Recently Posted Teaching and Research Openings in Physics

The following tenure-track faculty and other research jobs in physics have been recently posted:

LIGO Livingston Operations Manager, California Institute of Technology:
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, seeks an Operations Manager to provide day-to-day management, direction and oversight for aspects of administrative, human resources, finance, and facilities operations. LIGO Livingston and its sister site LIGO Hanford, together with laboratories at the Caltech and MIT campuses, is funded by the National Science Foundation to observe waves in spacetime predicted by Einstein's theory http://goo.gl/2wozT . Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.caltech.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

Tenure Track Position in Experimental Quantum/Nano-Optics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (P&A) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for a tenure-track position (probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision) in Experimental Quantum/Nano-Optics or a closely related field. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate classes. They will be engaged in building a strong experimental optics research group that strengthens P&A's degree programs, while participating actively in the administration of the interdisciplinary optical science and engineering (OSE) program. They will also be able to access the exceptional nano-fabrication and material synthesis capabilities of UNM's Center for High Technology Materials. Excellent opportunities exist for research collaboration with the national and DoD labs in New Mexico. The minimum requirement for this position is a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Science, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate sufficient evidence of a breadth of research experience, a strong publication record, promise of scholarship, a strong commitment to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels, a potential to supervise student researchers, and a potential to enhance UNM's OSE program. The expected starting date for this position is August 2013. For best consideration, application materials should be received by January 15, 2013, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply and for more information, please go to the following link: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1351972374718.

For other recent academic job postings, please see the following blog post: http://physics.illinois.edu/grad/post-details.asp?1945