AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of November 24 & December 1, 2006
eds. Patricia Knezek & Joan Schmelz
This week's issues:
1. Responses to "Yes, Virginia, Discrimination and Harassment Do Still Happen"
2. Re: The Hidden Giants
3. Call for Nominations -- 2007 AWIS Fellows
4. Physics Today article on jobs at liberal arts colleges
5. Herschel Open Time Key Program Workshop
6. CSWP/FIAP Networking Breakfast
7. Support Astronomer, W.M. Keck Observatory
8. Multiple Faculty Positions at Stony Brook University
****** The following positions were taken from WIPHYS **********
9. Post Doctoral Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago
10. Tenure Track Faculty in Experimental Space Physics
11. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Astrophysics, Lehigh University
12. Two Job Openings, Rhodes College, Memphis TN
13. Associate Professor with Tenure, University of Chicago, Dept. of
Astronomy & Astrophysics
14. Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics, School of Natural Sciences,
University of California, Merced
15. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. Responses to "Yes, Virginia, Discrimination and Harassment Do Still Happen"
[Eds. note: The responses below were sent to us about item #1 in the
November 17, 2006 issue of AASWOMEN. We repeat the scenarios described in
that issue below before the responses. Additional comments and suggestions
are welcome!]
From AASWOMEN of November 17, 2006:
1) Unethical conduct by a superior - your superior (boss, advisor, mentor,
senior collaborator, etc.) has turned on you; the reasons could be sexual,
personal, or professional. He starts to poison the community against you.
You hear that he is spreading rumors or writing negative comments in letters
of recommendation. As a result, you may never get a(nother) job in
astronomy. What do you do?
2) Inappropriate behavior in a professional setting - You meet a colleague
at a conference/observing run/review panel/etc. He seems interested in your
work and suggests that the two of you might collaborate on a project. He
arranges to be alone with you on that pretense, and then he propositions you
and gropes you. You're shocked. You have no interest in anything but a
professional relationship. Now you can't concentrate on what you came to do
because you're always looking out for him and trying to make sure you're
never alone with him again. What do you do?
Responses:
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From: Anonymous
My advice to the superior problem is to document EVERYTHING. Times, places,
nature of the incident, comments made. Save emails, etc. You need to have
documentation if you do try to file a harassment claim. Obviously you
wouldn't ask for letters of recommendation from this person again, but it
helps to have other colleagues/supervisors that can counter any damage that
has been done, to the extent possible.
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From: Anonymous
If you are a graduate student and the unethical conduct is by your supervisor,
there is usually a grievance procedure available at your university.
If the unethical conduct is by, say, a post-doc, mentor, collaborator, etc.
there isn't a grievance procedure. For this case, here are suggestions:
- Inform your supervisor(s) immediately, asking that they keep this a private
matter. In particular they should NOT talk to the offender until a
procedure for dealing with the situation is worked out. Letting them know
early on however lets them protect you.
- Contact your university about possible procedures. Interestingly the people
in the know are likely to be the psychological counselors or doctors. They
will have helped people who have been through this and will have suggestions
based on experience (albeit second hand). They can also give you some
emotional and psychological support.
- If the administration suggests you start a grievance procedure against your
supervisor for not protecting you, do NOT start such a procedure... you need
your supervisor!
- An example of a procedure is an official but private meeting, to talk about
the situation, with you, your supervisor(s), the student officer (or some
other departmental official) and the offender. This can be organized by the
departmental official. The meeting needs to have an official element in
order for the offender to feel the need to attend.
- Determine what you want the result of the procedure to be. The offender
will not be fired - that will remain a fantasy. But their behaviour to you
and others can be constrained by their colleagues. Perhaps you want them to
change their behaviour or to create a situation in which they can't behave
the same way to other people. For example, the people in the procedure
outlined above will now be witnesses who have insight into the offender
which will limit the offender's ability to be given positions of
responsibility, etc. If your expectations are realistic, then you can be
both satisfied and proud of the outcome.
- Expect the people involved in the procedure will want to be open to both
parties. Expect them to want to mediate between you and the offender. A
natural response for them is to want to say that both of you were at some
fault and both of you can take some constructive action to repair the
situation. This is unfair and may victimize you - let them know that you
feel victimized if this accommodation aspect gets out of hand. But you
probably want open, kind people for this procedure - so the discomfort
produced is worth it.
