface model with a dynamic vegetation model)• Be able to handle and analyze large datasets• Be familiar with numerical methods (e.g., finite difference, finite volume, and/or finite element methods)Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Forfurther information or questions about this position you may contact Professor Xu Liang directly (xuliang@pitt.edu).Your application should include:•      Cover letter•      Curriculum Vitae•      1-page statement of your career goals and how this position will help you achieve your goals•      Unofficial academic transcripts for B.S. and graduate studies•      Contact information for three referencesApplications are being accepted to Requisition 21003101 at join.pitt.edu.Candidates from underrepresented minority groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh offers an excellent health insurance benefit together with other benefits. Pittsburgh has been consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the US (https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/media/press-kit/pittsburgh-accolades/).

CDIM POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Civil & Environmental

A postdoctoral appointment is available in the Computational Diagnostics and Inverse Mechanics (CDIM) research group under the supervision of Dr. John C. Brigham at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.   A highly motivated researcher is sought for this unique opportunity to develop existing research areas and help to build exciting new directions within the CDIM group.  The CDIM group is actively involved in a number of projects covering a diverse array of applications, including shape and kinematic analysis of medical imaging data for diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, novel design concepts and optimal design strategies for smart material morphing structures, efficient and accurate computational nondestructive material characterization algorithms, and reduced-order modeling for simulating multi-physics behaviors.  A specific ongoing project involves development and implementation of shape-based methods to evaluate changes in the function of the human heart, including both direct statistical analysis as well as inverse estimation of heart wall mechanical properties.  Another ongoing project is to develop complementary experimental and computational procedures to evaluate mechanical properties of cell/tissue constructs.  The potential areas for further expansion include additional applications of inverse problems in mechanics of biological or artificial structures, with specifics depending upon the particular interests and capabilities of the candidate.  The successful applicant will: possess or be on track to complete a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and have an excellent academic record.  have expertise in computational mechanics and numerical methods.have experience in coding with one or more software languages (e.g., Python, C++, Fortran, and/or MATLAB).  have a strong work ethic and time management skills along with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team as required. Additional experience with pattern recognition and machine learning as well as numerical optimization is highly desirable.  The candidate should have completed their Ph.D. prior to the start date of the position. Candidates from underrepresented minority groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.    The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension. The start date is flexible, with a preference for candidates capable of starting early in 2021 or as soon as possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Your application should include: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae 1-page statement of your career goals and how this position will help you achieve your goals Contact information for three references For further information or questions about this position you may contact: Dr. John Brigham directly (brigham@pitt.edu). Applications are being accepted at join.pitt.edu.

Dr. John Brigham

Glaucoma Mechanobiology - Vande Geest

Bioengineering

A postdoctoral position is currently available at the Soft Tissue Biomechanics Laboratory (STBL) in the Department of Bioengineering under the direction of Professor Jonathan Vande Geest. The STBL is currently developing a novel platform to study the mechanobiology of the optic nerve head in primary open angle glaucoma that seamlessly integrates state of the art techniques in regenerative medicine, 3D bioprinting, and intravital imaging. The long term goal of the STBL is to utilize this novel platform to improve the mechanistic understanding of how optic nerve head extracellular matrix remodeling is linked to retinal ganglion cell death and vision loss and if this understanding can be leveraged to discover the next generation of novel therapeutic targets for glaucoma. Applicants should hold a PhD in Bioengineering or Cell Biology or related field. A strong background in biology is preferred, including experience with cell and molecular biology quantitative assay development and optimization. Candidates will also be considered who have a strong computational/mathematical background with experience in mechanistic modeling of extracellular matrix remodeling. This will remain open until filled. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work in a collaborative environment and interact with an interdisciplinary group of scientists and clinicians. In particular, the candidate will work closely with clinician scientists in the Department of Ophthalmology as well as STBL collaborators in the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restoration. The city of Pittsburgh is one of the “most livable” cities in the US and is a leader in medicine, engineering and high-tech industries. Please visit our website (www.stblvandegeest.com) to further explore ongoing research in the STBL. Interested applicants should submit a CV, statement of research interest and purpose, Unofficial copy of full UG and Grad transcripts, and the contact information for three references to: Jonathan P. Vande Geest, Professor jpv20@pitt.edu using the subject line “STBL Postdoctoral Position Application” The Department of Bioengineering is strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates. We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Jonathan P. Vande Geest

