and Technology seeks an outstanding individual for the position of director of the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation. CNDE is an international leader in fundamental and applied NDE research, development, and technology transfer. CNDE's traditional emphases have been in aviation, transportation, energy, and manufacturing. Its scope is also expanding into nontraditional areas of measurement science. (More details about CNDE are provided on the World Wide Web at http://www.cnde.iastate.edu.)

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... director guides the ongoing development of the vision for the Center's future, leads strategic and financial planning, participates in the development of research proposals, promotes interdisciplinary collaborations with other ISU research centers and with external sponsors, and develops strategies and programs for industrial outreach and technology commercialization. The position requires a PhD degree in a technical field related to NDE and a distinguished record of research. In addition, important assets will be extensive experience managing a successful multidiscipiinary research program and wide ranging experience working with federal agencies and industry. It is expected that the successful candidate will have a faculty appointment in an academic department closely related to NDE. We are hoping to fill the position as soon as summer, 1997. Send nominations and applications to: Applications should include a letter of application, a resume, and a list of at least four people who will serve as references. Review of applications begins December 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Minorities, women, and members of other protected classes are encouraged to apply. Iowa State University is an AA/EEO employer.