Monday, August 9, 2010

VAP at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University - College of Arts & Science, School of Science and Technology

TT at Amherst College

The Amherst College Physics Department is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor in Physics, to begin July, 2011. The College seeks a physicist with broad intellectual interests and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to research involving undergraduates. A Ph.D. degree in Physics or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates in experimental physics with postdoctoral research and teaching experience as well as to candidates whose research plans provide opportunities for on-site undergraduate participation. Start-up funds are available. Amherst College is a premiere, private liberal arts college with approximately 1,700 students. The College has a lively intellectual and cultural environment enhanced by the Five College Consortium (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst), which provides many opportunities for scholarly seminars and research collaborations. The department currently has six regular faculty members and two visiting faculty members. The research interests of faculty members include experimental tests of fundamental symmetries, the dynamics of Bose-Einstein condensates, the quantum behavior of nanomagnets and superconducting “qubits,” foundations of quantum mechanics, and theoretical high-energy physics. The Physics Department has excellent machine and electronics shops, as well as a skilled technical support staff.

Applicants should submit a current C.V., including a list of publications, and a letter describing plans for teaching and research at Amherst. Application materials should be submitted electronically through https://jobs.amherst.edu. In addition, they should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Chair, Department of Physics,Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002 or, by email, to physicschair@amherst.edu.Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.

TT at Juniata College

The Physics Department invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position starting Fall 2011. Our main selection criterion will be the promise of outstanding teaching. We are seeking candidates vitally interested in teaching undergraduate physics for both majors and non-majors, including upper division lecture and laboratory courses. Appointment is open to strong candidates of any research focus, and individuals who can support our curriculum in the area of astronomy/astrophysics are particularly encouraged to apply. Start-up funds for research will be available and pursuit of external funding for research is encouraged. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to perform professional, university, and community service. Juniata College is a selective liberal arts college of 1500 students located in Huntingdon, PA. The department graduates an average of eight students per year. Additional information may be obtained from our web site at http://departments.juniata.edu/physics. Applicants should submit vita, graduate school transcripts, a description of teaching interests and experience, a proposed research plan involving undergraduates, as a single pdf document less than 5 MB in size to hr@juniata.edu. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the same address. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by November 15, 2010 to guarantee full consideration. It is the policy of Juniata College to conduct background checks. Juniata College will take positive steps to enhance the ethnic and gender diversity on its campus The College commits to this policy not only because of legal obligations, but because it believes that such practices are basic to human dignity. Juniata is strongly committed to the belief that a diverse community is central to our liberal arts mission; therefore candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Juniata College is an independent, private, coeducational, 4-year liberal arts institution. Located in central Pennsylvania, Juniata College has an enrollment of approximately 1350 students, all undergraduates. Over 90% of the student body lives on campus in one of six traditional-style or four apartment-style residence halls.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline, a strong interest in undergraduate instruction, and a commitment to develop a thriving research program involving undergraduates.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

TT at University of Michigan

The Physics Department at the University of Michigan invites applications for an anticipated faculty position with a September 2011 starting date. The tenured or tenure-track appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level and carries a university-year appointment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We particularly seek theorists or experimentalists working in areas of Astrophysics, Atomic/AMO, Biological, Condensed Matter, High Energy and Nuclear/Subatomic Physics, but exceptional candidates will be considered in any area of current interest to the Department. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program of international stature and to contribute effectively to the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief statements of current and future research plans and teaching philosophy, experience and evidence of teaching excellence (if available) through the on-line application site at http://search2010.physics.lsa.umich.edu. Junior applicants should arrange for three people to submit letters of recommendation via the on-line site. Senior applicants should send the names of suggested reviewers toPhysicsSearch2010@umich.edu. Applications will be accepted beginning about August 1, 2010. Applications received before November 1, 2010, will receive full consideration. For more information and access to the on-line application forms, visit http://search2010.physics.lsa.umich.edu. Additional questions may be addressed to PhysicsSearch2010@umich.edu.

