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Tenure Track Astronomy Position at
Haverford College
From: Steve Boughn [sboughn_at_haverford.edu]
September 21, 2007
Haverford College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in astronomy at
the assistant professor level, beginning September 2008. Candidates must
have a strong commitment to teaching and establishing a vigorous research
program involving undergraduate students in astronomy. Ph.D.
required; post-doctoral experience highly desirable. The candidate will
teach astronomy at all levels, contribute to the physics program, and
support the observational component of our astronomy program.
Applicants should submit c.v., a list of graduate courses taken, a
statement of research plans, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and
three letters of recommendation to: Merleen MacDonald, Search Secretary,
Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041-1392. Questions
to: Dr. Walter Smith, Chair, (wsmith_at_haverford.edu). First
priority will be given to applications received before November 15, 2007.
Haverford College (http://www.haverford.edu),
a liberal arts college with a strong record of faculty and student
research, is located 12 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Haverford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed
to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and
nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other
under-represented groups. |
Submillimeter Array Postdoctoral
Fellowships
From: David Wilner [dwilner_at_cfa.harvard.edu]
September 14, 2007
The Submillimeter Array (SMA), a collaborative project of the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory and the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy
and Astrophysics (Taiwan), consists of eight movable 6 meter diameter
antennas that together combine to make uniquely detailed images in the
submillimeter part of the spectrum, through atmospheric windows that open
up on the high, dry summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii. With collecting area
comparable to the largest single dish submillimeter telescopes and
baselines up to 500 meters, the SMA is used to study a wide range of
astrophysical phenomena, including Solar System bodies, protoplanetary
disks, star forming regions, evolved star envelopes, supermassive black
holes, nearby galaxies, and starbursts at cosmological distances. Detailed
information about the SMA is available at the SMA Observer Center, http://sma1.sma.hawaii.edu.
Applications are invited for SMA Postdoctoral Fellowships starting in fall
2008. These positions are aimed chiefly at research in submillimeter
astronomy, and the successful candidates will propose and participate in
science observations with the SMA. Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. in
astronomy or a related field. Practical experience in millimeter or
submillimeter wavelength astronomy, radio interferometry, instrumentation,
or experience in any applicable branch of astrophysical theory is
desirable. It is expected that the SMA Fellows will be based at the
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA. However,
candidates with a desire to be based at the SMA facility at the University
of Hawaii, Hilo, HI, are also encouraged to apply. More information and
instructions for submitting applications can be found at
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/fellowships/sma/.
Please direct questions to smapostdoc_at_cfa.harvard.edu. Online
applications are due December 15, 2007.
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer where all qualified applicants
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color,
sex or national origin. |
FACULTY POSITION,
PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
From: WIPHYS
September 7, 2007
Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professor of physics beginning fall 2008 with a joint appointment in
the Lyman Briggs College (75%) and either the Department of Physics
and Astronomy in the College of Natural Science or the National
Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (25%).
Candidates must have a PhD in physics or astronomy. Preference will be
given to applicants with postdoctoral teaching and research experience,
and especially to those who are passionate about working with
undergraduates. Research in all areas of physics and astronomy will
be considered.
Founded in 1967, Lyman Briggs College is a vibrant undergraduate,
residential college focusing on the study of science and its impact on
society. The Lyman Briggs curriculum integrates its natural and physical
sciences and mathematics courses with courses in the History,
Philosophy, and Sociology of Science. The joint appointment with the
Department of Physics and Astronomy or the National Superconducting
Cyclotron Laboratory will enable the candidate to maintain an active
research program.
A complete application package consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
teaching statement and portfolio, statement of research interests,
writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (sent under
separate cover). Complete applications should be received by December
1, 2007; later applications may be considered. This material
should be sent to: Physics Search Committee, Lyman Briggs College,
28 East Holmes Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
48825-1107. For further information, contact Ms. Kathie Ellis
at (517) 353-6486 or ellisk@msu.edu or
visit http://www.lymanbriggs.msu.edu/employment/physics.html
.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is
committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university
actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons
of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. |
OPENINGS, DEPT. OF PHYSICS, NC
STATE UNIVERSITY
From: WIPHYS
September 7, 2007
The Department of Physics at NC State University has hired six new faculty
members over the last four years and continues to seek highly qualified
applicants in all areas for tenure-track and tenured positions. Candidates
in astrophysics, biological physics, nanoscale science, and in physics
education are especially encouraged to apply at this time. Successful
applicants will have strong commitments to excellence in teaching and will
be expected to establish a vigorous research program. The Department has
vibrant programs in astrophysics; biological physics; computational
physics; nanoscale science; polymer, surface and materials physics;
nuclear physics; and physics education research. We plan to hire primarily
at the assistant professor level, but will also consider particularly
qualified senior applicants.
Minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. degree in physics or a
physics-related area. To receive full consideration, applications for the
Fall 2008 academic year should be received by November 30, 2007. Review of
applications will begin immediately, but no final decision will be made
prior to November 30, 2007. To apply, please visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu
and designate position number 07-52-0712. You will be required to send a
curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research and teaching goals, and a
list of at least three references. The College of Physical and
Mathematical Sciences welcomes the opportunity to work with candidates to
identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners. AA/EOE.
In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to
sexual orientation. |
AIP Fellowship Announcement
From Audrey Leath (aleath@aip.org)
August 31, 2007
GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS FOR SCIENTISTS:
Experience a unique year in Washington, DC as a Science Fellow!
The American Institute of Physics offers two Science Fellowship programs
that are open to qualified members the AIP Member Societies. AIP
State Department Fellows serve a year at the DC headquarters of the U.S.
Department of State (application deadline November 1); AIP Congressional
Fellows spend a year working in a congressional office or on a committee
staff (application deadline January 15). Both programs enable U.S.
scientists to learn about the federal government while contributing
S&T expertise to the policymaking process. AIP Fellowship
qualifications include U.S. citizenship, membership in one of the 10 AIP
Member Societies, PhD or equivalent in physics-related field, and a desire
to use your scientific knowledge to serve and inform U.S. domestic or
foreign policy. Please see www.aip.org/gov/fellowships.html
for further information on the programs, qualifications, deadlines, and
how to apply. Several AIP Member Societies (APS, AGU and OSA) also offer
Congressional Fellowships for their members. Please see www.aip.org/gov/fellowships.html
for links to more information on these programs. |
Postdoctoral Research Assistant,
Dept. of Physics, Baylor University
From WIPHYS
August 31, 2007
Applications are invited for a research postdoctoral position available in
the area of Complex Plasmas at the Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics,
and Engineering Research in the Physics Department at Baylor University
starting in January, 2008. Candidates with research experience in
the areas of computational and/or experimental studies of the dynamics and
charging of dust grains within either astrophysical or laboratory plasmas
are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold the Ph.D. in
physics or a closely related field and have excellent programming skills,
extensive experience in computation and algorithm development, image and
data acquisition and analysis, or experience in experimental laser
diagnostics (LIF, line ratio imaging), high vacuum, rf, and complex plasma
systems. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and
expected to become an active member of the complex plasma group, leading
and organizing groups of graduate and undergraduate students.
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2007 and will be
accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration,
your application must be completed by November 15, 2007. Interested
applicants should send their curriculum vitae (including relevant
publications), a summary of their research experience and five
significant/relevant publications, and arrange for reference letters to be
sent to Dr. Lorin Swint Matthews, One Bear Place 97316, Waco, Texas,
76798-7316. For further details about current research activities, refer
to www.baylor.edu/CASPER <http://www.baylor.edu/CASPER>.
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General
Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and
persons with disabilities to apply. |
Assistant Scientist with ALMA
From: Fonda Bryant <fbryant_at_nrao.edu>
August 11, 2007
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is currently under
construction in Northern Chile. ALMA will provide an order of magnitude,
or more, improvement in observational capabilities in the millimeter/submillimeter
wavelength band and can provide direct observations of many important
phenomena, from proto-planetary disks to high z galaxies. The North
American ALMA Science Center (NAASC), located at the NRAO headquarters in
Charlottesville, VA, is the portal for scientific and technical support of
ALMA users in North America.
