Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in Functional Nanomaterials

University of South Carolina

College of Arts & Sciences

Department of Physics & Astronomy

The University of South Carolina invites applications in the field of experimental nanoscience or condensed matter for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy to begin August 16, 2009. Recently-installed shared equipment for nanofabrication and characterization includes a clean room with optical and electron beam lithography, a 6-target co-sputter deposition system with a separate ion beam etch chamber, a Quantum Design PPMS with VSM capability, a RIE system, a variety of ultra-low temperature cryostats, a vacuum evaporator, an ultrafast laser system, and two AFM systems. Candidates with backgrounds in magnetic materials, spintronics, or functionalized surfaces for nanomaterials are especially encouraged to apply, but we also seek top candidates with cross-disciplinary expertise in a variety of fields including nanomechanics and nanobiophysics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous externally-funded experimental research program that builds strong collaborations with our ongoing efforts in nanomagnetism, nanoelectronics, superconductivity, and biomaterials while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in education.

Candidates are requested to submit in confidence a curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of research interests and accomplishments, a research and teaching plan, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation to: Professor Richard A. Webb, Chair of the Condensed Matter Search Committee, USC Physics and Astronomy, 712 Main St., Columbia, SC 29208. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Webb at rawebb@physics.sc.edu. For full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2008. Further information is available at http://nano.sc.edu and http://www.physics.sc.edu.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.