Academic and Research Positions in the United States

Columbia University

Associate Research Scientist Position

The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics at Columbia University seeks applications for the position of associate research scientist to work on the theory and computation of perturbed plasma equilibria with tokamak applications such as the mitigation of magnetic field errors, ELM control by non-axisymmetric magnetic fields, and resistive wall modes. The successful candidate is expected to extend the capabilities of perturbed equilibrium codes and to pursue important applications. This position can be full or part time and will be located at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, N.J.

A doctoral degree is required in plasma physics, or in a closely related field. Outstanding research achievements in relevant areas of plasma theory with application to experiments will be a primary selection criterion.

Applicants must apply on-line at the following URL: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50951.

Applications must be received before December 12, 2009. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The theoretical particle physics group at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign anticipates an opening for a postdoctoral research associate beginning in Fall 2009. To apply, please send a CV, list of publications, and a short description of current research interests to the address below. Also have at least three letters of recommendation sent to this address. Applications and letters may also be sent via email.

Scott Willenbrock
Department of Physics
U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1110 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801

Email: willen@illinois.edu

Applications should be received by December 1, 2008 in order to insure full consideration. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

State University of New York (Stony Brook)

C. N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, and
Simons Center for Geometry and Physics

Postdoctoral Positions

Research fields at the Institute includes but is not limited to, elementary particle physics, gauge field theory, statistical mechanics, supergravity, supersymmetry, superstring theory and other related field.

We encourage applications through our webpage at:

http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/itp/jobs/

If you cannot connect electronically, please write to:

CNYITP Search,
Math Tower 6th Floor,
Stony Brook University,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3840,
USA.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled.

Stony Brook University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Brown University

The High Energy Theory Group in the Department of Physics anticipates a position in theoretical high-energy physics will be available as of September 2009.

The position will be at the level of Postdoctoral Research Associate with a PhD degree in Physics. The appointment would be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Research interests of the group include String Theory, QCD, Particle Physics and Cosmology. Members of the group are Antal Jevicki, David Lowe, Marcus Spradlin, Chung-I Tan and Anastasia Volovich. Applicants, through their lists of publications, CV's and letters of recommendations, should demonstrate superior research abilities in the area of theoretical high energy physics. Candidates are invited to address inquires (including curriculum vitae and list of publications) and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Ms. Mary Ann Rotondo, Department of Physics, Brown Uniersity, Box 1843, Providence, Rhode Island 02912. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2008.

Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Baylor University

Department of Physics
One Bear Place #97316
Waco, TX 76798-7316

Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Physics

Current areas of departmental research include elementary particle physics, astrophysics, dusty plasma physics, condensed matter physics, surface physics, nonlinear dynamics, semiconductor physics, experimental atomic and molecular physics, and theoretical early universe cosmology and string/M theory.
Applicants should submit

1. a cover letter,
2. a curriculum vitae including a list of refereed papers published and submitted,
3. a statement of current research interests and pursuits,
4. a statement on teaching interests and philosophy, and
5. a list of three references.

Baylor, the world's largest Baptist university, holds a Carnegie classification as a "high-research" institution. Baylor's mission is to educate men and women for world-wide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge, as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university, while reaffirming and deepening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012 (http://www.baylor.edu/vision/). Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

University of Cincinnati

Field: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Application deadline: position is open until filled

Contact:

Hans-Peter Wagner
E-mail: ucphysics@uc.edu
Phone: 513-556-0540 Fax: 513-556-3425

Address: Nonlinear Optics Post-doc Search Committee
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210011
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0011

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT Job # MIT-00005221

The Heavy-Ion Group at the MIT Laboratory of Nuclear Science invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. Our group has a leading role in the preparations for the heavy ion component of the CMS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider, which is expected to start data taking 2008.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. and preferably a background in nuclear physics or high energy physics. The successful candidate will play a major role in the preparations for CMS data taking and the analysis of the first CMS p+p and Pb+Pb data. Our group is responsible for the High Level Trigger operation in CMS heavy-ion running and is operating a CMS Tier-2 computing facility at MIT. Consequently, candidates should have a strong background in software development and large-scale computing.

Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:

Prof. Gunther Roland
Rm 24-504
MIT
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge , MA 02150

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
MIT is a non-smoking environment.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Job number: MIT-00005143

The Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS) at MIT invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position in accelerator physics. There are currently opportunities to participate in research addressing a number of important issues related to the development of future accelerators for the study of the fundamental structure of matter. These opportunities include: the design of an experiment to provide a first demonstration of the technique of optical stochastic cooling; implementation of fast spin flip at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider; development of a high intensity polarized electron source demanded by the future Electron Ion Collider. The research will utilize the considerable expertise and resources at MIT's Bates Linear Accelerator Center and will involve collaboration between MIT-LNS researchers and other laboratories.

A Ph.D. in experimental physics is required with experience in accelerator physics preferred. Please send a curriculum vitae, publication list, and three letters of recommendation to:

Professor Richard G. Milner
Room 26-505
MIT
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
MIT is a non-smoking environment.

University of Cincinnati

Address:
Experimental HEP Post-doc Search Committee
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210011
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0011

Job Description: A post-doctoral fellow position in experimental particle physics at the University of Cincinnati is available. Research will be assisting in the Belle experiment by taking shifts at the experiment site and monitoring data quality. Primary responsibility will be for measurement of sin(2phi1+phi3) via CP asymmetry in B to D*pi decays. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in physics. The ideal candidate would have extensive experience with Belle physics analysis, and CP asymmetry measurements in particular; as well as experience in research operations and data monitoring. Interested parties should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and three letters of recommendation either electronically to ucphysics@uc.edu or by mail to the address above. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008 and continue until position is filled.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

University of Cincinnati Physics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Postdoctoral Associates

The Global Research Laboratory Program of Rogers Research Group at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking postdoctoral research associate who has completed Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, and physics with a background of nanomaterials and nanodevices. The program is related to the development and design of patterning technologies of inorganic-organic hybrid materials tailor-designed for the nanoelectronics applications. The stipend will be approximately USD $30,000-40,000, annually. It can be negotiated, based on the experience, qualification, and abilities of applicants. The proposed starting date is March 1, 2008. Duration of the program is 1 year and can be extended depending on the research performance.

Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to

Prof. John A. Rogers,
Director of Global Research Laboratory Program
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1304W. Green St. Urbana, IL61801
E-mail : jrogers@ad.uiuc.edu

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Job number MIT-00004945

The experimental high energy group at MIT invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work on the CMS experiment at CERN. Our group is very active in the preparations for data taking and subsequent discoveries at the LHC. We play the leading role in distributing CMS data around the globe within the data operations group, we are an integral component of the commissioning and operation of the silicon tracker at the experiment, and we are responsible for key elements of the data acquisition system. At MIT we operate a “Tier-2” computer center, providing resources for data analysis both locally and as part of the Grid.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the analysis of the first physics data from LHC and will contribute substantially to one or more of the areas of MIT's operational activities.

REQUIREMENTS: a physics Ph.D. with interest and experience in high energy physics. The candidate should have a strong background in analysis, computing and data acquisition. The candidate will be stationed at CERN.

Please send your curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Prof. Christoph Paus,
c/o Anna-Maria Convertino
Room 24-509
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge , MA 02139-4307

Preferred Email: amc@mit.edu

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
MIT is a non-smoking environment.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University of California, Irvine

Postdoctoral position - Condensed Matter Theory

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at University of California, Irvine anticipates an opening for one or two postdoctoral positions in the analytic and/or numerical theory of low-dimensional quantum magnetism and strongly correlated electronic systems beginning Fall 2008.

The work would be supervised by Professors Steven White and Sasha Chernyshev. This position is for one year with the renewal for one more year contingent upon mutual agreement and availability of funds. Information on our research programs is available at http://www.physics.uci.edu.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Applicants should send a CV, list of publications, research statement, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Prof. Sasha Chernyshev
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-4575

or electronically in a PDF format. E-mail: sasha@uci.edu Please, note that no electronic application in the .doc format will be accepted.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity.