- It is not helpful to have "allegations" flying about over which a community
can take sides. Also you don't want to have the offender make you "look bad
for slandering him." So keeping it quiet is important. Therefore chose only
1 or 2 close friends to confide in, who will agree to keep it quiet. Also
select just a few key people, who support you and who the offender respects,
to be involved in the procedure. This removes the situation from the realm
of gossip. It allows the offender to save face and change their behaviour if
the behaviour isn't known broadly.
- Counteract the rumours with action rather than words. If the offender is
saying that you can't accomplish something, then do it and prove him wrong.
The offender is probably spreading rumours about other people too. When
those people learn of the slander against them, they won't take his rumours
about you seriously either. Also you are dealing with fellow, intelligent
scientists - they both demand proof and like to figure things out for
themselves. So given a bit of time (o.k. months) most of the people working
in your area won't believe him anyway.
- Avoid any contact with the offender. Your supervisor(s) may be able to
help with this. If the offender increases his unwanted behaviour, perhaps
they can arrange for you to do some collaborative research at another
institution until the procedure takes place.
- Needless to say, one should have this miserable situation documented and
to be prepared with this information at the meeting - even though most
documentation won't be used because the offender will by this point be
known to be offending. Also hopefully it will be a discussion. However
if there are witnesses to the incidents, find out if they would be willing
to be around in case the people at the procedure would like to talk to
them. Or, even better, perhaps your supervisor(s) could arrange to talk to
them in private before hand.
- Celebrate surviving this! Don't let it get you down about your field of
discipline. Do your research with your supporters in mind -- they are your
true colleagues.
Best of luck and big hugs to anyone in this situation!
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From: Kelly Korreck (kkorreck
cfa.harvard.edu)
Scenario 1:
One piece of advice for the problem with one ill-willed advisor is to have
2 if not 3 senior recommenders so that one person's opinion won't be the
end of your career. A two phd advisor situtation might be very beneficial.
It is very hard when first starting out to have these types of
relationships with senior scientists but if at all possible, make an
effort to relate yourself to their work and get to know them so you do
have someone always in your corner. The other thing to do is to confront
this person, not aggressively or tearfully but assertively ask if you have
done something wrong and perhaps what you could work on to make yourself a
better scientist. Most of the time there will be no concrete answer but
you will feel better knowing that it isn't you its them!
Scenario 2: It happens more often than you think. I met a mid-career
scientist at a conference and he asked if I was interested in a post-doc.
I luckily had a position for the next few years so I suggested others who
I knew were looking and suggested that we all work together on a project.
Since we do complimentary work, he contacted me afterwards to see if I
would be at the next conference and if we could meet up then. Well of
course I would meet with him and bring along a few of my other collegues
that could collaborate with us. I got to the conference and he started
acting strange and wanted to "take me out to dinner". Since we were all on
per diem, I wanted to catch up with my other collegues, and I caught on
that he wanted something other than a collaboration, I told him no and
that it was very wrong to ask since at one time he offered me a position
that would have made him my boss. Luckily he was not the persistant type
and simply said he would leave me alone.
However, the way he did it (and in front of a senior faculty memeber that
I work with) seem to lay all the "blame" on me for this "misunderstanding".
This was what made me most angry about the whole thing is that how it was
put on me as something I did or something I should be ashamed of or
"guilty" of. I did nothing wrong. Anyone in a similar situation needs to
realize that it isn't them it is the "system"/"pursuer" that are wrong.
Being clear is key - there is no question in my mind that I was not
interested in anything but a working relationship. I don't state this to
every male collegue I work with but those who seem more interested in me
than proper, I simply remind them that we have a working relationship and
I don't date anyone I work with. I have to admit that I also have worn a
ring on my left hand for a while to drive the point home to another
co-worker.
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2. Re: The Hidden Giants
From: Sethanne Howard (sethannehmsn.com)
[Eds. note: This refers to item #2 of the November 17, 2006 issue of
AASWOMEN.]
