https://greenjobs.earthx.org Latest EarthxGreenJobs Jobs Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:55:05 Z https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18389922/visiting-assistant-professor-in-biomedical-engineering https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18389922/visiting-assistant-professor-in-biomedical-engineering Eau Claire, Wisconsin, POSITION : A full-time, instructional academic staff position is available in the Department of Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering for the 2023-2024 academic year beginning August 21, 2023.  The official title is in the Lecturer title series.  This is a one-year appointment with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. QUALIFICATIONS : A doctorate in the area of biomedical engineering or a closely related engineering/science discipline is required by August 21, 2023. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is required, and the ability to teach either a senior level lecture and lab course in Cell and Tissue Engineering or a senior level lecture and lab course in Biomechanics is required. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching will be considered an asset. Prior teaching experience in biomedical engineering or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering may be considered an asset.  The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic experiences and perspectives to the campus and to serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities may be considered an asset. DUTIES : Instructional responsibilities include both lower division and upper division undergraduate courses (with labs) in the department.  A full teaching load is 15 contact hours each semester. THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM:   Biomedical Engineering is a new interdisciplinary program, designed for ABET accreditation.  The program will be going through the accreditation process in Fall of 2023.   The program has over 75 declared majors.  The Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department currently is composed of 7 faculty and two staff scientists.   The program strives to provide quality undergraduate education to students with a variety of educational goals.  The program has facilities available in bioinstrumentation and cell and tissue engineering.  The Materials Science and Engineering Center has a wide range of facilities that can support biomechanics and other areas of biomedical engineering. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CENTER:   The mission of the Materials Science and Engineering Center is to advance the production and dissemination of scholarly research in the field of materials science, to promote interactions among faculty researchers with local industries and the community, provide research experiences for undergraduate collaborators to enhance their education, and facilitate collaborations between faculty in various science and engineering disciplines.  The Materials Science and Engineering Center has an array of characterization methods SEM, AFM, XPS, XRF, FTIR, XRD, HR-ICPMS, SAN, TGA, DSC, fluorimeter, metallographic confocal microscope, rapid scanning confocal microscope, Raman spectrometer, nanoindenter, tensile tester and metallurgical lab.  The Center has the ability to add instrumentation capabilities as needs arise.  Healthcare-related research projects can access resources provided by the institutional research collaboration with the Mayo Clinic.   UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY : UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/ .   The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/ job - postings / .  You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the Materials Science and Biomechanical Engineering: Visiting Assistant Professor position (Job ID # 19553) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format : Letter of application Curriculum vita Unofficial graduate school transcript Statement of teaching philosophy Names and contact information for three references.   Please direct requests for additional information to: Dr. Doug Dunham,  dunhamdj@uwec.edu   To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by May 1, 2023.  However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.   The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).   The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is  limited, the   University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.  Visit Campus Security and Fire Report  ( https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf ) .  Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy ( https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf ).     UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. QUALIFICATIONS : A doctorate in the area of biomedical engineering or a closely related engineering/science discipline is required by August 21, 2023. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is required, and the ability to teach either a senior level lecture and lab course in Cell and Tissue Engineering or a senior level lecture and lab course in Biomechanics is required. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching will be considered an asset. Prior teaching experience in biomedical engineering or an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering may be considered an asset.  The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic experiences and perspectives to the campus and to serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities may be considered an asset. