AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of September 29 and October 6, 2006
eds. Patricia Knezek, Jim Ulvestad, & Joan Schmelz
This week's issues:
1. L’Oreal USA Fellowships for Women in Science
2. Call for Mentors – MentorNet
3. Conference: Advancing the Status of Diverse Women in STEM
4. Workshop for Women in Industry and Government Labs
5. Submillimeter Array Postdoctoral Fellowships 2007
6. KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellow, U. of Chicago
7. Astrophysics Faculty Positions, Georgia Institute of Technology
****** The following positions were taken from WIPHYS **********
8. Early Universe Cosmology Postdoc Search, The University of Chicago
9. Tenure-Track Position, Astron or Astrophys, Western Washington U.
10. Faculty Position, Theo. Astrophy/Cosmology/Astroparticle Phys, Brown U.
11. Tenure Track Position in Mathematical Physics, Creighton U.
12. Assistant Professor in Physics, U. of North Carolina at Asheville
13. Tenure Track Position, Gravitational Wave Physics/Cosmology, Syracuse U.
14. Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Physics Department, U. of Michigan
15. Tenured Physics Faculty Position, Fairfield University
16. Virginia Tech Faculty Position in Astrophysics/Cosmology
17. Faculty Positions in Physics, James Madison University
18. Asst Professor, Physics Department, Bryn Mawr College
19. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. L’Oreal USA Fellowships for Women in Science
From: WIPHYS September 25, 2006
The L'OREAL USA Fellowships for Women in Science program is a national awards
program that annually recognizes and rewards five American women at the start of
their scientific careers. In the past, the highly selective postdoctoral
fellowship program has awarded $20,000 grants to each of five recipients
annually. Beginning in 2007 however, the fellowship grants will increase in
value to $40,000 per recipient.
Launched in 2003 as the USA component of the UNESCO-L'OREAL International
Fellowship program, the US Fellowship aims to 1) raise awareness of the
contributions of women to the sciences, 2) identify exceptional female
researchers in the US to serve as role models for younger generations. Now in
its fourth year, the L'ORÉAL USA Fellowships for Women in Science program
announces the 2007 call for applications. Since its launch in May of 2003, the
U.S. Fellowship program, which complements the company's international
L'ORÉAL-UNESCO for Women in Science program has recognized and rewarded
exceptionally talented young women engaged in breakthrough scientific research.
The L'ORÉAL USA Fellowships for Women in Science are awarded to women engaged in
basic research in the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including
computer science), engineering and mathematics. Candidates who would like to
apply may visit the L'ORÉAL USA Fellowships for Women in Science site at
http://www.lorealusa.com/_en/_us/
to obtain more information about program eligibility and requirements.
Applications are available in downloadable and online formats.
The call for application period is from August 14 - October 31, 2006 Closing
Date: October 31, 2006.
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2. Call for Mentors – MentorNet
From: WIPHYS October 5, 2006
The MentorNet One-on-One Mentoring Programs are a chance to make a big
difference in the life of a student in as little as 20 minutes a week. Please
consider being a MentorNet e-mentor.
MentorNet seeks science and engineering professionals in industry and
government, either currently active, on leave, or retired, to mentor engineering
and science community college, undergraduate, and graduate students,
particularly women and underrepresented minorities, who are interested in
pursuing a professional future in the fields of engineering and science.
MentorNet also seeks tenured faculty members to mentor graduate students,
postdocs and untenured faculty pursuing faculty careers.
MentorNet currently has over 500 motivated proteges from colleges and
universities from around the world seeking the advice of an e-mentor.
Mentoring relationships last 8 months. Because mentors and students communicate
entirely by email, they can communicate wherever and whenever they choose.
MentorNet92s research-based programs have proven effective by providing "real
world" information, encouragement, advice, and access to networks for students,
and particularly for those underrepresented in engineering and science fields.
How can you volunteer to be a mentor?
1) Join the MentorNet Community at
http://www.mentornet.net/join
2) Follow the One-on-One Mentoring Programs links to create a mentor profile.
Since 1998, MentorNet has matched more than 16,000 proteges and mentors. We
hope you will join them! For more information, please go to
www.MentorNet.net
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3. Conference: Advancing the Status of Diverse Women in STEM
From: WIPHYS September 29, 2006
We are pleased to remind/announce that we were able to get the committee to
extend the “Call for Papers” deadline until September 30, 2006. Many of you may
have been notified earlier.
