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Open Positions
Faculty Positions
Senior Faculty Position in Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
The Department of Physics at Purdue University (www.physics.purdue.edu) seeks applications for a faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in the area of theoretical atomic, molecular, and optical physics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, an outstanding record of research accomplishments, and of excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Candidates are expected to develop a vigorous research program, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, publication list, brief descriptions of their planned research program and teaching philosophy, and a list of three references. Electronic submission is preferred: https://www.physics.purdue.edu/searches/app/. Questions regarding the position and search should be directed to Chris Greene at chgreene@purdue.edu. Applications completed by January 7, 2013, will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Faculty Position in Theoretical Biological Physics
The Department of Physics at Purdue University (www.physics.purdue.edu) seeks applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of theoretical biological physics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, biophysics or a related field, an outstanding record of research accomplishments, and potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Candidates are expected to develop vigorous research programs, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, publication list, and brief descriptions of their planned research program and teaching philosophy. Electronic submission is preferred: https://www.physics.purdue.edu/searches/app/. At least three letters of recommendation should be sent to Biophysics Search, Department of Physics, Purdue University, 525 Northwestern Ave., West Lafaytte, Indiana 47907-2036, USA. Applications completed by December 1, 2012 will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Post-Doctoral Positions
Postdoctoral Position in Topological Quantum Materials and Devices
Purdue University's Quantum Matter and Device Laboratory (Yong P. Chen Group: http://www.physics.purdue.edu/quantum) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a postdoctoral position for a project to study novel topological quantum states in semiconductor nanostructures.
The candidate should have the following essential qualifications:
- recent or upcoming PhD in experimental condensed matter/nano physics or a closely related field
- excellent publication record and proven ability to lead individual research projects
- strong technical expertise in experimental low temperature physics using dilution refrigerators, electronic transport in semiconductor mesoscopic/nano devices (including quantum Hall systems, 2D electrons etc.)
The successful candidate will lead research to discover novel physics and topological quantum matter (such as topological insulator, topological superconductor and topological semimetals and beyond) in engineered semiconductor nanostructures and develop potential device applications. He/she will join a highly dynamic research team interacting with the PI, several other experimental and theoretical faculty collaborators and a group of postdocs and graduate students from diverse disciplines (physics, EE, chemistry, and ME) working in related topics, as part of the newly established Purdue Center for Topological Materials (https://nanohub.org/groups/pctm). This project will utilize state of art experimental facilities available in PI's lab and Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center (http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology), and several supporting national lab facilities.
Interested candidate should send a CV including detailed information on research experiences, skills, accomplishments, along with names and contact information of 3 references to Prof. Chen by email (yongchen@purdue.edu).
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics.
A post-doctoral research position in the area of theoretical condensed matter physics is available immediately in the group of Prof. Yuli Lyanda-Geller at Purdue University. Topics of interest are quantum computing and electronic transport in semiconductors and ferromagnets. The successful candidate will perform theoretical research in the areas of dissipation, decoherence and entanglement in nanostructures, particularly quantum dots. Experience with quantum kinetic equation and applications of random matrix theory is desirable. Interested candidates should send CV, research experience and interests, list of publications, and contact information for three references to yuli@purdue.edu. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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