Monday, October 18, 2010

TT at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Institution:Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Location:Worcester, MA
Category:
  • Faculty - Science - Physics
Posted:10/08/2010
Application Due:Open Until Filled
Type:Full Time
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Department of Physics
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in experimental biophysics. Candidates with an interest in optical imaging and spectroscopic microscopy as applied but not limited to single-molecule biophysics, cellular biophysics, and/or biomaterials are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program as well as take part in the mentoring and teaching of graduate and undergraduate students in WPI’s distinctive curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants who can interact among one or more areas of Soft-Condensed Matter. See www.wpi.edu/goto/lifesci and www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/Physics/ for current interests and activities at WPI.
Founded in 1865 as one of the nation's oldest and most innovative technological universities, WPI is a nationally ranked university with an undergraduate student
body of over 3,500 and 1,300 full-time and part-time graduate students. The Department of Physics offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees.

Interested candidates should submit an application (in pdf format) consisting of (i) a cover letter addressing the alignment of the candidate's research with the department's interests, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a description of research plans, (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (v) a list of five references (with full contact information). Send to Prof. Germano Iannacchione, Head, Department of Physics at ph-search@wpi.edu . Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.

U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top national universities and recently placed WPI in its top 30 for faculty resources. Further information about WPI and the department can be accessed at http://www.wpi.edu

To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Application Information

Contact:Human Resources
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Email Address:ph-search@wpi.edu

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