I want to thank Helmut Abt for sending the information to aaswomen about
this book. I didn't receive the last issue for some reason so I haven't seen
the note, but the book, "The Hidden Giants", contains over 400 short bios of
women in science and technology from 2300 BCE forward. It was published on
October 17, 2006. It is for sale on Amazon.com and Borders.com but is
cheaper when bought directly from the publisher at www.lulu.com. I wrote it
to document all the background information for the web site on 4,000 years of
women in science www.astr.ua.edu/4000ws which is brain child of Dr. Howard
(retired) and Dr. Crocker (at the U of Alabama). Thanks again to Helmut and
thanks to aaswomen for mentioning it.
Sethanne Howard, sethannehmsn.com
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3. Call for Nominations -- 2007 AWIS Fellows
From: Amy Simon-Miller (simonlepasm.gsfc.nasa.gov)
Note that last year, Meg Urry was a recipient. The nomination procedure
is relatively painless, and I encourage any of our members, who are also
members of AWIS, to submit! (The nominees do not have to be AWIS members.)
Amy
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Dear AWIS Member,
Launched in 1996 as part of the 25th anniversary celebration for AWIS, the
Fellows Program aims to recognize and honor women and men who have
demonstrated exemplary commitment to the achievement of equity for women in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Fellows represent all segments of society including government, business,
education, and the non-for-profit community. Since the first cohort of
Fellows in 1996, AWIS has selected 119 women and men to be honored as Fellows.
AWIS Fellows are nominated by an AWIS member, recommended by the Selection
Committee, and elected by the AWIS Executive Board. Members of the Selection
Committee are appointed by the President of AWIS and serve in an advisory
capacity. Nominees need not be AWIS members.
To see a full description of the nomination process and to submit your
nomination, please visit http://www.awis.org/about/FAQ.html.
Deadline for nominations is December 15, 2006.
Donna J. Dean
President
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4. Physics Today article on jobs at liberal arts colleges
From: Patricia Knezek (knezeknoao.edu)
The November 2006 issue of "Physics Today" includes the article "Hunting
for jobs at liberal arts colleges" by Suzanne Amador Kane and Kenneth Laws.
Those in the job market might find this very useful - and not just for
looking for jobs at liberal arts colleges!
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5. Herschel Open Time Key Program Workshop
From: Kris Sellgren (sellgrenastronomy.ohio-state.edu)
Announcement of a Workshop on Herschel Key Project Opportunities
The NASA Herschel Science Center (NHSC) would like to bring to your attention
a workshop that is being organized to present the Herschel Key Program
proposal opportunity and related supporting information. This workshop will
be convened by the European Space Agency's Herschel Science Centre (HSC) at
ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 20 and 21 February 2007. The workshop is
co-sponsored by the HSC and the NHSC, and supported by the Herschel Instrument
Consortia. This will be the major event of its kind, though other forums will
be organized for the AAS meetings in 2007.
Further details can be found in the associated PDF file (First Announcement)
here: http://www.ipac.caltech.edu/Herschel/workshop.shtml
and through the HSC website: http://www.rssd.esa.int/Herschel/
The NHSC is encouraging meaningful participation by the US community, and
especially by those considering a Herschel Key Project proposal for the Open
Time. We have therefore set aside funds to support travel by US-based
scientists that wish to attend and participate.
A two-page letter requesting funding will be required. The request should
include at a minimum the purpose of attendance and an abbreviated CV,
including institutional affiliation and current position. Please email a PDF
file with your request to the NHSC at
herschel_kpworkshopipac.caltech.edu by Dec 15, 2006.
Available funds are finite, so the precise level of support will depend on
the number of attendees. We will strive to support as many participants as
possible, subject to requests reaching us by the deadline above. We will
strive to inform those selected for funding by mid-January 2007 in order
that travel planning can be made.
As stated in our previous eNewsletter, the NHSC will host an Observation
Planning Workshop in Pasadena to assist investigators in use of Herschel
Proposal Preparation Tools. The NHSC will have a booth at the Seattle AAS
meeting in January 2007, and we are planning a splinter session in which
the Herschel KP AO and other Herschel related information will be discussed.
We will provide additional information via email and our webpages as these
events approach and plans are finalized.