Jackson State University (JSU) will host a national conference on Advancing the
Status of Diverse Women in STEM November 11-12, 2006. The Conference is hosted
by JSU’s Jake Ayers Institute for Research (JAIR) in Urban Higher Education.
JAIR serves as the research arm for the Executive PhD (EPhD) in Urban Higher
Education. The EPhD Program prepares faculty and mid/entry level executives to
become senior leaders who will address equality challenges like the
under-representation of minorities in STEM. Women scientists and engineers of
color are still virtually invisible today, caught in the gap between separate
programs for women and for minorities. As a result there is almost no research
on women of color in STEM occupations.
Please join us in spreading the word about the conference and, encouraging
attendance and participation. Don’t hesitate to call if you have questions. See:
http://www.jsums.edu/~ephd/stem/
for complete details. Thank you. Glad to hear from you.
May Francis (Fran) Bridges
Assistant Director, EPHD/JAIR
JSU Box 17209~Jackson, MS 39217
1230 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39204
601-979-1811 (V); 601-914-0074 (Fax)
www.jsums.edu/~ed/ephd/
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4. Workshop for Women in Industry and Government Labs
From: WIPHYS October 6, 2006
The American Physical Society will offer a one-day workshop for senior women
physicists in industry and government labs on March 4 (Denver) in association
with the 2007 APS annual meetings. We hope to receive funding for a second
workshop on April 13 (Jacksonville, FL) prior to the APS April Meeting.
The workshop will offer professional training on effective negotiation,
communication and leadership skills, as well as a special opportunity for
networking. Participants may receive a stipend of up to $800 towards hotel and
travel expenses. Details are now posted on the CSWP website at
http://www.aps.org/educ/cswp/skills/
along with information on how to apply. To ensure maximum interaction, the
workshops will be limited in size.
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5. Submillimeter Array Postdoctoral Fellowships 2007
From: David Wilner [dwilner
cfa.harvard.edu]
The Submillimeter Array (SMA), a collaborative project of the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory and the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and
Astrophysics (Taiwan), is a radio-interferometer located at an altitude of 4,000
m near the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii. It consists of eight 6 m diameter
antennas configurable to achieve sub-arcsecond resolution, and is in routine
operation in two low-frequency atmospheric windows, centered at 220 and 300 GHz,
and a high frequency window at 650 GHz. The SMA is now being equipped with
receivers that will extend the low frequency coverage up to 430 GHz and enable
enhanced polarization capability throughout the 330-350 GHz frequency range. For
more information about the SMA, see
http://sma-www.harvard.edu
Applications are invited for two SMA postdoctoral fellowships beginning in the
fall of 2007. Fellowships are for a period of two years, with the possibility of
a one-year extension. These positions are aimed chiefly at research in
submillimeter astronomy, and the successful candidates are expected to propose
and participate in science observations with the SMA. The current major areas of
study include: the formation, kinematics, and chemistry of protostellar disks
and outflows, AGN's, energetics of normal and luminous galaxies, and solar
system studies. It is expected that both positions will be based at the
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge. However, candidates
with a desire to be located at the SMA facility at the University of Hawaii,
Hilo, are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field. Practical
experience in millimeter or submillimeter wavelength astronomy, radio
interferometry, instrumentation, or experience in any applicable branch of
astrophysical theory is desirable. Questions should be directed to Dr. David
Wilner at dwilnercfa.harvard.edu. Applications, including a curriculum vita, statement
of research interest, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to
Jennifer Barnett, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 60 Garden Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138 before 15 December 2006 for full consideration. Note that
applicants for other CfA fellowships are not automatically forwarded to the SMA
Fellowship Selection Committee. AAE/EOE.
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6. KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellow, U. of Chicago
From: Helen Pates [hpatescfcp.uchicago.edu]
The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP) invites applications for one
or more NSF Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellows from young scientists of
exceptional ability and promise who will have received a PhD. in Physics,
Astrophysics or related fields by September 2007. There are no teaching
responsibilities with this position. The appointee(s) will be expected to
conduct original research in experimental, numerical or theoretical cosmology in
an interdisciplinary environment. The initial appointment is for one year,
renewal annually, for up to three years. These positions carry the rank of
Research Associate (Instructor) and have competitive salaries and faculty-level
benefits. Institute Fellows have the freedom to work on any of the efforts in
our Institute.