Applicants are required to have a doctoral degree in physics or a related field. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

TT at Smith College

The Smith College Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the Assistant Professor level, starting Fall 2011. The candidate should have a Ph.D., a commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a strong research program accessible to undergraduates. Preference will be given to those with postdoctoral experience. Significant equipment start-up funds, student summer research stipends, and a newly renovated research lab space adjacent to a well-equipped center for design and fabrication are available to aid in establishing a research program. This includes the departmentally administered Paganelli-Bull '35 endowed fund for equipment used in teaching and research with students in physics, which provides a ready source of start up funds for research equipment and matching funds for external grant proposals.

Located in Western Massachusetts, Smith College is a leader in the education of women and has an outstanding record in the number of alumnae who are professional physicists. The Five College Consortium, comprised of Smith, Mount Holyoke, Amherst, and Hampshire Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, provides a rich intellectual and cultural life for faculty and students, as well as additional opportunities in teaching and research.

To apply, submit an application online at http://jobs.smith.edu with an uploaded letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of research plans and achievements (the candidate should explain how undergraduates would be involved in their research), and the names and contact information of three references. Each reference should send a letter of recommendation by mail directly to Associate Professor Nathanael Fortune, Chair, Department of Physics, Smith College, Northampton MA 01063. Preference will be given to applications received before December 1st.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Professorship at National Chiao University

The Institute of Physics at National Chiao Tung University is expecting one possible opening of a faculty position. The level of appointment depends on the qualification of the candidate. The candidate should have a strong research record and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and arrange three letters of recommendation to: Director, Institute of Physics, National Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan. The applications will be reviewed beginning from August 30, 2010. Application Deadline: August 30, 2010 Contact: Director of Institute of Physics Email: lcchen@mail.nctu.edu.tw Fax: 886-3-5720728.

TT at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

SCIENCE EDUCATION
School of Education EXTENDED SEARCH
Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position available beginning January 2011.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary science education that may include teaching courses through distance learning. Conduct and supervise scholarly activities. Supervise practicum students and student teachers. Advise students. Participate in department and university committee work and other activities.

Required: ABD in science education, curriculum and instruction, or related field, with emphasis in science education. Must have doctorate for eligibility for re-appointment to the third year. Evidence of ability to incorporate pedagogical skills appropriate for the preschool, elementary, as well as middle school classroom for science education. Three years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience in Pre-K to Grade 12. Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations. Knowledge of recent trends in science education. Evidence of ability to supervise practicum including student teaching. Evidence of ability to conduct scholarly activities. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with colleagues. Successful interview and teaching demonstration. Evidence of knowledge and ability to use national and state standards and state assessments in planning instruction.

Preferred: Doctorate in science education, curriculum and instruction, or related field, with emphasis in science education or an undergraduate and/or master's degree in science education. Three or more years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience at the Pre-K to Grade 8 level. Ability to potentially teach other courses in the department. Record of scholarship. Experience teaching and advising at the college or university level. Experience as college or university supervisor of practicum experiences in Pre-K through 8.
Full consideration given to applications received by September 10, 2010. To apply, go to https://jobs.millersville.edu and create a faculty application. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts and three current professional references will be required.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

TT at Whitman College

The Whitman College Department of Physics invites applicants for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor, effective August, 2011. A Ph.D. in Physics is required. Successful applicants will demonstrate the capacity to teach at all levels of our physics curriculum, from non-major courses to upper level special topics courses. The successful applicant will also enhance the Physics Department's interdisciplinary connections to other departments or programs at Whitman College. In addition to candidates with expertise relating physics to Whitman science departments (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Geology), we encourage applicants able to establish connections with the Environmental Studies program or non-science departments.

Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working as teachers and scholars with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings.

Materials required include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a comprehensive statement addressing the candidate's teaching interests, research agenda (including the possible involvement of undergraduate students), and potential interdisciplinary contributions to Whitman College through new courses, research focus, or both; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Electronic versions of materials are preferred and should be sent as pdf attachments to: physicssearch10@whitman.edu. Questions concerning the position should also be sent to this email address. Full consideration will be given to materials received by October 15, 2010. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Research Scientist at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Description: The Graduate College at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Visiting Research Scientist to conduct research on graduate education. We are looking for applicants with experience in higher education policy and/or issues in graduate education, and a familiarity with the agencies involved in research on graduate education (such as Sloan, NSF, etc.). The person hired will be responsible for developing and sustaining a funded research program by securing funding from external sources. S/he will participate in ongoing research projects in the Graduate College and collaborate with other academic departments, interdisciplinary research units, centers, and industrial, national and international partners as needed. This is a two year position with the expectation that the visiting research scientist’s successful grant writing activities will lead to continued funding.

