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Faculty Position(s) are available in:
Experimental High Energy Physics, Nano and Quantum Science and Technology

Postdoctoral Position(s) are available in:
Theoretical High Energy/Nuclear Physics, Theoretical Condensed Matter and Mathematical Physics, Medium Energy Experimental Physics, Experimental High Energy Physics, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (2), and Materials Physics

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Experimental High Energy Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental high energy physics. Under the terms of an agreement with the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois (Fermilab) this position will carry teaching release time to enable the successful candidate to develop a strong research presence on new experiments that are planned for the intensity frontier. The appointment will begin August 25, 2010. Applicants must hold a doctorate in physics and be committed to student instruction at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Prior experience in experimental particle physics is required. The University of Virginia experimental high energy group has a strong participation in the Mu2e and NOVA experiments at Fermilab. Candidates with interests in those experiments will receive special attention.

To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, cover letter, a curriculum vitae that includes your publication record, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interest; both statements must be one page minimum or two pages maximum, through jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu). The job posting for this position can be located under posting number 0604396.

Candidates are required to have four letters of reference sent directly to phys-hep-exp-pos@Virginia.EDU
or
Experimental HEP Search
Department of Physics
University of Virginia
McCormick Road
P.O. Box 400714
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4714

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to:
Tammie Shifflett
tms4t@Virginia.EDU
434-924-6565

Applications received on or before December 31, 2009 will be given priority consideration; however, the position remains open until filled. For information on our department, please visit our website at http://www.physics.virginia.edu.

Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly committed to building diversity within its community.
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Senior Faculty Position in Nano and Quantum Science and Technology

The University of Virgina invites applications for a senior faculty position in nano and quantum science and technology. This would be a joint appointment in the NANOQuEST Institute and the Department of Physics.

Candidates are expected to hold a Doctoral degree, or equivalent, to have demonstrated leadership in defining and performing at the forefront of research internationally, to have shown a dedication to excellence in teaching and to be an accomplished visionary, who is committed to the academic enterprise. The Departments of Physics and Materials Science and Engineering are looking for an experimentalist in the area of quantum effects in solids with an emphasis on a spectrum of experience from fundamental understanding through materials processing and novel devices. The successful candidate is expected to stimulate and show a high impact research vision for groups of leading researchers.

Wilsdorf Hall (a 100,000 sq. ft. research building) is a state of the art facility primarily devoted to nanoscale research. The University plans to add several more research buildings in the near future to be available for high impact research.

Interested candidates should send a full resume, publication record, statement of research plans and research vision with a summary of their research career to date including evidence of prior leadership achievements to:

Professor Robert H. Kretsinger
Department of Biology
University of Virginia
McCormick Road
P.O. Box 400328
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4328

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical High Energy/Nuclear Physics

The University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral position in High Energy/Nuclear theory available beginning in September 2010. The group’s interests include (but are not restricted to) lattice QCD.

A Curriculum Vitae, a brief statement of research interests, a list of publications and three letters of recommendation should be sent to cd4np@Virginia.EDU (preferable), or to

Prof. Chris Dawson
Department of Physics
University of Virginia
382 McCormick Road
P.O. Box 400714
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4714

Applications and letters should be received before January 1, 2010 to guarantee full consideration.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Condensed Matter and Mathematical Physics

The University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical condensed matter and mathematical physics available immediately with Prof. Israel Klich. Main focus areas will be many body entanglement, Casimir physics and topological phases. The position is available for one year initially, and is renewable upon mutual agreement. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and experience and two reference names to klich@virginia.edu. The position is available until filled.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Intermediate Energy Nuclear Physics

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the field of experimental intermediate nuclear physics at the University of Virginia to begin in Fall 2009. Our group is playing a leading role in studies of few-body photodisintegration and Compton scattering at the High Intensity Gamma Source (HIGS) located on the campus of Duke University as well as in studies of threshold pion production and few-body electro-disintegration at JLAB. Our group currently consists of two faculty members, two research scientists, one research associate, and three graduate students. The successful candidate will be located at the HIGS facility and be expected to take a leading role in the installation, commissioning, and use of the hydrogen/deuterium polarized target currently under construction at UVa. He/she will also have the opportunity to participate in our JLAB experiments and will be encouraged to develop his/her own new ideas for experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise both graduate and undergraduate students. The appointment will be initially for one year and is renewable based upon mutual agreement and continued funding. Applicants should have a PhD in experimental nuclear or particle physics. Experience with polarized targets or cryogenics would be an asset. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:

Prof. Blaine Norum
Department of Physics
University of Virginia
382 McCormick Road
P.O. Box 400714
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4714

Electronic submissions of applications and letters of reference may be sent to: ben@Virginia.EDU

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Research Associate Position Experimental Particle Physics

The Experimental Particle Physics group at the University of Virginia has an immediate opening for a research associate to participate on the NOVA and Mu2e experiments at Fermilab. The Virginia group has major responsibilities for the construction of the near and far NOVA neutrino detectors, where we are leading the fabrication effort of the Power Distribution System and the Detector Controls and Monitoring System. We are also playing a leading role on Mu2e, a flagship experiment for the future Fermilab high-intensity physics program that will search for new physics with unprecedented sensitivity through charged lepton flavor violation. The successful applicant will be resident in Charlottesville and is expected to take a leadership role in the fabrication of the NOVA detector, and to participate in the Mu2e R&D program. Applicants must have a PhD in experimental particle or nuclear physics. The position is immediately available and will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a description of their research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

E. Craig Dukes
Department of Physics
University of Virginia
382 McCormick Road
P.O. Box 400714
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4714

or via e-mail to craigdukes@Virginia.EDU

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

The department of Physics at the University of Virginia is advertising for a postdoctoral position in scattering studies and simulations of amorphous alloys. The position is available now and should be filled by the end of the year 2008.

Applicants must have a PhD in either Physics or Materials Science and be experienced with neutron and/or X-ray scattering techniques performed at national facilities. The successful candidate will be involved in the study of metallic glasses using both computation and experimental techniques to probe structure and dynamics.

Applications for both positions should include a statement of intent, a resume, and two reference names and be sent to Despina Louca via email at louca@Virginia.EDU.

Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly committed to building diversity within its community.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Materials Physics

A research associate is sought to work on the synthesis and analysis of amorphous and nanostructured metals with soft magnetic properties. Interested applicants should have a PhD in Materials Science or Physics. Demonstrated experience in the synthesis of structural amorphous metals and materials characterization using x-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, VSM, MPMS facilities are required. Strong interests in the atomistic and thermodynamical approaches to phase stability and materials properties are also preferred.

Please send application with curriculum vitae (include a detailed description of laboratory experience and skills) and names of three references to Professor Joseph Poon at sjp9x@Virginia.EDU.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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