University of Cincinnati Physics

Post-doctoral Fellow

Field(s): theoretical physics

Application deadline: Jan 01 (Tue), 2008

Contact: Rohana Wijewardhana
E-mail: ucphysics@uc.edu
Phone: 513-556-0535
Fax: 513-556-3425

Address: University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210011, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0011

Job description: The Theoretical Particle Physics Group in the Department of Physics at the University of Cincinnati anticipates a post-doctoral position beginning September 1, 2008. The appointment is for one year, with an extension for an additional year depending on the availability of continuing support and mutual consent of the parties involved. Current research interests of the Particle Theory Group include flavor physics, phenomenology of the standard model, electro-weak symmetry breaking, supersymmetric field theories, string theory, physics of hot and dense quark matter, gravitational physics, cosmology, and particle astro physics. A Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics is required.

Interested parties should send their curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and three letters of recommendation either electronically to ucphysics@uc.edu or by mail to: Particle Theory Post-doctoral Search Committee, Department of Physics, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210011, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0011.

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Baruch College of CUNY (City University of New York)

A tenure-track position at the assistant/associate professor level will be offered at Baruch College of the City University of New York (CUNY) beginning September 1, 2008. The initial appointment will be a cooperative fellowship with the RIKEN BNL Research Center (RBRC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory for a period of up to five years. During this period, the fellow will spend about half his/her time at Baruch College and the remaining time at the RBRC in BNL.

The physics group at Baruch College is part of the Department of Natural Sciences, and includes Sultan Catto, Ramzi Khuri and Peter Orland in theoretical high energy physics, Jamal Jalilian-Marian in theoretical high energy nuclear physics and Etan Bourkoff in experimental laser physics. We are seeking outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. in physics, at least two years postdoctoral experience, and the potential for exceptional research and excellence in undergraduate teaching. All applicants in theoretical high energy physics and theoretical high energy nuclear physics are welcome to apply.

Prospective applicants should mail a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, summary of teaching experience and publication list, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation mailed by November 23, 2007 to:

Professor Ramzi Khuri
Chair, Physics Search Committee
Department of Natural Sciences
Baruch College, City University of New York
17 Lexington Avenue
Box A-0506
New York, NY 10010

Dr. Nicholas Samios
Director, RIKEN BNL Research Center
Building 510A
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000

No applications sent by email or after the deadline will be considered. Letters of recommendation should also be sent by regular mail.

CUNY is an equal opportunity employer.

University of California, Irvine
(Department of Physics and Astronomy)

THEORETICAL PARTICLE PHYSICS

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITIONS

The University of California Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

University of California, Riverside

OPEN-LEVEL FACULTY POSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL NANOSCALE ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND DEVICE PHYSICS

Applications are invited from scientists with outstanding credentials in the area of experimental nanoscale electronic materials and device physics for a open-level tenure-track faculty position. Appointment will be made at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank.

The appointment will continue a major initiative in nanotechnology at UCR under the direction of Professor Robert C. Haddon, Director of the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering. This advertised position is the fifth of a total of 5 committed positions within the Physics and Astronomy Department in experimental nanoscale condensed matter physics. A total of 5 faculty positions in related engineering departments are also committed as part of the initiative. The Center is in the process of developing outstanding facilities for research, development, and manufacturing of nanoscale electronic materials and devices. A clean room and nanofabrication center as well as a new Physical Sciences Building and a new Engineering Building were completed in 2005. Construction will soon commence on a Materials Science and Engineering Building to open in 2009.

