The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Postdoctoral Scholars Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is inviting applicants to apply for positions at JPL's NDEAA Technologies Laboratory in the area of Piezoelectric Mechanisms and Devices. The research activity will include electromechanical studies towards the development of a mechanism of actuation for planetary applications. The activity involves theoretical studies, analytical modeling, and experimental corroboration as described on JPL's NDEAA Technologies Website.

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, physics, electronic engineering or a related field. Appointments are contingent upon evidence of completion of the Ph.D. degree. Annual starting salary for a recent Ph.D. is approximately $48,500 and can vary according to the applicants’ qualifications. Postdoctoral Scholars positions are awarded initially for a one-year period. Appointments may be renewed in one-year increments for a maximum of two additional years.

Please send curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interest and a list of three references to Dr. Yoseph Bar-Cohen at the address listed below. The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Postdoctoral Scholars Program and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (82-105), 4800 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, CA 91109-8099, e-mail: yosi@jpl.nasa.gov Website: http://ndeaa.jpl.nasa.gov/