[robotics-worldwide] Faculty position at EPFL, Switzerland

[Dario Floreano]

*******Faculty position at EPFL in the broad area of Advanced  
Mechanical Engineering Design**************

The School of Engineering of EPFL invites applications for a tenure- 
track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The main focus of  
this search is for a junior position, however, exceptionally well- 
qualified candidates may be considered at a more senior level. We  
encourage applications in the broad area of advanced mechanical  
engineering design. Particular areas of interest include, but are not  
limited to: fundamentals in design of smart mechanical systems /  
mechatronics; instrumentation and sensors; actuators, monitoring and  
control; and design at micro- and nano-scales with advanced  
engineering materials. Evidence of strong research and teaching  
capabilities are expected.
The successful candidate is expected to initiate independent, creative  
research programs and participate in undergraduate and graduate  
teaching.

Significant start-up resources and research infrastructure will be  
available. Internationally competitive salaries and benefits are offered

Applications should include a curriculum vitae with a list of  
publications, a concise statement of research and teaching interests,  
and the names and addresses (including e-mail) of at least five  
referees. Applications should be uploaded to http://igmeca-2search.epfl.ch 
. The deadline for applications is 16   January 2009.

Enquiries may be addressed to: Prof. John Botsis, e-mail: position.igm at epfl.ch
For additional information on EPFL and the School of Engineering,  
please consult the web sites: http://www.epfl.ch and http://sti.epfl.ch

EPFL aims to increase the presence of women amongst its faculty, and  
qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Prof. Dario Floreano                                   Tel: +41 21 693  
5230
Laboratory of Intelligent Systems             Fax: +41 21 693 5859
Station 11, EPFL Lausanne                      Sec: +41 21 693 5966
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology     Dario.Floreano at epfl.ch
CH-1015 Switzerland                                  http://lis.epfl.ch
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