UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

  First-year doctoral students are especially encouraged to attend . Advanced students interested in only the DYF portion may indicate that on the event survey and will be permitted to arrive later in the session. While the sessions are oriented for students, staff are welcome to attend.   RSVP through this  google survey  link.  

Workshop: Creating Effective Figures and Visual Aids for Conference Presentations and Publications on November 4th This workshop focuses on strategies for designing effective figures and visual materials for conference presentations, publications, and other contexts. The workshop will also introduce different software packages that can be used to create high-quality figures, and offer further resources for learning these programs. Thursday, November 4th, 5:15-6:45 pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/events/ 820222 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please refer to our online appointments page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments    Please note: only UCLA graduate and professional students are eligible for writing appointments.

The Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo has openings for three new faculty, beginning in Fall 2022. Two of the three positions are tenure-track: infrastructure resilience and transportation-systems engineering. The third position is non-tenure track, with a broad scope of possible engagement. Tenure track, infrastructure resilience,  https://www. ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/ 30709 , Professor Alan Rabideau,  rabideau@buffalo.edu Tenure track, transportation-systems engineering,  https://www. ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/ 30880 ,  Professor Michael Constantinou,  constan1@ buffalo.edu Non-tenure track, professor of practice,  https://www.ubjobs. buffalo.edu/postings/30704 , Professor Jim Jensen,  jjensen@buffalo.edu

  Open to UCLA Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars!  Interviewing in Uncertain Times: Tips to master online and In-person Interviews for grad students and postdocs Thursday, November 4 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM REGISTER HERE:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/events/ 845123 During the pandemic, interviewing took place almost exclusively online. As companies begin bringing employees back to the office and universities bring faculty and staff back to campus, interviews are now taking place online and in-person. Persuading someone that you are the right candidate for a job or internship is a skill that requires thought, practice and confidence. Learn techniques to enhance your storytelling abilities and communicate key contributions and skills. We'll cover best practices to master both online and in-person interviews. Attendees will leave with a strong understanding of how to prepare for and excel in these specific interview settings.   CA State Auditor's Office W...

Carollo Engineers is  seeking an engineering intern passionate about water. This position is a part-time assignment paid hourly for projects within the Los Angeles area. The extent of the work is anticipated to be on the order of magnitude of 1-2 days a week during the school year and could be more or less depending on the candidate’s availability and project workload. One of the initial assignments for this position will involve collaborating directly with one of their project managers for a project with a major public utility and involves the coordination of hands-on workshops (outdoors) for landscape transformation to promote water conservation. This project involves coordination between design and construction, and interfaces with the public and occasionally public officials.   Additional projects anticipated over the next few months include water treatment projects for various municipal utilities in Los Angeles, reuse projects including the Hyperion 2035 program focused o...

Student Loan Debt and Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLFP): A Webinar for the University of California Community | Oct 26, 2021 | 12-2:00 pm Have student loan debt? Employed in the public sector? Join us for a hands-on webinar to learn about the recent overhaul to PSLFP requirements. Hear from UC student loan experts about the program, recent changes, and how they might simplify your ability to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLFP). Speakers will field questions from attendees as well as address some of the common barriers to the program.  Have you successfully completed the PSLF program? Come and support others as they navigate the process! Think DEBT is a topic that we need to address more frequently and loudly? Join this conversation and let’s start talking about the larger impacts of education debt on inclusive excellence and our communities.   Please RSVP to receive a personalized link to join the Zoom webinar. ...

University of California PRESIDENT’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CALL FOR APPLICATIONS THE PROGRAM.  The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program o ff ers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. The contributions to diversity may include public service towards increasing equitable access in fields where women and minorities are underrepresented. In some fields, the contributions may include research focusing on underserved populations or understanding inequalities related to race, gender, disability or LGBT. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the c...

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions and an appointment-track (non-tenure-track) faculty position effective September 1, 2022. Preference will be given to appointees at the Assistant Professor level, but applicants with outstanding credentials will be considered at other levels. Details are below.  Interested applicants should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) research interests and future plans, (5) statement of diversity and inclusion, (6) copies of three representative publications, and (7) the names and contact information for at least three references. Applications are being accepted to Requisition 21007052 at  www.join.pitt.edu . Review of applications will begin December 1, 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Writing the Personal Statement on October 28th This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. If you are currently working on a personal statement, we encourage you to bring your draft to the workshop. Thursday, October 28th, 5:15-6:15 pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/events/ 820217 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our online reservation page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointment  

We are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 application for the UCLA Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is now open. We have already reached out to eligible students across campus, but seek your help in further promoting this excellent opportunity for recognition to your students.      About:  The Society is named for Edward Alexander Bouchet (1852-1918), who was one of the first African Americans to earn a doctorate from an American university. He earned a Ph.D. in physics at Yale University in 1876. The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society was inaugurated in 2005 by Yale University and Howard University. UCLA joins 16 esteemed university partners including Yale University and Howard University, which have been recognized by the Bouchet Society for producing outstanding scholars committed to graduate education and the guiding principles of the Society.      Application:  The 2021-2022 application cycle for the Society will run from October...