Successful candidates will conduct vigorous research programs in condensed matter, materials physics, or device physics of nanoscale systems. A Ph.D. in Physics or related field is required. Applications are encouraged from candidates with exceptional research records in the areas of spintronics, nanoelectronics, nanophotonics or related fields. Candidates are also expected to support the training of graduate students and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research and teaching objectives, and the names and contact information for 4 referees. Please arrange for these 4 referees to send their letter of recommendation directly to the address below. Applications should be directed to: Chair of the Nanoscale Electronics Material Search, Physics and Astronomy Department, University of California, Riverside, 3401 Watkins Drive, Riverside, CA 92521-0403.

Review of applications will commence on December 15, 2007, but the position will remain open until filled. For more information please visit the UCR web site at www.ucr.edu, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at www.cnas.ucr.edu, the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering at www.cnse.ucr.edu, and the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at http://www.physics.ucr.edu/. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Brown University

The High Energy Theory Group in the Department of Physics anticipates that several positions in theoretical high-energy physics will be available as of September 2008. The position will be at the level of Postdoctoral Research Associate with a PhD degree in Physics. The appointment would be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Research interests of the group include String Theory, QCD, Particle Physics and Cosmology. Members of the group are Antal Jevicki, David Lowe, Marcus Spradlin, Chung-I Tan and Anastasia Volovich. Applicants, through their lists of publications, CV’s and letters of recommendations, should demonstrate superior research abilities in the area of theoretical high energy physics. Candidates are invited to address inquires (including curriculum vitae and list of publications) and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to

Ms. Mary Ann Rotondo
Department of Physics
Brown University
Box 1843
Providence, Rhode Island 02912

For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2007.

Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Baylor University

Department of Physics
One Bear Place #97316
Waco, TX 76798-7316

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics

Current areas of departmental research include elementary particle physics, astrophysics, dusty plasma physics, condensed matter physics, surface physics, nonlinear dynamics, semiconductor physics, experimental atomic and molecular physics, and theoretical early universe cosmology and string/M theory.
Applicants should submit

1. a cover letter,
2. a curriculum vitae including a list of refereed papers published and submitted,
3. a statement of current research interests and pursuits,
4. a statement on teaching interests and philosophy, and
5. a list of three references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Job # MIT-00004434

The Laboratory for Nuclear Science at MIT invites applications for one or more postdoctoral research associate positions with the Hadronic Physics Group. There are currently opportunities to participate in experiments addressing several important physics issues. These opportunities include: the use of parity-violating electron scattering (JLab and Mainz) to measure the weak charge of the proton and as a precision Standard Model test; the use of photo-pion and other reactions (JLab, HIGS) to study chiral symmetry breaking in QCD; an experiment (MIT) to study the neutron-proton radiative capture process at the very low energies relevant to the epoch immediately following the Big Bang, to test theories of the formation of the lightest elements; and a very sensitive search (Oak Ridge) for a non-zero value of the neutron electric dipole moment, which is a crucial test for physics beyond the Standard Model.

A Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or particle physics is required. Please send a curriculum vitae, publication list, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Robert P. Redwine
Room 26-453
MIT
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307


Email: redwine@mit.edu

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. MIT is a non-smoking environment

Dartmouth College and London Centre for
Nanotechnology at University College London

University of California, Irvine

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California at Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track position in theoretical particle physics. The appointment is at the rank of assistant or associate professor, although exceptional candidates at more senior levels will be considered. This position continues an ongoing and vigorous program of expansion in particle physics and cosmology under which 14 new faculty have been appointed in the last 6 years. Candidates will be considered in all areas of theoretical particle physics, including the physics of the standard model and beyond, neutrino physics, collider physics, string theory and quantum gravity, astroparticle physics, and closely related areas of astrophysics and cosmology. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, and is expected to establish a dynamic research program and participate effectively in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Completed applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a statement of research, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically. Instructions for electronic applications can be found at:

http://ps.uci.edu/employment/apply.html

Applications should be sent as soon as possible and, for full consideration, should be sent no later than March 7, 2007. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt of a completed application. For further information, please visit http://www.physics.uci.edu or contact Professor Arvind Rajaraman (arajaram@uci.edu).

UCI is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. UC Irvine has an active Career Partners Program and has an ADVANCE Gender Equity Program.