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6. CSWP/FIAP Networking Breakfast
From: WIPHYS of November 28, 2006
CSWP and the Forum on Industrial and Applied Physics (FIAP) will co-sponsor
a networking breakfast from 7:30-9:30 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the
APS meeting in Denver. Both men and women are welcome to attend. Enjoy a
delicious full breakfast and hear an informal speaker. Cost: $15. $5 for
physics students, thanks to FIAP's generosity. Please pre-register at
http://www.aps.org/meetings/march/special.cfm as there may be only limited
space for walk-ins. The breakfast will be held in the Convention Center to
allow those who wish to attend invited sessions.
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7. Support Astronomer, W.M. Keck Observatory
From: Kathy Muller (kmullerkeck.hawaii.edu)
The W. M. Keck Observatory (WMKO), which operates the world's two largest
optical/infrared telescopes on the summit of Mauna Kea, seeks a Support
Astronomer.
The Observatory supports a very active, popular, and exciting program in
Adaptive Optics (AO), including a laser guide star (LGS) facility, and is
interested in expanding its support for this program. We also have eight
facility instruments in regular use: DEIMOS, a widefield optical multislit
imager and spectrograph; ESI, an optical, moderate resolution spectrograph
with imaging capability; HIRES, a high-resolution optical spectrograph with
UV sensitivity and a new 3CCD detector mosaic; LRIS, a low-resolution optical
multislit spectrograph and imager with UV and polarimetry capabilities; NIRC,
a near-infrared camera with speckle imaging capability; NIRC-2, a
near-infrared camera and spectrograph used with natural guide star (NGS-)
and LGS-AO; NIRSPEC, a high-resolution near-infrared spectrograph with
low-resolution mode; and OSIRIS, a newly commissioned integral field unit
spectrograph that works with the NGS- and LGS-AO systems. A number of other
instruments are in the design or development phases for future delivery to
the Observatory.
The Support Astronomers are responsible for the support of visiting
astronomers using the instruments; the maintenance, calibration, and
improvement of the instruments; and participation on instrument building
teams during development and commissioning of future instruments. The Support
Astronomers work primarily at WMKO headquarters in Waimea, with occasional
work at the Mauna Kea summit as required. The successful applicant is
expected to spend roughly 80% of their time in this role.
Required minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics and at
least two years of experience with astronomical instrumentation at a major
research observatory. The Ph.D. must be held at the time of appointment.
Familiarity with all aspects of modern astronomical instruments, observing
techniques, and data reduction, particularly in AO or other high angular
resolution astronomy, are all extremely relevant. Candidates must be capable
of working effectively with visiting observers and coordinating
multi-disciplinary instrument commissioning and maintenance teams.
This is a regular position with a competitive, comprehensive benefits
package including relocation assistance and private school (K-12) tuition
support for dependent children. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and
experience. A fraction of the incumbent's time may be designated for personal
research. In particular, the Support Astronomers are encouraged to take part
in a regular program of collaborative research projects with the Observatory
Director and each other, making use of the unique facilities available at
WMKO.
The application deadline is January 31, 2007. Employment is conditional
on successful completion of drug tests and a high altitude physical. Mail or
fax resumes, references, and salary history to: Support Astronomer, WMKO,
65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743; Fax (808) 885-4464 or
employmentkeck.hawaii.edu. Additional information about WMKO may be found
on our web site at www.keckobservatory.org. EEO/M/F/D/V
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8. Multiple Faculty Positions at Stony Brook University
From: Katy Flint (kflintnotes.cc.sunysb.edu)
Multiple Faculty Positions in Physics and in Computational Physics or
Astronomy at Stony Brook University
The Stony Brook Department of Physics and Astronomy has 4 open searches for
faculty.
First, the Department of Physics and Astronomy is hiring three tenure-track
assistant professor positions:
One position is in theoretical nuclear or theoretical heavy ion physics.
One position is in experimental condensed matter physics focused mesoscopic
and nanoscale structures and devices, possibly benefiting from existing
nanofabrication facilities in our department (see, e.g.,
http://squid.physics.sunysb.edu/ ).
One position is in collider-based high energy physics focused on experiments
to be carried out with the ATLAS detector at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.