  Virtual Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Workshops Fall 2021 Academic Services will offer workshops to inform students about policies and procedures related to filing theses and dissertations. These sessions will address both Master’s and Doctoral filers.   For  Fall  202 1   we will be holding the workshops virtually via Zoom.   We invite you to attend if you are filing this year.   RSVP:  Fall  2021 ETD Workshops   Friday, October 29, 2021 1:00pm-2:00pm Zoom*   Friday, November 12, 2021 1:00pm-2:00pm Zoom*   Wednesday, November 17, 2021 1:00pm-2:00pm Zoom*   *RSVP required in order to obtain Zoom link and meeting password.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Case Western Reserve University have started the search to fill two faculty positions.  One tenure track faculty position with environmental engineering focus.   One teaching faculty position in broadly defined structural engineering/engineering mechanics. Details are below. 

The Wadsworth Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at West Virginia University has an opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in the area of Sustainable, Secure, and Resilient Infrastructure. Details are below.  To apply for this position please visit  www.jobs.wvu.edu .  Applicants must submit a cover letter,  curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of unofficial  transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of  applications will begin on October 25, 2021. Only candidates who submit complete documentation  of professional quality will be considered in the review process. For further information, please  contact the CEE Department Chair, Dr. Hema Siriwardane, by telephone (304-293-2666) or e-mail  ( hema.siriwardane@mail. wvu.edu ) or visit the CEE website at  http://www.cee.statler.wvu.edu .

The UCI Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in integrated urban design engineering. Details are below.  Open date:  September 17th, 2021 Next review date:  Monday, Nov 1, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date:  Friday, Dec 31, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Hawai'i at Manoa has an open  Geotech Engineering  faculty position.  Start Date:    August 1, 2022 Application reviews will start on  Nov. 1, 2021  and continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply:  Applicants should follow the instructions at:  https://www.governmentjobs. com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/ 3240994/assistant-professor- geotech-83019  for submission instructions (The applicants should submit a cover letter specifying the position and the research area; a statement of their research interests, activities, and plans; a statement on their teaching philosophy, interests, and plan; a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; up to 4 copies of relevant publications; and the names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of up to 4 references). Application reviews will start on Nov. 1, 2021 and continue until a suitable candi...

The Civil & Environmental  Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Environmental Engineering related to bioremediation, resource recovery, air quality, or solid/hazardous waste.   Start Date:  Fall 2022 Deadline:  Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by November 15, 2021 for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. For questions, please contact the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at  ceenve@calpoly.edu . For more information and to apply, please visit  www.calpolyjobs.org  to complete the required online faculty application and apply to Requisition  #505528 . ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION -  The Civil & Environmental Engineering (CE/ENVE) Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites...

  Open to UCLA Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars!  How to Maximize Your Time at UCLA: Accomplish your career goals and personal goals while in graduate school or in a postdoc Thursday, October 21 | 3:30 AM – 5:00 PM REGISTER HERE:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/events/ 845122 Grad school can be one of the busiest times in your life. With competing priorities, a plethora of opportunities, and limited resources, making progress academically, personally, and professionally can feel impossible. Join us to learn strategies for life design, finding opportunities that contribute to multiple goals, and tracking your growth as an academic, as a professional, and as a person.     Career Conversation Series: Academic job search for graduate students and postdocs Tuesday, October 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE:   https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/events/ 845116 Tuesday, October 26 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE:   https://ucla. joinhandsha...

The Department of Civil Engineering at Cal State LA is hiring a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Hydrology/Water Resources.  Start Date:  August 2022 Required Documentation: Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair at the email address below: A cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications. A narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a  multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the  first-generation of their family to attend a college or university. A curriculum vitae. A list of three professional references. A University Application for Employment Form ( www.calstatela.edu/academic/ position ). Additional details about the position.

GD is offering a s eries of information sessions on the application process for the 2022-23 Graduate Division Fellowships Application Cycle for continuing doctoral students. These sessions will focus on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and the application process.     First-year doctoral students are especially encouraged to attend . Advanced students interested in only the DYF portion may indicate that on the event survey and will be permitted to arrive later in the session. While the sessions are oriented for students, staff are welcome to attend.   RSVP through this  google survey  link.    

The   Arup Advanced Technology and Research (AT+R), Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Security and Risk groups in the San Francisco office are looking for graduate engineers and analysts. We have multiple openings now. If interested, please apply online below ASAP, as we will start to review resumes very soon. Detailed job descriptions are listed in the links below.   Graduate AT+R Analyst -   https://jobs.arup.com/jobs/ graduate-advanced-technology- research-analyst-available- 2022-various-locations-7414 Graduate Risk and Resilience Engineer -   https://jobs.arup.com/jobs/ graduate-advanced-technology- research-analyst-risk-and- resilience-available-2022-7417 Graduate Structural Engineer -   https://jobs.arup.com/jobs/ graduate-structural-engineer- available-2022-7236 Graduate Security Engineer -  https://jobs.arup.com/jobs/ graduate-security-engineer- available-2022-7338 Graduate Geotechnical Engineer  -  https://jo...

If you would like to improve your time management around writing, we invite you to the following workshop: Time Management for Writing on October 21st In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for goal setting and time management as they relate to research and writing projects, especially the writing component. We will also address some approaches to working effectively from home. Thursday, October 21st, 5:15-6:45 pm RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/events/820214 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our online reservation page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.