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ACCELERATOR MASS SPECTROMETRY/COSMOGENIC NUCLIDES

The Departments of Physics and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Purdue University seek applications for a faculty position in experimental Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) or the application of cosmogenic nuclides. This position would be associated with the Purdue Rare Isotope Measurement Laboratory (PRIME Lab). This is a national facility which supports researchers from Purdue and from around the world in studies of cosmogenic (extra-terrestrial and terrestrial) nuclides and biomedical applications of rare isotopes. The successful candidate is expected to have a scientific program that utilizes AMS. Expertise in developing AMS techniques would also be valuable but is not essential.

The level of the position is Assistant Professor. The home department will be in either Physics, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, or a joint appointment in these two departments, depending on the candidate’s research program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an AMS related field, an outstanding record of research accomplishments, and evidence of potential 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 to 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://hiring.science.purdue.edu . At least three letters of recommendation should be sent to AMS Search, Department of Physics, Purdue University, 525 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2036, USA. Applications completed by January 15, 2009 will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the position is filled.

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to building a diverse faculty of excellence.

Postdoctoral Positions

Postdoctoral Research Position in Radiation Detection

A postdoctoral research position is open at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) in a project funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security to develop novel radiation detectors (for
gamma-rays and neutrons) using nanostructured materials based on graphene (see project webpage http://www.physics.purdue.edu/quantum/GUARD).
The candidate should hold (or soon to receive) a Ph.D. degree in experimental nuclear or particle physics or nuclear engineering (or a closely related field), and have strong background in experimental measurements involving radiation detectors and nuclear techniques. Knowledge in nanophysics is helpful, but not required.

The postdoc will work closely with a highly dynamics and interdisciplinary team including two Purdue faculty, Prof. Yong P. Chen of Nanoscience, Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://www.physics.purdue.edu/quantum) and Prof. Igor Jovanovic of Nuclear Engineering (http://engineering.purdue.edu/~ijov), and a number of graduate/undergraduate students from Physics, Nuclear, and Electrical Engineering departments. This position is open to both U.S. and international candidates.

Review will start immediately and continue till the position is filled. Interested candidate should send CV (including description of research experiences and related skills), publication list and names of 3 references to Prof. Yong P.
Chen (yongchen@purdue.edu) or Prof. Igor Jovanovic (ijovanovic@purdue.edu).

Postdoctoral Position in Computational Biophysics

A postdoctoral position in computational and theoretical biophysics is available immediately at Purdue University.   The project aims to develop efficient and accurate computer simulation methods to investigate activated processes of large-scale conformational transitions of biomolecules.    The responsibilities include implementation of new computational approaches, primarily using molecular dynamics, to explore and analyze conformational pathways.  Knowledge of statistical mechanics and experience with computational methods are required.   Some level of understanding of proteins and macromolecules is desired but not essential.  Significant computer resources, including high-performance linux clusters, are available for the project.  The successful candidate will join an interactive group comprising computational biophysicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, and structural biologists.  Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.  Send a resume and have 3 letters of references sent by email to Prof. Carol B. Post, cbp@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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