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)

Silicon Detector for ILC (030416)

The Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and accomplished particle physicist with significant experience in computing, software development, and detector and physics simulation. This individual will help lead and grow the simulation/reconstruction group for the Silicon Detector (SiD), one of four detector concepts being advanced internationally for the ILC.

The successful candidate will participate fully in optimizing the SiD detector design and benchmarking its performance, and may also contribute to state of the art detector R&D and beam tests. He/she will develop software in the lcsim.org simulation framework, support the general SiD computing infrastructure, create and refine reconstruction algorithms, and explore ILC physics possibilities. A Ph.D. in Particle Physics, a track-record in HEP computing and simulation, and significant accomplishment in analyzing particle physics data are required. The ability to work collaboratively with others, and the desire and skill to lead effectively are also prerequisite.

Interested applicants should apply online at: http://www-public.slac.stanford.edu/hr/jobs/jobdetail.asp?REQID=030416, and include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief summary of accomplishments, and three letters of recommendation. All materials should be received at SLAC on or before Feb.15, 2007. Stanford Linear Accelerator Center is an equal opportunity / affirmative action.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Computer Services Manager

Job # MIT- 00003661

The Computer Services Group (CSG) Manager oversees the overall delivery of both research and administrative computer services to faculty, staff and students at MIT's Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS), serving about 200 users. The successful candidate will need to have a working knowledge of Linux, Windows, and Macintosh operating system environments which are supported by the CSG for the theoretical and experimental high energy and nuclear physics research computing programs at MIT. LNS maintains its own subnet within MIT. The CSG provides network connectivity for several hundred hosts and multiple protocols. This group also supports ORACLE for the financial and administrative groups in LNS.

The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in a technical field, preferably with a background in physics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. It is desirable that the person have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, at least 2 years of which should be managerial experience of a complex computing facility, preferably in an educational and/or research environment. The candidate must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and be service oriented. The CSG Manager must be able to organize and manage staff within the constraints of a given budget. The person should be capable of capitalizing on new developments in the computing field to enhance the quality of computing support and be able to deliver these new relevant technologies to LNS researchers in a timely manner.

Applicants should submit a resume and 3 letters of reference to:

Dr. Stephen Steadman
c/o Kenneth L. Hewitt
MIT
26-516
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge , MA 02139 -4307

MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

MIT is a non-smoking environment.

Tulane University

Department of Physics

Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Chaos

New York University

Physics Department

Postdoctoral Position in Computational Statistical Mechanics

The research will involve developing, testing, and applying collective-mode Monte Carlo algorithms (notably multigrid and cluster algorithms) to a variety of spin models (Ising and Potts models, sigma-models, etc.). We are interested both in studying the performance of the algorithms (quantitative studies of the dynamic critical behavior) and in applying the algorithms to extract new physics (phase diagrams, static critical exponents, testing asymptotic freedom, etc.). The project will also involve developing, testing, and applying new Monte Carlo algorithms for the self-avoiding walk (SAW) and related models in polymer physics.
Further information can be found at
http://www.physics.nyu.edu/faculty/sokal/postdoc_2007.html.

Please send CV and a Research Proposal to sokal@nyu.edu, and arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent either by e-mail or by snail-mail to the address below. Please note that I am unable to read files written in Bill Gates format. Postscript and PDF are fine. Applications received prior to 15 December 2006 will have priority.

Prof. Alan Sokal
Department of Physics
New York University
4 Washington Place
New York, NY 10003, USA

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
(SLAC)

Tenure-track Faculty Position

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list, a statement of research plans and have three letters of reference sent to:

Experimental particle physics search committee,
c/o PPA Faculty Affairs, MS 60,
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center,
2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA

SLAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the research and teaching missions.

