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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.


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.

5/6/2013
Lance Cooper
Important Dates for Grad Students Planning a Thesis Defense This Summer

May 13 and June 24 are two very important dates for students planning a thesis defense in Summer 2013.

4/28/2013
Lance Cooper
Last Chance to Apply for the 2013 BioNano Summer Institute at Illinois!

The Institute includes two weeks of lectures and hands-on training in engineering and physical science laboratory techniques, covering topics such as cancer nanotechnology, cell mechanics, molecular biology, micro fabrication, and NanoBio devices.

4/24/2013
Lance Cooper
Free Webinar: Putting your Science to Work with Peter Fiske

Free Webinar: Putting your Science to Work with Peter Fiske, May 7 at 2:00 pm, Eastern Time

4/24/2013
Lance Cooper
FGSA Travel Award for Excellence in Graduate Research: Apply by May 20

Graduate students who are members of the American Physical Society (APS) and the Forum on Graduate Student Affiars (FGSA) are eligible to apply for a travel award of up to $500.  Apply by May 20.

4/21/2013
Lance Cooper
Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Physics at U. Arkansas, Fayetteville

The Physics Department at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is looking for a person committed to undergraduate physics teaching to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position.

4/21/2013
Lance Cooper
MIT Physics Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer Position

The Physics Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer position (one-year appointment beginning September 2013 with the possibility of a one-year renewal).

4/21/2013
Lance Cooper
Weiss Instructorship in Physics and Astronomy at Rice University

The Physics and Astronomy Department at Rice University invites applications from recent Ph.D. graduates for an instructorship in physics and astronomy, commencing July/August 2013.

4/21/2013
Lance Cooper
NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships

The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers scientists opportunities to engage in NASA research in various areas, including earth science, astrobiology, and astrophysics.

4/21/2013
Lance Cooper
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Opportunity: Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars Program

Information about postdoctoral fellow positions available with the Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars Program.

4/18/2013
Lance Cooper
Reminder: April 26 is the Deadline to Make Summer Appointments

Next Friday, April 26 is the deadline to make summer appointment arrangements

4/17/2013
Lance Cooper
Dept. of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency Looking for New Fellows

ARPA-E is looking for the next generation of scientific leaders to help solve some of the most pressing and exciting energy problems. The Fellows assist the agency in identifying possible breakthrough energy technologies and their transformative impacts.

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