Positions
Assistant Professor in Computational Physics at Tulane
Tulane University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in computational physics in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics. Preference will be given to applicants who have an outstanding research record in computational physics and whose research complements existing research areas in the department (density functional theory, energy materials, quantum materials and devices, polymer physics, biological materials, quantum chaos, optical spectroscopy, and nuclear physics). We are also committed to interdisciplinary research and teaching with other faculty in our School of Science and Engineering as well as the School of Medicine, and the other Schools at Tulane. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to participate in an anticipated expansion of the materials science and engineering effort at Tulane.
Applicants must possess a doctorate in physics or related fields, postdoctoral or comparable experience, demonstrated excellence in research, and a commitment to teaching. The position will include a competitive salary and startup package. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a research plan, and contact information for three references to: Assistant Professor Search, Dept. of Physics and Engineering Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. For full consideration, applications should be submitted on or before Jan 15, 2013. Further information can be found at: http://tulane.edu/sse/pep/. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Our department is committed to providing a family friendly workplace. Inquiries can be directed to physics@tulane.edu).
Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Endowed Chair in Materials Engineering
Tulane University invites applications for the Jung Chair in Materials Engineering, a chaired faculty position in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics. The successful candidate will lead and expand the department’s research efforts in new materials and related devices, which may include novel electronic, magnetic, polymer, oxide-based, and/or biological materials; develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program; and collaborate with current research groups and other departments in the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Current programs in condensed matter physics at Tulane include surface science, optical and terahertz spectroscopy, low temperature superconductivity, complex oxide-thin-films, polymers, density functional theory, and quantum information theory.
Applicants must possess a doctorate in engineering, demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the senior faculty level, and an outstanding record of research funding and scholarly publications. The position will include a competitive salary and startup package, and an attractive discretionary research fund.
Application review will begin on November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and contact information for five references to: Jung Chair Search, Dept. of Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Further information can be found at: http://tulane.edu/sse/pep/. Women and under represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tulane is committed to providing a family friendly workplace. Inquiries can be directed to Prof. Fred Wietfeldt (few@tulane.edu).
Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Assistant Professor in Materials Engineering at Tulane
Tulane University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in materials engineering in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics. Preference will be given to experimental applicants who have outstanding research records in materials engineering and who fit well into the goals and activities of our department. Our goal is to develop excellence through integrating materials engineering and physics. Our preferred areas of interest include, but are not limited to, devices related to novel materials, polymers, energy materials, and/or biological materials and devices. We are also committed to interdisciplinary research and teaching with other faculty in our School of Science and Engineering as well as the School of Medicine, and the other Schools at Tulane. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to participate in an anticipated expansion of the materials engineering and science effort at Tulane.
Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in engineering and a commitment to teaching. The position will include a competitive salary and startup package. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a research plan, and contact information for three references to: Assistant Professor Search, Dept. of Physics and Engineering Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. For full consideration, applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012. Further information can be found at tulane.edu/sse/pep. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tulane is committed to providing a family friendly workplace, including child care and access to good K-12 school. Tulane has multiple ties to the diverse, culturally rich community of New Orleans. Inquiries can be directed to engineeringphysics@tulane.edu.
Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. This search is pending budgetary approval.
Assistant Professor in Experimental Physics at Tulane
Tulane University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics. Preference will be given to experimental applicants who are outstanding at research and teaching and who fit well into the goals and activities of our department. Our goal is to develop excellence in both physics and engineering. Our focus is in novel materials and related devices, which may include novel quantum, electronic, magnetic, polymer, oxide-based, and/or biological materials and devices. We are also committed to interdisciplinary research and teaching with other faculty in our School of Science and Engineering as well as the School of Medicine, and the other Schools at Tulane. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to participate in an anticipated expansion of the materials science and engineering effort at Tulane.
Applicants must possess a doctorate in science or engineering, postdoctoral or comparable experience, demonstrated excellence in research, and a commitment to teaching. The position will include a competitive salary and startup package. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a research plan, and contact information for three references to: Assistant Professor Search, Dept. of Physics and Engineering Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. For full consideration, applications should be submitted on or before February 28, 2012. Further information can be found at tulane.edu/sse/pep. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tulane is committed to providing a family friendly workplace. Inquiries can be directed to physics@tulane.edu.
Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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