Responsibilities:

Identify research questions
Design survey instruments
Identify and apply for funding from state, federal, and/or private foundation sources
Complete and adhere to proper IRB applications and protocols
Participate in primary data collection activities
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on graduate education
Work with other Graduate College staff on ongoing research projects in a team-approach
Assist with the development of communications and reports including the development of charts and tables for various presentations
Prepare scholarly articles for publication

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a relevant field
2-4 years experience in research setting preferred
Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research ideal
Ability to independently and successfully manage complex research projects
Ability to work independently and in a team and effectively follow through on multiple priorities under deadline pressure
Experience with relational databases such as MSSQL
Knowledge of SPSS and/or SAS
Positive experiences communicating with people
Attention to detail

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Appointment Status: This is a 12-month, 100% visiting academic professional position with applicable University Benefits.

Starting date: As soon as possible after closing date.

Application Procedures: Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of application and vitae/resume, along with the names and contact information of three references by August 16, 2010. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.

For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Lynn Schaefer at axlschae@illinois.edu or by phone at 217/244-5948. You may also visit grad.illinois.edu for more information.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

TT at Towson

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Physics
Towson University

[Ed. note: I spoke with the search committee, and they are not interested in hiring a PER person at this time.]

RA or Postdoc in Spatial Cognition, University College London

There is a vacancy for a Research Assistant or a Postdoctoral Research Associate on a project studying the development of spatial cognition in children. The position is based in Dr Marko Nardini's lab at UCL and is funded for a period of 36 months in the first instance by a Scholar Award from the James S. McDonnell Foundation. The project will extend the Principal Investigator's previous work on spatial cognitive development (for reprints, see http://tinyurl.com/nardini), focusing on:

- Developing new methods for testing spatial cognition in early and mid- childhood, using motion tracking in real environments, and in immersive virtual reality.
- Developing new tasks to compare human spatial cognitive development with development in model organisms whose behaviour can be related to neural substrates (in collaboration with colleagues at UCL; see http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/328/5985/1573)
-Mathematical modelling and longitudinal studies of spatial cognitive development; studies of spatial behaviour in the wider contexts of reward-mediated learning and episodic memory

The successful applicant will carry out a range of duties, including helping to set up and run new developmental spatial studies in real environments and in virtual reality.

The post will suit an applicant with an interest in spatial cognition, an aptitude for working with young participants, and the ability to manage the technical demands of testing using motion tracking and virtual reality. Applicants must have a good first degree (BSc or equivalent) in a scientific discipline related to experimental psychology and be proficient in mathematics. Previous experience in cognitive, perceptual or developmental research, programming, or mathematical modelling would be an advantage. At the Research Associate level, a completed PhD in a relevant discipline is also required. The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

The starting salary range is £27,796 to £29,318 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance (Research Assistant), or £31,778 to £34,466 per annum (Research Associate).

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact m.nardini@ucl.ac.uk with informal enquiries about the post.

For a full job description, and to apply online, please go to the UCL job announcement.

Physical Scientist Position at NASA Headquarters

This position involves responsibility for managing a significant fraction of the research programs of NASA’s Earth Science Division in the areas of Modeling, Analysis, and Prediction (MAP). For instruction on how to apply and qualification requirements please access the full text vacancy announcement by searching under announcement number HQ10B0145 at www.usajobs.gov. The vacancy closes August 24, 2010.

NASA Fellowships at all levels

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Measurement Science and Engineering Fellowship Program invites applications for research Post-doctoral and Graduate Fellowships in measurement science and engineering.

For more information, visit the University of Maryland NIST-ARRA website.

TT at Lewis & Clark College

The Lewis & Clark College Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship beginning Fall 2011. Preferred teaching fields include introductory through advanced undergraduate physics. We seek a hands-on experimentalist who can effectively involve undergraduate students in research and attract external funding. Preferred research fields include, but are not limited to, experimental condensed matter physics, or atomic, molecular, and optical physics. Ph.D. or terminal degree in physics required at the time of appointment as a tenure-track member of the faculty. Postdoctoral experience required. Potential for excellent teaching and research at an undergraduate institution are essential. Usual load is five courses per academic year and may include regular participation in the College's general education program. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Lewis & Clark will conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for the position.