Petroleum Engineering Faculty

Chemical & Petroleum

We seek one exceptional tenured candidate for a position at associate or full professor level. Our department is re-establishing an ABET-accredited BS degree program in PetE to complement our MS in PetE, and the applicant is expected to provide leadership in the development of the undergraduate curriculum and internship/coop program.  Promising academic candidates must have a track record of leadership in Petroleum Engineering research and contributions to teaching Petroleum Engineering courses at the undergraduate or graduate levels. We also welcome industrial candidates with at least five years of experience reflected in an extensive research and presentation record, along with university-level instructional experience. All candidates, whether from academia or industry, must have a PhD in science or engineering and at least one degree (BS, MS or PhD) in Petroleum Engineering. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply. Our department has internationally recognized programs in Energy and Sustainability, Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, Materials, Multi-Scale Modeling, and Biomedical Engineering. Active collaborations exist with several adjacent centers, including the U.S. DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Simulation and Modeling, the Center for Energy, the Petersen Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering, the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.  Our department has a strategic alliance with Lubrizol Corporation that includes educational and research components. The candidate is expected to lead a vibrant research program (funded by federal sources such as NSF, DOE and NETL, state agencies, industry partners, ACS PRF, etc.). The successful applicant will be expected to organize and lead large group proposals and to develop a strong relationship with the NETL facilities in Pittsburgh and Morgantown and with regional gas and oil producing companies. The candidate must also be committed to high quality teaching for a diverse student body and to assisting our department in enhancing diversity. To apply, please submit via Interfolio a detailed CV, names of four references, research plans/vision (5 - 10 pages), teaching plans/vision (2 - 4 pages), and service plans/vision (2 - 4 pages related to professional service to the department, university and scientific community).  Applications will only be accepted via submission through the following Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/73466. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 1, 2020. Please address any inquiries (but not applications) to Dr. Robert Enick via che@pitt.edu. Please put “2020 PetE position” in the subject line. The University of Pittsburgh is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Pitt PetE Search

NTEI-NTE Lab Postdoc

Bioengineering

The Neural Tissue Electrode Interface and Neural Tissue Engineering Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh has two postdoctoral research fellow positions open immediately. Seeking highly motivated and well trained individuals to conduct neural technology research funded by two NIH BRAIN initiative grants. Neural technologies designed for recording and modulate neural activity have shown enormous potentials in advancing brain science, treating diseases or restoring lost neurological function. Successful candidates will work on improving neural interface technologies with special focuses on understanding the safety of neural stimulation and implant induced brain injury, as well as developing biomimetic and therapeutic strategies to improve the implant-neural tissue integration. The successful candidate should possess a Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry or a related field. He/she should have a strong research background in neurobiology or neurophysiology. Experiences with some of the following areas are desired, including neuronal and glial cell cultures, molecular and biochemical assays, neural tissue histology, biomaterial and biosensor fabrication, in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology. He/she will be working with interdisciplinary teams of neural engineers, material scientists, chemists, neurosurgeons and neurobiologists, and have the opportunities to collaborate with top neuroscientists and neural engineers nation-wide. The initial appointment will be for one year with the strong possibility for an extension. The start date is flexible, with a preference for candidates ready to begin as soon as possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Your application should include: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Contact information for three references. E-mail your materials to xic11@pitt.edu. For further information or questions about this position you may contact: Dr. Tracy Cui (xic11@pitt.edu). The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. The Department of Bioengineering is strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates.  We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position. The University affirms and actively promotes the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected class.

Kozai-postdoc

Bioengineering

The Bio-Integrating Optoelectric Neural Interface Cybernetics Lab within the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a post-doctoral associate. The position is funded through an active grant from the NIH to conduct leading-edge research at the frontier of neuroscience and neurobiology by developing and using novel engineered technologies and tools to disentangle long-standing basic neurobiology questions at the interface of neuroscience and engineering. Our goal is to elucidate pathways involved in neurodegeneration and brain injuries as well as the basic biology of neuro-glial-vascular coupling and functional neurostimulation, and then utilizing neurotechnologies to attenuate degeneration and enhance brain function. Applicants should hold a PhD in a related field including but not limited to Biomedical Engineering, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Material Science, and Mathematics. Animal surgery experience is preferred. The candidate should have a strong research background in neural engineering, in vivo electrophysiology, or in vivo two-photon microscopy.  Expertise with in vivo two photon imaging, viral transduction in rodent brain, image processing (e.g. GCaMP) and head-fixed visual cortex experiments (V1) are desired. Experiences with biomaterial fabrication, electrochemistry, material characterization, neural tissue histology, functional/evoked electrophysiology/imaging, functional electrical stimulation, and advanced biological imaging (two-photon and confocal microscopy) are seen as advantages. Successful candidate will work on the chronic neural interface with special focus on implant-tissue interaction. He/she will be working with an interdisciplinary team of neural engineers, neuroscientists, neurosurgeon, biologists, and material scientists. The appointment is intended to be 2 years and may be renewable depending on availability of funds. To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) as a single pdf document to Takashi Kozai (tdk18@pitt.edu). The Department of Bioengineering is strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates.  We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position. The University affirms and actively promotes the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected class.

