Various Faculty Openings in Physics, Biophysics, and Astrophysics

The following tenure-track faculty positions are currently being advertised:

Assistant Professor, Experimental Physics, University of Minnesota, Duluth:
The Department of Physics at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in experimental AMO, condensed matter, or biophysics. The start date is August 26, 2013. Review of completed applications will begin on December 12, 2012. To apply and for more details:  https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

Tenure-Track Position, Applied Physics, Cornell University:
The School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University is seeking applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position. Research areas of interest include optics and photonics, biological physics, nanostructure science and technology, novel instrumentation methods, computational physics, renewable energy, and materials physics. Interested applicants should go to the following link to submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a brief (3-page limit) statement of research interests, and the names and complete contact information for at least three references: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2052. Applications will be accepted until January 1, 2013.

Assistant Professor Positions, Massachussetts Institute of Technology:
The Physics Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for an expected junior faculty position in several areas:
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, which covers broad areas such as strong correlations, nanoscience, and quantum information (to apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1902); Biological and Soft Condensed Matter Physics (to apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1901); and Astrophysics (to apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1900). The application deadline for completed applications is November 21, 2012. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief description of research interests and goals (the latter NOT TO EXCEED 3 PAGES IN LENGTH) to the appropriate website above. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded to the same site. Only web submissions will be accepted.

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Baltimore County:
The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a research focus in experimental nanomaterials, molecular electronics, nanophotonics, nanoplasmonics, or nanoscale science to begin in July 2013. To apply, submit an application letter, a CV, and detailed research and teaching plans and the names and addresses of at least three references to Nanophysics Search Committee, Department of Physics, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore MD 21250. For more information, see http://physics.umbc.edu.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Experimental Physics, Cornell University:
The Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics (LASSP) at Cornell University expects to make a faculty appointment in experimental physics, to begin July 1, 2013. We encourage applications in cold atom physics, biophysics, hard and soft condensed matter physics, x-ray physics, and related areas that utilize condensed matter tools and techniques. Please send the application, including a curriculum vita, a publication list, and a statement of research interests, to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2142. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the same website. Applications completed by Dec. 15, 2012 will receive full consideration.

Faculty Positions in Physics, UC-Berkeley:
The Physics Department of the University of California, Berkeley intends to make three faculty appointments effective July 1, 2013. We are interested in candidates in the following areas: Astrophysics/Astroparticle Experiment; Theoretical Particle Physics; Condensed Matter Theory/Computational Materials Physics. The following URL links will provide you with instructions and allow you to self-register, upload PDFs, and request your letters of reference: Astrophysics/Astroparticle search go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00081; Theoretical Particle Physics search go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00083; Condensed Matter Theory/Computational Materials search go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00084. Applications must be received by Dec. 7, 2012.

Tenure Track Faculty Position in Experimental Particle Physics, U. of Rochester
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Experimental Particle Physics. Each candidate should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a description of research and teaching plans and at least four letters of recommendation to the following website: https://www.rochester.edu/fort/pas/index.php.

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Physics, Middlebury College
The Department of Physics seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning September 2013. The field of specialization is open, but the search will place particular emphasis on candidates with research and/or teaching interests in observational astronomy and astrophysics. Candidates should hold a Ph. D. in Physics, Astrophysics, or Astronomy, preferably with some post-doctoral experience. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and end when the position has been filled, provided that a suitable candidate has been found. More information is at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/14206.

Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, DePauw University
The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 2013. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Ph.D. preferred. The department is seeking an enthusiastic physics teacher in any area of experimental physics, who is committed to research and to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. To apply, submit cv, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and description of research interests and potential student research projects electronically to: hlbrooks@depauw.edu or to Howard Brooks, Chair, Physics and Astronomy Department, DePauw University, P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, IN 46135-0037.

Assistant Professor Positions in Applied Computational Physics, Illinois State University:
The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Computational Physics, starting August 16, 2013, and contingent upon the availability of funds. A PhD in Physics or a closely related field is required. To assure full consideration, please send a letter of application, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vita, and the names and affiliations of three references by November 15, 2012 to Dr. Richard Martin, Faculty Search Committee, 4560 Department of Physics, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 61790-4560. Visit http://www.phy.ilstu.edu for further information.