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:45:19 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18389426/research-agronomist-soil-scientist-biologist-gs-0401-0470-0471-12-13 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18389426/research-agronomist-soil-scientist-biologist-gs-0401-0470-0471-12-13 Marshfield, Wisconsin, The incumbent is a Research Agronomist/Soil Scientist/ Biological Scientist assigned to the Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research Unit (EIDMRU) of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center (USDFRC), Madison, WI. The workstation for this position is located in USDA-ARS laboratory research facilities in Marshfield, WI. The incumbent will serve as a research team member for the EIDMRU and participate in a dynamic, team-based, and collaborative research program designed to address dairy forage agronomic and nutrient management goals and objectives among USDA, industry, and academic partners. The incumbent will develop objectives and conducts basic and applied research efforts that model and assess improvements in forage and dairy production and provide environmentally sound alternatives for sustainable dairy production. Major duties would include: • Establish and sustain a subject matter expert status and module development leadership role in the Ruminant Farm Animal System (RuFaS) model development team specifically for the nutrient management, soil health and /or environmental fate module(s). • Develop module subroutines that assess the implications of changes in nutrient management and cropping systems on nutrient use efficiency, forage productivity, soil health and sustainability of dairy production system using relationship from published literature and supplemented with the incumbent’s new soil science or cropping systems research. • Test and validate the nutrient management, soil health, and/or environmental fate-related modules and the overall RuFaS model. • Collaborate with other RuFaS team members to ensure that nutrient management, soil health, and /or environmental fate modules connect to and inform other modules in the model. • Conduct original research to fill data gaps for biophysical processes not well represented in current models and summarize and report upon the findings of nutrient management, soil health, and /or environmental fate-related modeling efforts to inform forage and dairy producers, dairy industry stakeholders, and policy makers regarding the impacts of practice change on dairy sustainability, environmental impact, and greenhouse gas emissions. For further information and complete application instructions, search for announcement ARS-D23MWA-11898677-JML at https://www.usajobs.gov/ U.S. Citizenship is required. Applications must be received by the closing date of April 27, 2023. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:40:50 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18389435/research-biologist-computational-animal-scientist-gs-0401-0487-12-13-14 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18389435/research-biologist-computational-animal-scientist-gs-0401-0487-12-13-14 Madison, Wisconsin, The incumbent is a Research Biologist (Computational)/Animal Scientist in the Dairy Forage Research Unit at the US Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI. The incumbent participates in a collaborative research program to address dairy forage nutrition objectives among USDA, industry, and academic partners. The incumbent develops and conducts research that models and assess improvements in forage and dairy production and provides environmentally sound alternatives for dairy production. Major duties would include but not be limited to: Develop the Ruminant Farming Systems (RuFaS) model, or similar biophysical systems model, and develop decision support tools. Establish and sustain a subject matter expert status and module development leadership role in the RuFaS development team for the animal nutrition module(s). Develop subroutines that assess the implications of changes in diet and animal nutrition on feed efficiency, dairy productivity, and the sustainability of dairy production systems. Ensure that animal nutrition modules connect to and inform the other modules in the RuFaS model. Test and validate the animal-related subroutines and overall RuFaS model. Conduct new research to fill data gaps for biophysical processes not well represented in current models. Summarize and report upon the findings of animal-related modeling efforts. Provides leadership to scientists, software engineers, and others involved in the RuFaS model at USDFRC and other locations. U.S. Citizenship is required. To view additional details about this position and complete application instructions, go to the USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/ and refer toannouncement number ARS-D23MWA-11893384-HCL. Applications must be received by the closing date of April 27, 2023. Contacts: Application procedure: Heather Lee at Heather.Lee@usda.gov or 301-504-1410 Scientific information: Dr. Heathcliffe Riday at Heathcliffe.Riday@usda.gov or 608-890-0077 USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:47:24 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18384883/transportation-planner-4 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18384883/transportation-planner-4 Madison, Wisconsin, General Description This is professional urban and transportation planning work within the Department of Transportation. The position involves the collection and analysis of a wide range of transportation and urban planning information, the preparation of transportation planning documents and visual materials, engagement with divers and multicultural community members and stakeholders impacted by planning processes. This position is expected to lead transportation initiatives that support the City’s mobility and sustainability goals. These initiatives include plans and projects supporting active transportation, transit, and intercity transportation bus and rail services. Position Summary: This is senior level work characterized by accountability for complex activities in the Department of Transportation necessitating leadership, initiative, judgment and discretion. This position will have ongoing responsibility for one or more planning activities, and will lead initiatives that support the City’s mobility and sustainability transportation goals. The position holder should have strong and proven project management capabilities for team-based projects and