IEEE Spectrum January, 2013 - 75

Professorship in Energy Research
and Director of the Energy Center at
Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (EPFL,
http://www.epfl.ch) is a world-class European Research University
and a growing, dynamic, public institution of higher education with a
focus on engineering, computer science & communications, basic and
life sciences.

government has recently announced a major program to support energy
research. EPFL is expected to be a key participant in this effort. The new
Director of the Energy Center is expected to provide the intellectual and
managerial guidance so that EPFL can help address the energy needs of
Switzerland and the World.

EPFL is launching an international search and invites applications and
nominations for the position of Director of its Energy Center to take
office no later than 2014. The center director will also be appointed in
one of the academic departments and is expected to establish a strong
research program in her/his own area in addition to managing the
Energy Center. EPFL provides strong institutional funding to support
the research of its professors.

The Director of the Energy Center will report directly to the VP for
Innovation and Technology Transfer. The ideal candidate has an outstanding academic record, proven leadership, fundraising and negotiating skills, as well as knowledge transfer and management abilities.

The Search Committee invites applications (vision statement, complete
CV and the names of at least 6 professional references) to be submitted
at: http://director-energyctr.epfl.ch
The Energy Center formulates a strategy and coordinates energy Screening of dossiers will start February 15th, 2013 and will continue
research activities on campus, it maintains a strong link to industry and until the position is filled.
its director is EPFL's main spokesperson in the energy domain. The
Center provides the interface to the Swiss and European governmental Letters of nomination, expressions of interest or inquiries may be
and funding agencies. A broad spectrum of research is currently ongoing addressed confidentially to:
at EPFL in electrical power generation (e.g., hydroelectric, photovoltaic,
fuel cells, solar fuels, wind, biochemical, plasma physics), energy storage Professor Philippe Gillet
(e.g., hydroelectric, batteries), and power networks and systems.
EPFL Provost & Chairman of the Search Committee
director.energyctr@epfl.ch
Major new initiatives with new buildings and positions in photovoltaics
(at Neuchâtel) and renewable energies (in Valais) are planned. The Swiss EPFL is an equal opportunity employer.

MICRON
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Micron Technology, Inc., is seeking the following
positions for its semiconductor R&D facility in Boise,
ID; its manufacturing facility in Manassas, VA; its sales
& design facilities in Folsom and San Jose, CA; its
design facilities in Kirkland, WA and Beaverton, OR.
The following Micron subsidiaries are also seeking
positions: Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., at its
headquarters in Boise, ID; and Micron Technology Texas,
LLC, at its design facility in Allen, TX:
Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Chemical,
Industrial, Mechanical, Materials and Software
Engineering; Physics, Materials Science and other
related Engineering occupations. Marketing, Sales and
other related business positions.

Jack Rowe Endowed Chair
in Electrical Engineering
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota
Duluth is seeking candidates for the tenured position of Jack Rowe
Endowed Chair. The Chair holder is expected to teach courses at both
undergraduate and graduate levels, develop an externally funded research
program, and establish a strong relationship with communities and
industries of the region. A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical
and Computer Engineering from a regionally accredited institution with
a minimum of 10 years of combined research and teaching experience
in academia and/or industry in the areas of Power, Energy, and Control
is required. The candidates must have a distinguished national and/or
international reputation in research or education with a strong record of
obtaining external funding. Experience in working with students, staff,
and faculty from diverse communities and cultures is highly desired.
Please apply online via the Employment System at
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind= 181509

Please submit your resume on the Web:
http://www.micron.com/jobs/search/

Completed applications should include a letter of application, a
research plan, a complete resume, and contact information of three
professional references.

Note: some of these positions may require domestic and
international travel for brief business purposes. Please
read the full job description when applying online for
such requirements.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. University of
Minnesota Duluth is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educator
and employer and welcomes applications from women and minorities.
For further information, please contact Search Chair Dr. Taek Kwon at
tkwon@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8211.

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