Research at KICP, based at the University of Chicago, is focused on
interdisciplinary topics in cosmological physics: characterizing the Dark
Energy, studying the inflationary era, understanding the formation of galaxies
and structure in the Universe and understanding the highest energy gamma and
cosmic rays. Experimental studies of the CMB (polarization anisotropy and the
Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect) and Cosmic Infrared Background; analysis of
cosmological data including CMB data and large-scale structure survey data;
analysis of Sloan Digital Sky Survey data; high energy astrophysics with photons
and cosmic rays; direct detection of Dark Matter particles and numerous topics
in theoretical cosmology constitute the current slate of activities. The KICP
is seeking to expand the fellowship program to include researchers working on
innovative data analysis techniques for large-scale structure, CMB, and other
cosmological data. The KICP also has active visitors, symposia, and edu!
cation/outreach programs. Information about the KICP can be found at
http://kicp.uchicago.edu/
An application consisting of a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of research
interests, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to
centerfellowkicp.uchicago.edu or to Stephan Meyer, Director, Kavli Institute for
Cosmological Physics, 5640 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. All
recommendation letters should be sent via email from the recommender to the
email above. Electronic submission (pdf or Ghostscript files) of all
application documents is greatly preferred.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2006 for positions that will
begin in the Summer or Fall of 2007. The position will remain open until
filled. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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7. Astrophysics Faculty Positions, Georgia Institute of Technology
From: Lori Sheridan [lori.sheridanphysics.gatech.edu]
As part of an ongoing expansion the School of Physics seeks to fill several
faculty positions in astrophysics. The astrophysics program will add to existing
programs in the areas of atomic, molecular and optical physics, biophysics,
condensed matter physics and nonlinear physics. Our interests include
gravitational physics (experiment and theory, including numerical relativity)
galactic and stellar astrophysics, including planetary formation and detection,
and cosmology. The ability to teach physics effectively at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels is required. Applicants at all levels,
including women and minority candidates, are encouraged to apply. Positions are
available from Fall 2007 and complete application packages should be submitted
by November 30, 2006. Applications received past this date will be considered
until the positions are filled.
Entry level and advanced level candidates should initiate their application by
going to our website at:
http://www.physics.gatech.edu/
and clicking on the Faculty Search Icon. Detailed instructions will be found
there. (Alternative tel. contact: 404-894-5200.) The Georgia Institute of
Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action
/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
Georgia Institute of Technology
School of Physics
837 State Street
Atlanta, GA 30332-0430
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8. Early Universe Cosmology Postdoc Search, The University of Chicago
From: WIPHYS October 5, 2006
Contingent on funding, we seek candidates with a recent Ph.D. in physics,
astrophysics, or related fields to pursue theoretical research in early Universe
cosmology. Faculty members working in early Universe cosmology are Josh
Frieman, Wayne Hu, Rocky Kolb and Michael Turner. Current research activities
include dark energy and its phenomenological probes; dark matter; CMB;
inflation; cosmological applications of strings, branes and extra dimensions.
Our group has strong ties to the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics at
Chicago and the Fermilab Astrophysics Group.
A Curriculum Vitae, a statement of research interests, and three letters of
recommendation should be sent to
Early Universe Cosmology Postdoc Search
Attn: Ms. Stacy Cummings
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
The University of Chicago
5640 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637-1433
Applications received before December 1, 2006 will receive full consideration
for positions that will begin in the Fall of 2007. The University of Chicago is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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9. Tenure-Track Position, Astron or Astrophys, Western Washington U.
From: WIPHYS September 22, 2006
The Physics and Astronomy Department of Western Washington University invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in astronomy or
astrophysics starting September 2007. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in
astronomy, astrophysics or physics. Candidates should be actively engaged in
research in observational astronomy with a strong publication record, should
have experience teaching and be qualified and eager to teach upper and lower
division physics courses.
