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Welcome to the Physics Illinois Grad Student Blog, which will provide information from the Grad Programs Office about academic deadlines, Grad College posts, fellowship and job opportunities, and other information you may find useful. Bookmark this site and return often to keep informed.


6/19/2013
Lance Cooper via Peter Schiffer
Postdoctoral Openings in Oxide Nanoelectronics and Molecular-Scale THz Spectroscopy

Prof. Jeremy Levy at the University of Pittsburgh has two postdoctoral openings: (1) Postdoctoral position in oxide nanoelectronics; (2) Postdoctoral position in Molecular-Scale THz spectroscopy

6/17/2013
Lance Cooper
August Graduation Deadlines

Deadlines for students wanting to graduate with a PhD in August 2013.

6/17/2013
Lance Cooper
Faculty Job Search Retreat

On July 24, 12:45 - 5 p.m., a panel of faculty from different institutions will discuss what search committees desire in a candidate.

6/17/2013
Lance Cooper
STEM Forum on Careers in Science Writing and Communication

This week in the Versatile PhD STEM forum, 5 panelists currently working as science writers, editors, or communicators in a variety of settings will discuss careers in science writing and communication.

6/11/2013
Lance Cooper
Professor Charles Gammie is Looking for Astrophysics Students

Theoretical Astrophysics Prof. Charles Gammie is looking for students.

6/7/2013
Lance Cooper
Affiliate Instructor of Physics Position at Grand Valley State University

Information about an affiliate instructor of physics position at Grand Valley State University.

6/6/2013
Lance Cooper
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Earlham College

Earlham College invites applications for an anticipated full-time, one-year visiting assistant professor position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, beginning in August 2013. A tenure search is expected for a position beginning in August 2014.

6/3/2013
Lance Cooper
Travel Grants Available for the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore

The Global Young Scientists Summit, an international science conference held annually in Singapore, brings together young researchers and acclaimed science and technology leaders from around the world.

6/3/2013
Lance Cooper
Last Chance to Extend Student Health Insurance for Summer

Information about extending student health insurance for the summer if you did not register for the summer term.

6/2/2013
Lance Cooper via Peter Schiffer
Two Postdoctoral Positions in Quantum Computation at the University of South Wales

The School of Physics and the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology at the University of New South Wales in Sydney seek two enthusiastic and experienced postdoctoral researchers in the group of Prof. Sven Rogge.

5/30/2013
Lance Cooper
Possible Opening for a Part-Time Physics Instructor at Parkland This Summer

Information about a possible opening for a part-time physics instructor at Parkland Community College this summer.

5/24/2013
Lance Cooper
Intel Corporation Seeking PhD candidates and Recent PhD Graduates

The Portland Technology Development group's Thin Films division of Intel Corporation has several openings for physical science Ph.D.s to support/direct R&D of advanced processing methods.

5/19/2013
Lance Cooper
Laboratory Manager, Department of Physics, U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks a full-time, 12-month Laboratory Manager for its instructional labs.

5/19/2013
Lance Cooper
Summer Health Insurance Information For Grad Students

Information about summer health care coverage in Summer 2013.

5/6/2013
Lance Cooper
Graduate Fellowship Opportunities with Upcoming Deadlines

 Fellowships (and upcoming deadlines) of possible interest to physics grad students from the Graduate College Fellowship Opportunities database.

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