MEMS Data-Driven Modeling Faculty Position

MEMS

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) invites applications for a tenure ¬track position in the area of Data-Driven Modeling. Successful applicants should have the ability to build an externally funded research program, as well as contribute to the teaching mission of the MEMS Department. Applicants should have a PhD or ScD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Applicants with outstanding track records at the associate professor and full professor levels are also encouraged to apply, but the focus will be at the assistant professor level. Expertise is particularly sought in one or more of the following areas: data-driven discovery of dynamical systems; physics-informed machine learning; data-driven predictive modeling; and multi-fidelity analysis.  Candidates with research applications in the areas of data assimilation and forecast, PDE-constrained optimization, control and reinforcement learning and modern computational methodologies are especially encouraged.  We are seeking candidates who have strong interdisciplinary interests and who can collaborate across engineering disciplines, but have a primary focus on mechanical engineering. The MEMS Department currently has 30 tenured or tenure-track faculty members who generate over $8 million in annual research expenditures. The Department maintains cutting-edge experimental and computational facilities in its six core research competencies: computational and data-enabled engineering; materials for extreme environments; advanced manufacturing and design; soft matter biomechanics; nuclear and other sustainable energies; and quantitative and in situ materials characterization. The successful candidate for this position will benefit from the resources, support, and a multidisciplinary research environment fostered by many interdisciplinary centers including the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Research Computing (http://www.crc.pitt.edu). Qualified applicants should submit their applications through Interfolio at the following link:  https://apply.interfolio.com/68086. The application should include the following materials in pdf form: a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching plans, and name and contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply. The candidate should be committed to high-quality teaching for a diverse student body and to assisting our Department in enhancing diversity. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science fosters an inclusive academic teaching, learning, and research culture that supports the success of its diverse faculty and students. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ChemE Regenerative Medicine Faculty Position

Chemical & Petroleum

The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering (www.engineering.pitt.edu/Departments/Chemical-Petroleum) invites applications from accomplished individuals with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or a closely related discipline.  This is a tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the research area of regenerative medicine including focus areas of tissue engineering, organ engineering, organ/ disease on a chip, biomaterials, medical devices, synthetic biology, and immunotherapy. The candidate should have a strong interest in the translation of their research through the generation and licensing of intellectual property. This unique position will be supported by two personalized mentoring teams. One comprising a group of physicians focused on clinical need in the candidate’s topic areas, and a second group of experts in technology transfer in the medical space. The laboratories for the successful candidate will be within the highly collaborative and clinically-focused McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. In addition, the candidate must be committed to contributing to the high quality education of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh is a top-five institution in terms of NIH funding and provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary research, strengthened through its affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and collaborations with Carnegie Mellon University.  The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, ranked among the top programs in the country, has outstanding research and educational programs. The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (www.mirm.pitt.edu), Musculoskeletal Research Center (www.pitt.edu/~msrc), Center for Neuroscience (www.cnup.pitt.edu), Drug Discovery Institute (www.upddi.pitt.edu), Vascular Medicine Institute (www.vmi.pitt.edu), and the Cancer Institute (www.upci.upmc.edu) offer many collaborative research opportunities. Interested individuals should send the following as a single PDF attachments via email to che@pitt.edu (include REGENERATIVE MEDICINE CHEME POSITION in the subject line): (1) cover letter, (2) complete CV (including funding record), (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement and (5) list of four references (names and complete contact information).  Applications will be reviewed beginning February 1, 2019. The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering is strongly committed to a diverse academic environment and places high priority on attracting female and underrepresented minority candidates.  We strongly encourage candidates from these groups to apply for the position. One of the major strategic goals of The University of Pittsburgh is to “Embrace Diversity and Inclusion”; therefore, the candidate should be committed to high quality teaching and research for a diverse student body and to assisting our department in enhancing diversity in all forms. The University of Pittsburgh is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.