Post-doctoral experience is desired. A successful applicant will be expected to
pursue an on-campus research program that will involve undergraduate students
and provide projects for physics majors. She or he will also be expected to
write grant proposals to gain outside support. Applicants should submit (1) a
detailed cover letter describing their background and why they would be a good
match for our position, (2) Statement of research interests, (3) Statement of
teaching philosophy, and (4) a full CV including the names, addresses, e-mail
addresses and phone numbers of three professional references (Do not send
recommendation letters; they will be requested only for semifinalists.)
To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by
December 1st, 2006. All application materials and inquiries should be addressed
to: Dr. Jim Stewart, Search Committee Chair, Physics and Astronomy Department,
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9164. (e-mail:
jstewartphysics.wwu.edu) The Department's Web site is at
http://www.physics.wwu.edu
WWU is an AA/EOE employer.
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10. Faculty Position, Theo. Astrophy/Cosmology/Astroparticle Phys, Brown U.
From: WIPHYS September 22, 2006
The Department of Physics at Brown University invites applications for an
Assistant Professor position in Theoretical Astrophysics/Cosmology/Astroparticle
Physics starting in the academic year 2007. We are looking for candidates with
both demonstrated accomplishments in research and teaching, and promise for
future achievements. Applicants who would benefit from interacting with existing
experimental and theoretical efforts in astrophysics/cosmology/astroparticle
physics are encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and
minorities. Each application should include a curriculum vita and a statement of
research and teaching plans. Arrangements should be made to have three letters
of recommendation sent. Applications and letters of recommendation should be
directed to: Chair TACAP Search Committee, Department of Physics, Box 1843,
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912. Applications received before
December 15, 2006 will receive full consideration.
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11. Tenure Track Position in Mathematical Physics, Creighton U.
From: WIPHYS September 27, 2006
The Creighton University College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for
the Clare Boothe Luce Professorship which is designed to increase the
representation of women in the sciences and engineering. The position is
restricted to candidates who meet the requirements set down by the Henry Luce
Foundation.
The position is for a tenure-track assistant professor in differential geometry,
mathematical physics, relativity, or related area. Candidates must have a Ph.D.
prior to chair appointment and a research record commensurate with the
expectations of a chair position at this rank.
Creighton University is a Jesuit, Catholic institution that encourages
applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can
contribute to its distinctive educational traditions.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of research
program and goals, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of
recommendation independent of the applicant to Luce Search Committee Chair,
Department of Mathematics, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178-2090. Review of
completed dossiers will begin November 1, 2006 and will continue until a
suitable candidate is selected.
Creighton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women
and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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12. Assistant Professor in Physics, U. of North Carolina at Asheville
From: WIPHYS September 27, 2006
The Department of Physics at the University of North Carolina at Asheville
(UNCA), North Carolina’s public liberal arts university, invites applications
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2007. The ideal
applicant will hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy by August 2007, with a
background in experimental physics, observational astronomy, or physics
education research. The candidate will be expected to participate in teaching
innovative courses for the general student. Strong preference will be given to
applicants with a demonstrated commitment to coordinate their professional
activities with K-12 outreach and the preparation of science teachers.
Asheville is a culturally vibrant city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
western North Carolina. UNCA takes pride in offering a quality education to its
select 3000 undergraduates, and is a national leader in promoting undergraduate
research. Class size is small, and a distinguished faculty enthusiastically
supports the liberal arts model of combining teaching with scholarship.
Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae; names and addresses of
three people writing letters of recommendation; a statement addressing the
candidate’s research plan at an undergraduate liberal arts institution; plus a
statement concerning the candidate’s philosophy of undergraduate teaching and
learning. Applications and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr.
Randy Booker, Chair, Department of Physics, UNC Asheville, CPO#2430, One
University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804. Applications should be received before
January 15, 2007 to ensure full consideration. The University of North Carolina
at Asheville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women,
minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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13. Tenure-Track Position, Gravitational Wave Physics/Cosmology, Syracuse U.
From: WIPHYS September 29, 2006
As part of a significant growth in this area, building on our established
strengths in gravitational wave physics and theoretical cosmology, we invite
applications for assistant professorships in experimental or observational
cosmology, in theoretical gravity/cosmology, and in experimental gravitational
wave physics. Candidates for the gravitational wave positions may be specialists
in data analysis or in hardware development. Strong applicants from all areas of
observational and theoretical cosmology will be considered, particularly those
with connections to ongoing efforts in the department. The gravitational wave
effort at Syracuse is headed by Prof. Peter Saulson, Spokesperson for the LIGO
Scientific Collaboration. The theoretical cosmology group consists of Professors
Mark Trodden, Cristian Armendariz-Picon, and Kaustubh Agashe. Successful
candidates will join an energetic and growing group focused on multi-messenger
cosmology.