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
(SLAC)

Staff Physicist Position

One of the major areas of detector involvement for the SLAC group is in the high level trigger (HLT) system of ATLAS. The successful candidate will lead the SLAC HLT effort as an initial responsibility and actively engage in the ATLAS physics program. In this role, the candidate is expected to provide leadership in the development of trigger strategies for physics and supervision of technical projects. The individual must have a Ph.D in Physics and several years of post Ph.D experience in experimental particle physics, including data analysis, detector and online systems, and scientific computing a must. Extensive knowledge of trigger systems and demonstrated ability in online software and computing are required. Previous experience in detector system management is highly desirable.

Applicants should apply online at
http://www-public.slac.stanford.edu/hr/jobs/jobdetail.asp?REQID=029899
and include a brief summary of accomplishments, curriculum vitae, a list of publications and three letters of recommendation. All material should be received on or before December 1, 2006. Stanford Linear Accelerator Center is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Cornell University

University of California, Riverside

FACULTY POSITION IN COSMOLOGY/PARTICLE ASTROPHYSICS

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Riverside, is seeking an outstanding individual for a faculty appointment in the area of cosmology/particle astrophysics. This appointment will initiate a new program at UCR, which will complement existing programs in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Elementary Particle Physics. The appointment will be at the Associate or Full Professor rank, as appropriate. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2007.

We encourage applications from candidates capable of instituting and sustaining a vigorous research program and having an outstanding record of research achievement and leadership in one or more areas relevant to the field, such as dark energy or dark matter, structure formation, or the early universe. Candidates are also expected to support the training of graduate students and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and level of appointment. Candidates for this position are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, astronomy or a related field.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching objectives, evidence of teaching skills and evidence of an outstanding research program, and a list of publications. They should also provide a list and contact information for four referees who would be willing to submit recommendation letters on request. Applications should be directed to:

Chair, Cosmology Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of California, Riverside
3401 Watkins Drive
Riverside, CA 92521-0413

Review of applications will commence on January 1, 2007, but the position will remain open until filled. For more information please visit the UCR web site at www.ucr.edu, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at www.cnas.ucr.edu, and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at http://www.physics.ucr.edu/.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Florida International University (FIU)

The successful candidate will join the Nuclear/Particle Physics group, which has recently joined the CMS experiment at the LHC. Currently the department has theoretical and experimental groups in astronomy, optical, biophysics, medium energy nuclear and particle, quantum-optics and solid state physics.

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, including a list of refereed papers published and submitted, a brief description of research expertise, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the CMS Search Committee, Department of Physics, Florida International University, University Park, Miami, FL 33199.

While applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by December 30, 2006 to receive optimal consideration.

Florida International University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago's College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2007. Before the start of the Fall 2007 semester, candidates must have earned a doctorate in physics or a closely related scientific field such as biophysics, applied physics, or materials science. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities for the position include teaching undergraduate courses, conducting research in physics, and performing service for the university as required. The successful candidate will teach coursework throughout the undergraduate physics curriculum for both physics majors and non-majors. The position requires a passionate commitment to excellence in teaching and dedication to developing a strong research program that will engage students.

Candidates should send a letter of application that details their experience and interests, a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), and three letters of recommendation by November 15, 2006. Candidates must also register their application and submit an electronic CV at www.careers.luc.edu.

Review of applications will begin after November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be sent to:

Search Committee Chair
Department of Physics
Loyola University Chicago
6525 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60626

For further information, consult the University website: www.luc.edu. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to the diversification of its faculty.

With over 100 physics majors, we are one of the largest BS-granting physics departments in the nation. Ours is a diverse department with nine full-time faculty members. For more information about the department, please visit http://physics.luc.edu/.

Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

University of California, Irvine
(Department of Physics and Astronomy)

THEORETICAL PARTICLE PHYSICS

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITIONS

Particle Theory Postdoc Search
Department of Physics and Astronomy
4129 Frederick Reines Hall
University of California
Irvine, CA 92697-4575

Please see the job announcement at:
http://hep.ps.uci.edu/~jlf/positions/postdoc07/uci_postdoc07.html">

Please email questions to: taprati@uci.edu

For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2006.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Closing date: December 1, 2006.
The University of California Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.