For more information on these three positions, visit our online application
gateway at http://www.physics.sunysb.edu/Physics/AsstProfSearches/.
In addition, Stony Brook has announced a search for 6 super-computational
people who will get faculty positions in some department. Physics and
Astronomy is part of the competition for these positions, but we are
restricting our search to the tenure track assistant professor level within
the focus areas of astrophysics, materials, and nanoscience/devices.
For information on this search, follow the link on the Stony Brook Physics
and Astronomy web page (http://www.physics.sunysb.edu/Physics/). Inquiries
about the computational physics and astronomy search can be directed to
Philip Allen, chair of the Physics and Astronomy ad hoc search committee, at
philip.allenstonybrook.edu
The 4 open searches will give us some flexibility in dealing with 2-body
problems. We are indeed particularly eager to find women and minority
candidates.
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9. Post Doctoral Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago
From: WIPHYS of November 30, 2006
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Women in Science and Engineering
System Transformation (WISEST) project, an NSF ADVANCE awardee, would like to
advertise a a two-year postdoctoral fellowship position, designed for
underrepresented minority women who have recently earned their PhDs in the
natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics.
Applications are invited from US citizens and permanent residents who have
earned their PhD after August 2001, and will be accepted until the positions
are filled. To learn more about this opportunity visit the WISEST website,
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/wise/wisest.htm, or contact:
Claudia Morrissey, MD, MPH
WISEST Director
morrisseuic.edu
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10. Tenure Track Faculty in Experimental Space Physics
From: WIPHYS of November 29, 2006
The Geophysical Institute and the Physics Department at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks seek applicants to fill a joint tenure-track position in
experimental space physics and/or aeronomy. The position will carry
significant responsibility for research at the Geophysical Institute (6.75
months plus 3 summer months) as a member of the Space Physics and Aeronomy
Group and for teaching as a faculty member of the Physics Department (2.25
months; equivalent to one course per year). The appointment is intended at
the level of assistant professor. Appointments to higher rank may be
considered for qualified candidates. The successful applicant will pursue
externally funded research in upper atmospheric, ionospheric and/or
magnetospheric physics, with particular emphasis on experimental and
observational methods. The candidate will also display a strong interest in
teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level. Preference will be given to
candidates with experience in instrumentation on sounding rockets or
satellites. Other areas of research consistent with the interests of the
Geophysical Institute's Space Physics and Aeronomy Group will also be
considered during the evaluation, for example incoherent scatter radar
experiments. Research facilities include an instrumentation laboratory,
machine and electronic shops at the Geophysical Institute, and the Poker Flat
Research Range with the Davis Science Center and one face of the NSF's
Advanced Modular Incoherent Scatter Radar. Opportunities exist for
collaboration with other groups within the Geophysical Institute, such as
Atmospheric Sciences, as well as other units of the University, notably the
School of Engineering and the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center.
A complete job description and application instructions can be found at the
following web page: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=57525 .
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Yancey, HR Consultant,
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, P.O. Box 757320,
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320, (907) 474-7791 or
e-mail: Lisa.Yanceygi.alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer.
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11. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Astrophysics, Lehigh University
From: WIPHYS of November 29, 2006
The Department of Physics at Lehigh University invites applications for a
tenure-track position in astrophysics at the assistant professor level
beginning in August 2007. Candidates should have a strong interest in an
academic career combining research and teaching at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels. The search is open to all specializations in astrophysics.
The Department of Physics has research programs in astrophysics, atomic and
molecular physics, biophysics, condensed-matter physics, nano-structures,
non-linear optics and photonics, plasma physics, and statistical physics. In
addition to M.S. and Ph.D. programs, the Department offers undergraduate
degrees in physics, astrophysics, and astronomy. The College of Arts and
Sciences at Lehigh is especially interested in qualified candidates who can
contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lehigh offers excellent
benefits including domestic partner benefits.
Applicants should send a cover letter with a research plan, statements on
teaching philosophy and goals, a curriculum vitae and names and affiliations
of three references to: Chair, Astrophysics Search Committee, Department of
Physics, Lehigh University, 16 Memorial Drive East, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or by
email to inphyslehigh.edu. Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer.