Applicants are requested to send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae,
and statements of research and teaching interests as attachments in an e-mail to
facultysearchphysics.syr.edu. Alternatively, materials can be mailed to: Faculty
Search Committee, Department of Physics, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY
13244-1130 USA. Please be sure to label your application as "Cosmology" or
"Condensed Matter." Applicants are also asked to arrange for three or more
letters of reference to be sent to the same address.
All applicants should have a substantial record of research accomplishments and
a strong interest and ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2006, and
will continue until the positions are filled. Syracuse University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of minority groups and
women are especially encouraged to apply.
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14. Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Physics Department, U. of Michigan
From: WIPHYS October 2, 2006
The Physics Department at the University of Michigan anticipates that a tenure
track faculty position will be available with a September 2007 starting date.
The position is a tenure track Assistant Professorship with a university year
appointment. We are considering applications in all areas of physics
represented in the department: High Energy Physics, Condensed Matter Physics,
Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics (AMO), Cosmology, Astrophysics, Biophysics,
and Theoretical Physics. We are particularly interested in applicants working
in the areas of Astrophysics, Cosmology, Condensed Matter, or AMO. We will be
considering both experimentalists and theorists for this position. Information
about our research areas can be found at
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/physics/
Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in physics. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to
establish an independent research program and to contribute effectively to the
Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. Applicants should
submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of present and future research
plans, a statement of teaching experience and interests, and the names of at
least three persons who can provide letters of recommendation. Applications in
PDF format can be e-mailed to physics.searchumich.edu or can
be mailed to:
Professor Myron Campbell, Chair
Department of Physics
450 Church Street
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1040
For full consideration applications should be received between September 1, 2006
and November 1, 2006.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer.
The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.
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15. Tenured Physics Faculty Position, Fairfield University
From: WIPHYS October 3, 2006
The Department of Physics at Fairfield University invites applications for a
full-time, tenured faculty position, beginning Fall 2007, at the rank of
Associate Professor or Professor, with rank depending on qualifications and
experience. The candidate must demonstrate the drive, experience, desire, and
vision to become Department Chair in the immediate or near future.
We seek physicists with wide-ranging interests in a number of areas of today’s
modern physics spectrum. A new colleague will share responsibility for teaching
introductory General Physics, upper division courses for majors, and core
courses for non-science majors. Applications from all pure and applied research
fields will be considered, with preference for condensed matter or materials
science, astrophysics, biophysics, quantum optics, nano-scale science, imaging
science, or computational physics.
A candidate for tenured faculty is expected to demonstrate a proven and
extensive track record as an effective teacher in all areas at the undergraduate
level, and to demonstrate a record of successful and leading edge research
programs involving undergraduate students, with supporting grants. Evidence of
academic and collegial leadership as qualifications for becoming Chair are
essential.
Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Physics or a very closely allied
discipline, teaching experience, and a commitment to liberal arts undergraduate
education and research in the tradition of a comprehensive Jesuit university,
with an active and pluralistic faculty and student body. Successful candidates
will teach up to three courses/labs per semester, demonstrate a commitment to a
forward-looking and accomplished research agenda, enjoy mentoring students, and
engage in departmental, university, and professional service. Potentials for
student involvement in interdisciplinary collaborative research are pluses, as
are experience with distance and Web-based learning and effective use of
computation in teaching.
For positions at the Associate Professor or Professor levels, including possible
candidates for Department Chair, appropriate demonstrations of professional
achievement are essential, including track records of research, superb teaching,
innovative approach to teaching, and leadership. Salary, benefits, and faculty
development resources at Fairfield University are highly competitive. The
Physics Department is in a building mode.
Fairfield University, a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university, is located
in the shoreline town of Fairfield in southwestern Connecticut, close to many
collaborative academic and cultural institutions, with New York City about 1
hour away, New Haven, CT about 30 minutes away, Brookhaven Lab about 1.5 hours
away, and the Boston and Philadelphia areas about 2.5 hours away.
