Keywords: jobs Postdoctoral position in desalination optimization at MIT A postdoctoral position is immediately available at MIT (target start date Feb 1, 2012). The main research task is optimization of existing and novel desalination concepts, in collaboration with a major company. The project will involve publications in top journals as well as communications with the sponsor. There is opportunity of development of optimization algorithms and participation in other projects. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in an engineering discipline by the time of appointment. Expertise in mathematical modeling, numerical optimization and/or desalination are strongly preferred but not required. Excellent communication skills are required. Interested applicants please send a detailed CV (including education, research experience, publications and skills), transcripts from undergraduate and graduate education (unofficial suffice) and contact information for references to: Alexander Mitsos mitsos AT mit DOT edu. -- Alexander Mitsos, Ph.D. Rockwell International Assistant Professor Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: +1-617-324-6768 Web: http://meche.mit.edu/people/faculty/?id=365 http://web.mit.edu/mitsos/www/ Office address: Department of Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 3-158 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 U.S.A. http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=3-158&mapsearch=go