programs. Under general supervision of the Director of Transportation, work requires a high degree of independence, and typically involves leadership in program, plan, and policy development and internal process improvements. Minimum Qualifications   Bachelors Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Studies,  or related studies or programs; and Four years of professional planning experience with leadership responsibilities and program management or project management involving teams  -OR- Master's Degree pertinent to the position may be considered as a substitution for 1 year of experience; and three(3) years of professional planning experience with leadership responsibilities and program management or project management involving teams  If an applicant does not possess the degree above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience: Four(4) years of experience in the following: Professional planning experience with a variety of complex planning and transportation planning.  Applicable land use, community planning, transportation planning, and urban design theories, principles and practices. Local ordinances and laws, governmental review processes, and design considerations and their application.  Project management techniques and leadership principles and practices. With and ability to use computer software applicable to the duties of the position. Familiarity with the following: Land use and transportation planning process, policies, principles, practices and methodologies, including integration with land use planning and land use/travel demand relationships, accessibility and integration of different modes of transportation. Geographic information systems Data collection methods and analysis techniques related to socio-economic, land use, and transportation data. Adobe Creative Suite software (InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro) or other graphics software, and Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:19:39 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18381808/reliability-engineer https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18381808/reliability-engineer Kenosha, Wisconsin, The  Reliability Engineer  will drive reliability improvement programs such as condition inspection, condition based and predictive maintenance systems throughout the plant. Support current and future pilots programs through maintenance and engineering initiatives. Manage and distribute maintenance metrics and data to support data-driven decision making and prioritization within maintenance group. Support site root cause analysis efforts by initiating/participating of meetings and follow up on action items Primary Responsibilities:   Develop, design, installation, test, and inspection criteria for equipment and suppliers. Inspect new installation to ensure they meet specifications.   Make recommendations to modify current installations when needed. Define, develop, and maintains an asset maintenance plan. Assist in root cause failure analysis to avoid future failures. Provide training as needed. Accelerate the pace of implementation of current and future reliability/OEE improvement programs. Improve efficiencies of production lines and manufacturing processes Identification of the current bad actors and optimization of equipment availability. Support any critical and urgent project/efforts Further develop and refine strategies towards a predictive maintenance environment. Improve uptime and lower maintenance cost by maintaining assets optimally in the maintenance cycle. Assist with the transition to AM (autonomous maintenance) systems. Research, scope and implement predictive and prescriptive tools to improve reliability. Assist to reduce maintenance and food safety related incidents and risks. Assist in implementation and sustainability of OPEX for Maintenance program, support with the relevant training. Process safety compliance and oversight for maintenance including contractors. Assisting with safety incident and drive towards zero. Support of pro-active safety training, detailed and standardized LOTO procedures which is integrated in all PM’s and Permit-to-Work systems. Proven capability to develop and maintain strong collaborative business relationships Ability to influence effective decision-making with cross-functional teams Highly developed interpersonal skills with diversity and inclusion sensitivity Excellent communication skills to effectively and persuasively articulate positions (electronically and verbally) to various audiences and at all levels of the business Ability to effectively delegate tasks and measure progress across multiple priorities Ability to work independently and within teams on both strategy and tactical projects with minimal supervision. Program management skills: identification and management of stakeholders, milestone development and tracking of progress, resource management, risk mitigation, detailed action planning, and basic familiarity with change management. Looking for a Career for Good? Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical. If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”   Qualifications: Education Requirements: Minimum - 4 yr/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Arts, Statistics or equivalent Years Of Experience: 5-8 years Ability to propose, evaluate and monitor projects from a technical and financial perspective Ability to interact at various levels within the regional and global integrated supply chain Independent. Persevering person, not afraid of prospecting. Ability to interface cross functionally with other functions (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Engineering, etc.) Relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably the food industry Detailed understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing programs Proven safety improvement track record Proven track record in plant maintenance management Proven track record to drive results through influencing and collaboration Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:40:23 -0400