For full consideration, please send (1) a letter of application including a
statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, (2) curriculum vitae,
(3) one set of recent teaching evaluations, (4) three confidential letters of
reference to: Professor David R. Winn, Chair, Department of Physics, Fairfield
University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195. Review of
applications will begin on December 1, 2006.
Fairfield University is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and
members of historically under-represented groups are especially encouraged to
apply.
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16. Virginia Tech Faculty Position in Astrophysics/Cosmology
From: WIPHYS October 3, 2006
The Department of Physics at Virginia Tech anticipates a tenure-track opening in
observational or theoretical astrophysics/cosmology to start in the fall of
2007. We seek to strengthen and complement our related research efforts at
Virginia Tech which include a search at low frequencies for sources of
radio-transients (e.g., gamma-ray bursts, primordial black holes),
optical/near-infrared recombination-line observations of the warm ionized
interstellar medium, measurements of the solar neutrino spectrum and neutrino
oscillation experiments, particle phenomenology and fundamental studies in
quantum field theory and quantum gravity. Appointments at the level of
Assistant Professor are strongly preferred but exceptional candidates at more
senior levels will be considered. Further information can be found at
http://www.phys.vt.edu
and questions regarding the position can be directed to Prof. John H. Simonetti,
Chair, Astrophysics Search, Physics Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
24061-0435, (540) 231-8740, email: jhsvt.edu.
Applications must be submitted online at
https://jobs.vt.edu/
(search posting #061109). The application package should include a cover letter,
resume, and a statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for (at
least) three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to the Search
Chair. Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2007, and continue until
the position is filled. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and the recipient
of an NSF Advance grant which opens up a wide range of networking and
development opportunities to women in science and engineering
(http://www.advance.vt.edu)
The physics department offers a supportive environment, including a mentoring
program, to its junior faculty. Individuals with disabilities desiring
accommodations in the application process should notify Kim Dix, Physics
Department, (540) 231-7566, or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.
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17. Faculty Positions in Physics, James Madison University
From: WIPHYS October 5, 2006
The James Madison University Physics Department invites applications for three
tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning
August 2007. The department has 16 full-time faculty members and about 90
students in our multi-track baccalaureate program. In May 2005, the department
moved into a new Physics and Chemistry building. In excess of $2.7M has been
spent equipping the department in this modern facility. Additional information
is available online about JMU at
www.jmu.edu
and about the department at
http://csma31.csm.jmu.edu/physics/
The successful candidates will teach at all levels of the physics curriculum,
including courses for non-science majors, and be expected to carry out
externally fundable research with undergraduates. Applications will be accepted
from all fields of physics and astronomy. Departmental research interests
include soft condensed matter, materials science, computational physics,
nuclear/particle physics and astronomy. Postdoctoral experience is highly
desirable. A demonstrated record of teaching physics and physical sciences to
majors or non-majors is required. An earned Ph.D. is required by August 2007.
Applications are submitted via the web. For details on applying for this
position, visit
Http://csma31.csm.jmu.edu/physics/html/faculty_search
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2006. Applications will be
received until the positions are filled. JMU is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
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18. Asst Professor, Physics Department, Bryn Mawr College
From: WIPHYS October 5, 2006
The Bryn Mawr College Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track
position at the rank of Assistant Professor, which will begin September 2007.
We seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in physics, preferably a theorist, who will
thrive in a challenging atmosphere that combines teaching in courses, seminars
and laboratories at all levels with independently defined research in
collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students. At present, the
department has experimental programs in chemical physics and atomic and
molecular physics.
Collaborative projects involve members of the department and colleagues in other
departments and 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. Please see
http://www.brynmawr.edu/physics
for more detailed information about the institution and the department. By
December 1, 2006 please submit a letter of application including a CV, a
statement of teaching interests, 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 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899.
We will not accept applications or letters of recommendations by email.
Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College is a highly selective
liberal arts college for women who share an intense intellectual commitment, a
self-directed and purposeful vision of their lives, and a desire to make
meaningful contributions to the world. Bryn Mawr comprises an undergraduate
college with 1,200 students, as well as coeducational graduate schools in some
humanities, sciences, and social work. The College supports faculty excellence
in both teaching and research, and participates in consortial programs with the
University of Pennsylvania, and Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges.
Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minority
candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.
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