A complete application must include (1) a curriculum vita; (2) a letter of application which includes a statement of educational philosophy, teaching experience, and research interests; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) sample of scholarship; (5) three letters of recommendation sent under separate cover and (6) graduate transcripts. Send (hard copy only) to: Physics Department Search, MSC 15, Lewis & Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219. Lewis & Clark, a private liberal arts college with 1,800 undergraduates, is an Equal Opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. For more information, visit www.lclark.edu/college/departments/physics.

TT at Bryn Mawr College

The Department of Physics at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2011. Outstanding applicants in all fields of experimental physics that complement the existing research areas of the department are encouraged to apply. We seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in physics and postdoctoral experience, who will thrive in a challenging atmosphere that combines teaching courses, seminars and laboratories at all levels with independently defined research in collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students.

At present, the physics department has experimental programs in chemical physics, atomic and molecular physics, and nanomaterials and spintronics, as well as a theoretical program in high energy physics. Ongoing collaborations exist with colleagues in other departments and at neighboring institutions. The successful candidate must propose an independent research program that, after a reasonable initial period, will attract outside funding. Start-up funds will be available.

Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College is a highly selective liberal arts college for women who share an intense commitment to intellectual inquiry, an independent and purposeful vision of their lives, and a desire to make meaningful contributions to the world. Bryn Mawr comprises an undergraduate college with 1,300 students, as well as coeducational graduate programs in social work and in some humanities and sciences. The College promotes faculty excellence in both research and teaching, and has strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.

By December 1, 2010 please submit a letter of application including a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research plan (with budget) including how students can be involved, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by standard mail to: Professor Peter Beckmann, Tenure Track Search, Department of Physics, Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

TT or T at Stony Brook University

Reference Number: F-6361-10-07-F
Department: Center for Science and Mathematics Education
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC

Required Qualifications: Doctorate in Science Education or a science discipline with a strong background in one area of science, as well as academic credentials and a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment at the desired rank.

Preferred Qualifications: Higher education teaching experience. Grades 7-12 teaching experience. Demonstrated record or potential for external funding. Emerging/established record of scholarly research.

Responsibilities & Requirements: The incumbent will:

* Teach courses in the Ph.D. and M.A.T. programs in Science Education.
* Advise and mentor Ph.D. an M.A.T. students.

# Maintain a record of published research.
# Participate in science educational outreach activities.
# Apply for external funding to support science education activities.

Special Notes: This is a tenure track position. Anticipated start date: September 1, 2011. **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit resume/CV; a cover letter including statements of research interests and teaching philosophy; and a list of three professional references with complete contact information on-line (preferably as a single PDF) or, to:

Judy Nimmo
Center for Science and Mathematics Education
Life Sciences Building, Room 094
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5233
Fax: (631) 632-9791

Apply Here: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=10762&job=7036179

Campus Description: Stony Brook University, home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, is located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island's scenic North Shore. Our 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff, including those employed at Stony Brook University Medical Center, Suffolk County's only academic medical center and tertiary care provider. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and co-manager of nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a multidisciplinary research laboratory supporting world class scientific programs utilizing state-of-the-art facilities such as the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, the National Synchrotron Light Source, and the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, and the NewYorkBlue IBM BG/L+P supercomputer, owned by Stony Brook and managed by BNL. Stony Brook is a partner in managing the Laboratory for the Department of Energy, and is the largest institutional scientific user of BNL facilities. As such, many opportunities exist for collaborative research, and in some cases, joint appointments can be arranged.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Position at Green River Community College

There is a rumor that Green River Community College may have an opening for a Physics position to start Fall '11. Email Keith Clay (kclay@greenriver.edu) for details.

Non-TT at Mercyhurst College

There is a rumor that Mercyhurst will be looking for a permanent, full-time, non-tenure track position in Physics to start Fall '11. Email Dyan McBride (dmcbride@mercyhurst.edu) for details.

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TT at Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT is rumored to be searching for a TT job this fall, to start in Fall '11. Email Scott Franklin for details.

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