To build up the NRAO scientific staff at the NAASC to support ALMA users
and ALMA, we invite applications for one or more Assistant Scientist
positions in the NAASC. The primary responsibility of the successful
candidates initially is to participate in ALMA Commissioning and Science
Verification (CSV). These positions include 25% time for independent
research. Commissioning of the first ALMA antennas in Chile will
commence in 2008, in preparation for early science in 2010. The
NAASC is looking for candidates with scientific interests that are
dependent on ALMA and with experience in short wavelength radio astronomy,
and who can acquire the requisite expertise for long-range user and
telescope support at the NAASC.
The duty station is Charlottesville, VA. However, the first few years will
require substantial time spent in Chile (roughly 30% to 50%), training and
functioning as part of the CSV team. Successful participation in CSV
activities in Chile places the candidate in a strong position to play a
leading role in user and telescope support at the NAASC once early science
begins, and to capitalize on the extraordinary scientific capabilities of
ALMA. An active scientific research program is highly encouraged in
these positions. The NRAO will provide basic research support, such
as computing, scientific travel (conferences and observing) and page
charges.
The initial term of the appointment is 3 years, starting in the spring of
2008. If renewed after the initial term, the positions are expected
to be long-term, following the NRAO scientific staff policy. Renewal is
based on the performance reviews and the availability of funds. The
NRAO benefits include vacation accrual, medical insurance, retirement
benefits, and a moving allowance (see http://www.nrao.edu/administration/personnel_office/employeebenefits.pdf).
For exceptional applicants, these appointments may be made at the
Associate Scientist or Scientist level.
Candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related field,
and should have a strong plan of independent research.
Applications should include a statement of planned research, a description
of any software, instrumentation, or telescope commissioning experience, a
curriculum vitae including a publication list, and the names of three
scientists who have agreed to provide letters of reference upon request.
All material should be submitted as a single PDF file of the form
"LastNameFirstInitial.AssistantScientist.pdf" via email to:
resumes_at_nrao.edu. Please reference "Assistant Scientist
Position
CV 3463" in the subject line. All applications received by November
31, 2007, will be given full consideration, but applications will continue
to be accepted until the positions are filled. Women and minorities
are especially encouraged to apply. |
Jansky Fellowships 2008
From: Fonda Bryant <fbryant_at_nrao.edu>
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) announces the 2008
postdoctoral Jansky Fellowship program that provides outstanding
opportunities for research in astronomy. Jansky Fellows formulate
and carry out investigations either independently or in collaboration with
others within the wide framework of interests of the Observatory. Prior
radio experience is not required and multi-wavelength projects leading to
a synergy with NRAO instruments are encouraged. The NRAO also
encourages applications from candidates with interest in radio astronomy
instrumentation, computation, and theory.
Up to three appointments will be made for positions at any of the NRAO
sites (Socorro, NM; Green Bank, WV; and Charlottesville, VA). In the
coming years, as ALMA commissioning activities get underway, we expect
that there will also be positions available in Chile. Jansky Fellows
are encouraged to spend time at universities working with collaborators
during the course of their fellowship. In addition to appointments
at NRAO sites, up to three non-resident Jansky Fellowship appointments
will be offered for positions that may be located at a U.S. university.
Frequent and/or long term visits to NRAO sites are encouraged. Split
Fellowships with time spent at NRAO and at a U.S. university are allowed.
The starting salary will be $56,000 per year with an appointment duration
of two years and possible renewal for a third year. There is a
research budget of up to $10,000 provided per year for travel and
computing requirements. Fellows are eligible for page charge support,
vacation accrual, health insurance coverage, and a moving allowance. In
addition, up to $3,000 per year is provided to defray local institutional
costs for non-resident Jansky Fellows.
The NRAO web site provides a description of the application process and
other relevant details:
http://www.nrao.edu/administration/directors_office/jansky-postdocs.shtml.
Candidates must receive their PhD prior to beginning a Jansky Fellowship
appointment.
The deadline for BOTH applications and letters of recommendation is
November 16, 2007. The NRAO is an equal opportunity employer
(M/F/H/V).
Award offers will be made by February 15, 2008, with the Fellowships
expected to begin in September 2008. |
Assistant Professor - Experimental
High Energy Astrophysics -
The University of Iowa
From: Cornelia C Lang <cornelia-lang_at_uiowa.edu>
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.physics.uiowa.edu/)
at the University of Iowa is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor to
begin Fall 2008. We invite applications from persons experienced in
space-based high energy astrophysics, specifically in the development of
instrumentation and the analysis and interpretation of observations.
