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Postdoctoral Position in Dynamic Optimization of Electric Arc Furnace Operation at McMaster University The Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of dynamic optimization of electric arc furnace operation. The project will involve elements of dynamic modeling, parameter estimation, dynamic optimization and control, applied to industrial electric steelmaking. The successful applicant will liaise with an industrial partner, as well as with researchers affiliated to the McMaster Steel Research Centre (http://mcmasteel.mcmaster.ca) and the McMaster Advanced Control Consortium (http://www.macc.mcmaster.ca). The position is available initially for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal. The candidate should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline, with a strong background in process systems engineering. The position is available immediately. A letter of application together with a current CV, publication list, and contact details of three referees should be sent to: Dr. Christopher L.E. Swartz Director, McMaster Advanced Control Consortium Department of Chemical Engineering McMaster University, JHE-374 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7 CANADA Tel: (905) 525-9140 ext 27945 Fax: (905) 521-1350 E-mail: [log in to unmask]