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Employment Opportunities

This job list is divided into the following sections: Part- and Full-time, and Academic/Extension Positions, and is updated as jobs come in. Detailed descriptions of the jobs listed below are available in the job binder located in the room 219, L.W. Chase Hall. Campus interview schedules and internships listings are posted on the bulletin board by the main stair case on the first floor.

Current students at UNL can access the career center for additional opportunities and company interview schedules, or enroll with the career center for job postings. East campus students can register with the career center in the East Campus Union, room 301. Students can also look for on-line for campus jobs for internships, work-study opportunities and more.

Search for Biomedical jobs on BMEnet.
USDA Agricultural Research Service: wide range of job opportunities for life, physical, and engineering sciences. Summer student employment is available also.

Natural Resources Districts (NRD) in Nebraska. Check for internships and jobs.

Part-time Positions & Internships

No part-time or internship positions at this time.

Full-time Positions

Date: November 11, 2009
Closing Date: not supplied
Position: Soy Merchandiser
Company: Ag Processing Inc.
Requirements:
B.S. or equivalent. Knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines.
Assist internal and external customers with sales and questions, including but not limited to providing market quotes and discussing market trends.

Date: November 11, 2009
Closing Date: not supplied
Position: Production Assistant
Company: Ag Processing Inc.
Requirements:
Technical degree or equivalent in engineering plus five years or equivalent in related field is required. Responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the soy plant through providing management support in various departments.

Date: November 3, 2009
Closing Date: November 30, 2009
Position: Agricultural Engineer: Grain inspection, Packers & Stockyard Act
Company: USDA
Requirements: Based in Aurora, Colorado, this position serves in the Business Practices Unit and carries out enforcement of jurisdictional, competition and trade practice provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act by conducting grading and weighing investigative work, related work pertaining to the largest and most complex operations. U.S. citizen, travel is required, males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service. Apply on-line. Position Number: 24PS-2009-0044

Date: November 3, 2009
Closing Date: November 30, 2009
Position: Agricultural Engineer: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyard Act
Company: USDA
Requirements: Based in Des Moines, Iowa, this position serves in the Business Practices Unit and carries out enforcement of jurisdictional, competition and trade practice provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act by conducting grading and weighing investigative work, related work pertaining to the largest and most complex operations. U.S. citizen, travel is required, males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service. Apply on-line. Position Number: 24PS-2009-0045

Date: June 11, 2009
Closing Date: None provided; open until filled
Position: Greenhouse Engineer
Company: BrightFarm Systems
Requirements: minimum: B.S. in engineering or sciences (M.S. preferred) and agricultural greenhouse design and/or operation experience. Company designs hydroponic rooftop greenhouses for food production in urban areas. Company headquartered in NYC. This position will provide engineering support to the company's multidisciplinary design team and play a key role in developing state-of-the-art environmental, sustainable, urban greenhouse systems.

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Academic and Extension

Date: November 2, 2009
Closing Date: December 31, 2009
Position: open rank faculty position
Company: Duke University (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering) and Duke Global Health Institute
Requirements: Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or a related field of science or engineering and an outstanding record of accomplishment. Develop an active, externally funded research program, initiate collaborative research, strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate/graduate levels. Seeking candidates with expertise related to nanotechnology and biomaterials, gene and drug delivery, imaging, genomic technologies, and biomolecular modeling. Expertise in developing point-of-care diagnostics and the modeling of the spread of infectious disease. Apply on-line.

Date: October 8, 2009
Closing Date: November, 2009; open until filled
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Bioenergy/bioprocess engineer
Company: University of Florida--Gainesville
Requirements: Ph.D. in Bioprocess, biological, agricultural, mechanical, chemical or other closely related engineering field. Strong background in the biological and biochemical sciences with application to bioprocess technology is also required. 12-month, tenure-accruing position: 70% research and 30% extension. Direct and conduct research in a new state-of-the-art biofuels pilot plant and participate in the development of a $20 million biofuels production facility in collaboration with faculty in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department and other departments. Apply on-line for position #0800826.

Date: July 20, 2009
Closing Date: Available now; open until filled
Position: Ohio Research Scholar, Biobased Emergent Materials
Company: The Ohio State University, Columbus
Requirements: Ph.D. Joint appointment in the Dept. of Horticultural and Crop Science and the Dept. of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, with the potential for an adjunct appointment with College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at the University of Akron. Endowed Chair.
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Date: July 16, 2009
Closing Date: Available now; open until filled
Position: Research Engineer, Biomass conversion
Company: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Requirements: B.S. in biosystems, agricultural, mechanical, chemical or biochemical engineering at the time of assuming the position with 1 year of experience in engineering research and/or laboratory setting. Prefer Master's degree with 2 years experience. Experience in bioreactor design and operation, enzymatic hydrolysis, fermentation and biomass conversion processes are highly desirable. Active participation in research and all that is entailed.

Date: July 16, 2009
Closing Date: Open now
Position: Graduate research assistantships in thermochemical conversion (2)
Company: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Requirements: B.S. in biosystems and agricultural, chemical, mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Work towards an M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Study of thermochemical biomass gasification to increase overall energy efficiency, application of heterogeneous catalysts to improve gas yield and composition, and more.

Date: June 16, 2009
Closing Date: Available now; open until filled
Position: Assistant Professor, Stormwater Management
Company: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Requirements: Ph.D. in biosystems, agricultural, civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline. Registered professional engineer or eligible to pursue licensure. Expertise required in water resources engineering including surface water hydrology and stormwater management. Experience in low-impact development is highly desirable. Excellent speaking and writing skills, ability to teach in various extension settings, and a desire to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment. Full-time, 11-month, tenure track appointment. 50% research, 50% extension.

Date: June 16, 2009
Closing Date: Available now; open until filled
Position: Assistant Professor, Bioenergy Machinery Engineer
Company: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Requirements: Ph.D. in biosystems, agricultural, mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Registered professional engineer or eligible to pursue the licensure process. Expertise required in the design of machine elements and the integration of machine systems. Experience with biological materials and agricultural production settings is highly desirable. Research 50%, extension 50%. Full-time, 11-month, tenure track appointment.

Date: Ongoing
Closing Date: Three times in the year
Position: Postdoctoral Research Awards, Senior Research Awards
Company: National Research Council
Requirements: Awards are available for scientists and engineers at all stages of their career. Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving, an earned doctorate in science or engineering. Degrees from universities abroad should be equivalent in training and research experience to a degree from an U.S. institution. Most awards are open to foreign nationals as well as to U.S. citizens. Learn more.

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