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12. Two Job Openings, Rhodes College, Memphis TN
From: WIPHYS of November 30, 2006
The Department of Physics at Rhodes College invites applications for a
full-time, renewable two-year position beginning Fall 2007. Rhodes College
is a highly selective, national liberal arts college located in Memphis,
Tennessee. The successful applicant must demonstrate an enthusiasm for
teaching and the ability to teach at all levels of a rigorous undergraduate
physics curriculum, and have interest in developing and teaching at least
one course for non-science majors. Candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or
astronomy will be considered, and preference will be given to candidates
who can diversify faculty expertise within our physics department
(www.rhodes.edu/physics/). This is primarily a teaching position, and
therefore no start-up funds for research are available, however the
Department of Physics has considerable resources for faculty and student
development.
Applicants should send their CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation
(preferably ones that speak to the candidate's teaching abilities), and a
statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Ann Viano, Department of Physics,
Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112. Review of completed
applications will begin on January 15, 2007. Rhodes College is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce and strongly
encourages applications from women and minority candidates
(http://www.rhodes.edu/about/376.asp ).
The Department of Physics at Rhodes College invites applications for a
tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2007.
The successful applicant must demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and the
ability to teach at all levels of a rigorous undergraduate physics curriculum.
Candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy will be considered, and
preference will be given to candidates who can diversify faculty expertise
within our physics department and who have interdisciplinary interests.
Rhodes College is a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college, and
the Department of Physics has considerable resources for faculty and student
research. Research startup funds are available. See www.rhodes.edu/physics
for information about our physics department. Applicants should send their
CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching
philosophy and a description of research interests stating explicitly how
they can involve undergraduate students in their research to Dr. Brent
Hoffmeister, Chair, Department of Physics, Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway,
Memphis, TN 38112. We will begin reviewing completed applications on
December 4, 2006. Rhodes College is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity in the workforce and strongly encourages applications from women and
minority candidates (see http://www.rhodes.edu/about/376.asp ).
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13. Associate Professor with Tenure, University of Chicago, Dept. of
Astronomy & Astrophysics
From: WIPHYS of December 1, 2006
The University of Chicago Dept. of Astronomy & Astrophysics is seeking
faculty candidates whose research focuses on fluid dynamics and plasma
astrophysics, and with extensive experience in numerical simulations. Must
have Ph.D. and 5 years of post-graduate research experience. Send CV &
research interests to: Jennifer Smith, University of Chicago, Dept. of
Astronomy & Astrophysics, 5640 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL 60637; or
jmsmithoddjob.uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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14. Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics, School of Natural Sciences,
University of California, Merced
From: WIPHYS of December 1, 2006
The University of California is creating a dynamic new university campus in
Merced, California, which opened in September 2005 as the tenth campus of
the University of California and the first American research university built
in the 21st century. In keeping with the mission of the University to provide
teaching, research and public service of the highest quality, UC Merced offers
new educational opportunities at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral
levels through three academic schools: Engineering, Natural Sciences and
Social Sciences/Humanities/Arts. The School of Natural Sciences at UC Merced
(http://naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics (http://appliedmath.ucmerced.edu),
starting July 1, 2007. We are seeking exceptionally qualified candidates with
expertise in modeling, applied analysis, scientific computing, or related
areas. Special attention will be paid to applicants who participate in
interdisciplinary research and could contribute to one or more of the campus
research initiatives in the natural sciences, engineering and/or social
sciences.
The University of California, Merced is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The
University is supportive of dual career couples.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in Applied Mathematics
or a related scientific field, demonstrated excellence in research and
teaching, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Salary: Negotiable, based on the University of California pay scale.
Closing Date: December 15, 2007.
To Apply: Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter
2) curriculum vitae 3) statement of research 4) statement of teaching and
5) a list of four (4) referees, one of whom would be willing to address
teaching abilities, with contact information including mailing address,
phone number and e-mail address.
Please do not submit individual letters of recommendation. Applications
must be submitted (preferably in pdf format) through our online application
system at http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=705
For more information please contact Professor Boaz Ilan, search committee
chair, at bilanucmerced.edu.
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