Duties of the position will consist of teaching courses at all levels,
establishment of an active research program, and pursuit of external
funding. A Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline is
required and post-doctoral research experience is desirable. Iowa
has a long history in building space-based instrumentation with
instruments currently on Cassini and Mars Express and in development for
Juno and the Radiation Belt Storm Probes. This hire is intended to
strengthen the Department's new program in space-based high energy
astrophysics.
Interested applicants should send a CV, statements of research and
teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three
references to:
Chair, Astrophysics Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242-1479
Applications should arrive prior to November 15, 2007 to receive full
consideration. Electronic applications in pdf format are acceptable
and can be sent to christine-stevens_at_uiowa.edu.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly
committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the
University, College, and Department reflect this commitment. Women
and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to
apply. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. |
Tenure-Track Faculty Position -
Plasma Theory - The University of Iowa
From: Cornelia C Lang <cornelia-lang_at_uiowa.edu>
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.physics.uiowa.edu)
at The University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track
assistant professor to begin Fall 2008. All areas of theoretical
plasma physics will be considered. Current research in the
department includes plasma kinetics and transport, waves in shear flows,
linear and nonlinear wave interactions, dusty plasmas, strongly-coupled
plasmas, plasma sources, atmospheric-density plasmas, biomedical
applications and other topics. Closely related efforts within the
Department include space plasma physics, physics of the solar corona, and
plasma astrophysics.
Please send a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and have
letters from three references (include names on the CV) sent to Chair,
Plasma Faculty Search Committee, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1479. Electronic
applications in pdf format are acceptable and can be sent to
christine-stevens_at_uiowa.edu.
A Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment. For full consideration
application materials should arrive by December 15, 2007.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly
committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the
University, College, and Department reflect this commitment. Women
and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to
apply. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. |
KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellow
at the Rank of Research Associate (Instructor)
From: Helen Pates <hpates_at_kicp.uchicago.edu>
The KICP invites applications for one or more NSF Funded Postdoctoral
Research Fellows (at the rank of Research Associate (Instructor)) from
scientists of exceptional ability and promise with a PhD. in Physics,
Astrophysics or related fields between September 2004 and September 2008.
There are no teaching responsibilities with this position. The
appointee(s) will be expected to conduct original research in
experimental, numerical or theoretical cosmology in an interdisciplinary
environment. Research Associate (Instructors) are appointed to renewable
one-year terms and may be considered for promotion. Research
Associate (Instructors) may hold this rank for no more than four years.
Our positions at this rank carry a competitive salary and benefits
package. Institute Fellows have the freedom to work on any of the efforts
in our Institute.
Research at the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP), based at
the University of Chicago, is focused on interdisciplinary topics in
cosmological physics: characterizing the Dark Energy, studying the
inflationary era, understanding the formation of galaxies and structure in
the Universe and understanding the highest energy gamma and cosmic rays.
Experimental studies of the CMB (polarization anisotropy and the
Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect) and Cosmic Infrared Background; analysis of
cosmological data including CMB data and large-scale structure survey
data; analysis of Sloan Digital Sky Survey data; high energy astrophysics
with photons and cosmic rays; direct detection of Dark Matter particles
and numerous topics in theoretical cosmology constitute the current slate
of activities. The KICP is seeking to expand the fellowship program
to include researchers working on innovative data analysis techniques for
large-scale structure, CMB, and other cosmological data. The KICP also has
active visitors, symposia, and education/outreach programs. Information
about the KICP can be found at http://kicp.uchicago.edu/.
An application consisting of a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of research
interests, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to
centerfellow2007_at_kicp.uchicago.edu or to Stephan Meyer, Director, Kavli
Institute for Cosmological Physics, 5640 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago,
IL 60637. All recommendation letters should be sent via email from
the recommender to the email above. Electronic submission (pdf or
Ghostscript files) of all application documents is greatly preferred.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2007 for positions that
will begin in the Summer or Fall of 2008. The position will remain
open until filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. |
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