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Schlumberger, in relation with its R&D effort related to Co2 Storage
(http://www.slb.com/carbonservices), is looking for a highly innovative
and motivated individual with a background in geo-mechanics to join its
multi-disciplinary engineering team. A PhD in a field related to
geo-mechanics (Solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, civil engineering,
geophysics etc.) is necessary. No prior work experience is required. The
candidate must have experience in numerical  and analytical modeling:

I am PhD student and i'm working on the behavior of bonded joints under impact and i have one question :What are the differences between a cohesive element, an interface element and a embedded process zone element ?  Do they have fundamental differences or it's only a difference of the cohesive law expression.

Expected starting date: April 01, 2008 (if no issue with work VISA for international applicants) 

Salary: Negotiable

Duration: One year with a possibility of another year's extension subjected to availability of funds.

I have posted an advanced solid mechanics textbook on http://solidmechanics.org/

It works on Internet Explorer, but may not work on all browsers. Topics include: mathematical descriptions of deformation and forces in solids; constitutive laws; analytical techniques and solutions to linear elastic and elastic-plastic boundary value problems; the use and implementation of FEA; fracture mechanics; and the theory of deformable rods, plates and shells.

Please visit www.jove.com

You'll find tons of video about biological experiments you might be interested in. It is very useful for most of mechanicians who lack this kind of knowledge and experience. Enjoy yourself!